Trade bodies join forces to ‘eliminate’ offshore helicopter deaths
Two global industry bodies have joined forces in a bid to “eliminate fatalities” from offshore oil industry helicopter transport.
Health, Safety & Environment
Occupational hygiene is the key to health and wellbeing of workforce
Occupational hygiene is one of the lesser-known areas of occupational health, which is often mistakenly thought of as having a purely medical focus.
3T Energy sells insulation business to Belgian firm
Technology and training organisation 3T Energy Group has sold off the energy insulation side of its business to concentrate on developing new training technologies.
Copter ‘crack’ response a good example of systems working well, industry chiefs say
The rapid response to a crack found in a North Sea helicopter last week was a “very good example” of the inspection system working well, industry chiefs said.
Helicopter safety under the spotlight at Aberdeen event
Offshore helicopter safety will be under the spotlight at an event in Aberdeen next week.
Piper Alpha survivor takes lead at Step Change in Safety
A man who has worked tirelessly to improve working conditions in the North Sea after almost perishing on Piper Alpha has been appointed to lead Step Change in Safety.
Piper Alpha trauma specialist joins firm
Piper Alpha trauma expert David Alexander has officially joined the support team of a north-east firm offering a range of specialist training services.
Dropped objects prevention efforts blocked by ‘unseen costs’
Dropsafe, a global provider of dropped objects prevention technology for the energy and resources markets, has found that businesses in Power Generation may be exposing themselves to significant unseen long-term costs in their procurement of health and safety equipment.
Seadrill pulled up over blaze on rig
A faulty extension cord and fume cabinet led to a fire breaking out on a drilling rig offshore Norway in November.
Diving into the future
Any business relies on its assets. Whether these are people, machinery, or even data, it is vital for the sustainable growth of any company that these are nurtured, protected and cared for.
STEM In The Pipeline: A voice from the other end of the tunnel speaks
Imagining a future career can be a tall order for many young people. It’s hard to see yourself as an adult, all grown up, carrying out complex tasks.
Engaging with and investing in the next generation of talent, ASCO’s new scheme
A group of talented young people are helping ensure business success for one of the North Sea’s leading firms.
Fears of understaffing at Scottish coastguard bases
Fears have been raised that cutbacks to the coastguard are putting “lives in danger” after new figures showed that almost 100 shifts were understaffed in 2018.
Leicester crash copter lost control after pedals ‘disconnected from rotor’
The helicopter involved in a crash which killed the owner of Leicester City lost control after the pilot's pedals became disconnected from the tail rotor, investigators said.
Norway to investigate blaze on West Phoenix rig
Norway's offshore safety body is investigating a fire which broke out on the West Phoenix drilling rig on Monday.
Dana taking steps to rectify Triton FPSO safety issues
Dana Petroleum said today that it is rectifying an issue flagged by health and safety watchdogs on the Triton FPSO.
Iqarus: Understanding the economic impact of a diabetes diagnosis
Around 3.7 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes, a figure that has more than doubled in the last 20 years. That’s not accounting for the additional estimate of almost one million people believed to be unknowingly living with the condition because they have not yet been diagnosed.
‘No complacency’ over reduced reportable offshore incidents
We recently published our Health and Safety Report 2018. Our annual report reflects on safety performance in the last year and looks at a range of issues affecting industry.
Iqarus: No shame in taking time off with flu
The last flu season to grip the UK was the worst in seven years. With its grim effects so fresh in the public consciousness and the 2018-19 flu season fast approaching, now is the time for businesses to recognise the potential commercial consequences to being ill-prepared.
Dropped pipe risked lives on Jotun B platform, PSA says
A dropped pipe on a Norwegian oil platform could have killed two or more workers earlier this year, an offshore safety body has said.
Falck appoints new UK managing director
A training, management and competency organisation has appointed a new UK managing director to lead the business as it continues to grow its service offering.
Fatigue – the silent killer
Fatigue is more than just tiredness. In the workplace it is a potential hazard – one that employers should proactively strive to manage. The first step to tackling this growing issue is understanding exactly what it is.
Drager celebrates £3m in North Sea contracts
A marine and offshore safety equipment supplier has won contracts worth more than £3million after it started offering new products and training services to North Sea clients.
EASA orders checks on AW189 copter stabilisers after two ‘failures’
Checks have been ordered on AW189s after two "in-service failures" were reported on bolts used to install stabilisers on the helicopters' rear tails.
North Atlantic Drilling slapped with safety notice for West Phoenix rig
Norway's offshore safety body said today it had flagged up 'serious regulatory breaches' on a rig owned by a subsidiary of Seadrill.