Hess adopted The Hess Rules for its E&P operations in 2011. They are ten mandatory safety requirements to protect employees and contractors from harm and focused on activities most frequently associated with injuries, fatalities and catastrophic events. Since their original introduction, The Hess Rules have become instilled in our daily business worldwide, and they support Hess’ safety practices and culture. The Hess Rules are about putting people first, acting with integrity, performing to a high standard and acting responsibly. Each of us is responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors and the communities where we operate.