_RP_40-1998.pdf

Recommended Practices forCore Analysis RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 40SECOND EDITION,FEBRUARY 1998 API ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH AND SAFETY MISSIONAND GUIDING PRINCIPLES The members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economicallydeveloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consum-ers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public,the government,and others todevelop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protectingthe health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,APImembers pledge to manage our businesses according to the following principles usingsound science to prioritize risks and to implement cost-effective management practices:G To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.G To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employeesand the public.G To make safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and our development of new products and processes.G To advise promptly,appropriate officials,employees,customers and the public ofinformation on significant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards,and to recommend protective measures.G To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.G To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve thoseresources by using energy efficiently.G To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.G To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.G To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazard-ous substances from our operations.G To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulationsand standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.G To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materi-als,petroleum products and wastes.Recommended Practices forCore Analysis Exploration and Production Department RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 40SECOND EDITION,FEBRUARY 1998 SPECIAL NOTES API publications necessarily address problems of a general nature.With respect to partic-ular circumstances,local,state,and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed.API is not undertaking to meet the duties of employers,manufacturers,or suppliers towarn and properly train and equip their employees,and others exposed,concerning healthand safety risks and precautions,nor undertaking their obligations under local,state,or fed-eral laws.Information concerning safety and health risks and proper precautions with respect to par-ticular materials and conditions should be obtained from the employer,the manufacturer orsupplier of that material,or the material safety data sheet.Nothing contained in any API publication is to be construed as granting any right,byimplication or otherwise,for the manufacture,sale,or use of any method,apparatus,or prod-uct covered by letters patent.Neither should anything contained in the publication be con-strued as insuring anyone against liability for infringement of letters patent.Generally,API standards are reviewed and revised,reaffirmed,or withdrawn at least everyfive years.Sometimes a one-time extension of up to two years will be added to this reviewcycle.This publication will no longer be in effect five years after its publication date as anoperative API standard or,where an extension has been granted,upon republication.Statusof the publication can be ascertained from the API Authoring Department telephone(202)682-8000.A catalog of API publications and materials is published annually and updatedquarterly by API,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.This document was produced under API standardization procedures that ensure appropri-ate notification and participation in the developmental process and is designated as an APIstandard.Questions concerning the interpretation of the content of this standard or com-ments and questions concerning the procedures under which this standard was developedshould be directed in writing to the director of the Authoring Department(shown on the titlepage of this document),American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.Requests for permission to reproduce or translate all or any part of the materialpublished herein should also be addressed to the director.API standards are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven,sound engineer-ing and operating practices.These standards are not intended t