Union sounds warning over new helicopter regulations
A leading trade union official last night said that offshore workers have expressed concerns about the potential impact of new regulations.
Health, Safety & Environment
Offshore industry body sounds safety warning over helicopter crackdown
Exclusive: Oil industry chiefs have voiced fears that new helicopter rules will jeopardise the safety of thousands of offshore workers.
HSE boss Susan Mackenzie maps out rigorous new strategy for UK offshore safety
The North Sea has come a long way in health and safety terms since Piper Alpha. But as the province ages, so the going gets tougher for everyone, including the Health and Safety Executive, which is about to launch a new offshore strategy.
Nimrod inquiry leader to give offshore safety awards speech
One of the UK's leading safety experts is to give the keynote speech at this year's UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards in Aberdeen.
Obesity Offshore: Industry’s biggest problem?
On February 20 the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) set out a number of requirements for the UK helicopter firms operating offshore travel for the energy industry, to increase flight safety.
Finalists revealed for offshore safety awards
The finalists have been unveiled for the 2014 UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards.
Copter safety measures “realistic”, claims Aviation MP
A UK Government minister has played down concerns about new helicopter safety rules which will require 28,000 offshore workers to be retrained.
Terror for passengers as rig helicopter ‘dropped like a stone’
Exclusive: Passengers on a stricken helicopter have described how they feared for their lives as it “dropped like a stone” following the failure of one of its engines.
Doctors get first taste of offshore life
The offshore environment is widely recognised as a dangerous workplace, and the exact number and types of related health hazards can be hard to comprehend – but not for the industry's medical specialists.
DNV GL secures verification deal with Apache
Technical specialists DNV GL are to provide verification services for North Sea operator Apache after landing a three-year deal to support their operations.
New cyber attacks warning for energy industry
The energy sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hacking because of the widespread adoption of internet-based control systems, a risk specialist has warned.
Five-year wait for Super Puma inquiry ‘was unacceptable’, admits minister
A UK Government minister has admitted it was “unacceptable” for the families of 16 men who died in a North Sea helicopter crash to have to wait five years for a fatal accident inquiry.
Opito safety conference to focus on leadership roles
This year's annual Opito Safety and Competence Conference will focus on the influence of leadership and management on safety behaviours in the energy industry.
GAC appoints new QHSSE auditor for Aberdeen
Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC has appointed Sarah Garden as QHSSE coordinator at its Aberdeen base.
Tripple audit win for Altaaqa
Emerging markets-focused electricity provider Altaaqa Global has secured three quality and safety certifications for its rental power division.
Bond boss pledges safety improvements
The boss of Bond Offshore Helicopters said yesterday he was “very sorry” about the tragedy and pledged to continue to strive for further safety improvements.
Super Puma FAI: Fatal 2009 crash could have been avoided, inquiry finds
An inquiry into a North Sea helicopter crash that killed 16 men has found that the crash could have been avoided.
New safety initiative targets offshore workforce
A new initiative aimed at getting offshore workers more involved in oil and gas safety has launched in Aberdeen.
Why do oil trains keep exploding?
Watch our video looking at why the issue of oil transportation remains a hot topic in the USA.
Production resumes at Taqa North Sea rig week after worker’s fatal fall
Production has started on a North Sea oil rig shut down after a worker died following a fall into the water from the platform last week.
Corporate health strategy requires achievable goals
Having a vision is essential to good, effective and profitable business practice. It is a clear statement of goals and objectives set within an agreed timeframe.
Mental health – a poor relation
In the body of mental health statistics, two facts speak for themselves; one in four people will suffer from clinically significant mental health problems and 40% of sickness absence from work is attributable to poor mental health.
Fear and complacency leading to oil industry safety failings, warns conference
Complacency and competency issues are among the key factors stopping the oil and gas industry from making a step change in safety, a panel of sector representatives has concluded.
Maersk Training launches two new heli courses
Maersk Training has just launched two new offshore emergency courses: the Opito Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training and the Opito 6-Day Combined Helideck and Team Member Training.
PSS launches engineering consultancy
Aberdeen-based safety systems design specialist Process Safety Solutions has launched an engineering consultancy division.