ENVS 363 - HS & E for Petroleum Operations

Course Description:
This course will develop skill sets in the areas of Canadian oil and gas development and associated Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) regulatory compliance scenarios. There will be an in-depth review of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and topics applicable to the petroleum industry. The student will be able to identify, assess, and control hazards common to the oil and gas industry. The course also investigates the role of hydrocarbons in society and the possible future of renewable and non-renewable fuels. The course reviews the energy asset life cycles and the requirements of each key player in each phase of the life cycle (exploration, drilling, development, remediation, and reclamation). The course will also review: current regulations, environmental compliance processes impacts associated with each stage, and potential mitigation methods to reduce and /or minimize the impacts.

3 Credits

Equivalent(s):
ENVS 353