HSE: 85kg dropped object on Valaris rig could have been fatal
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reprimanded Valaris after an 85kg object was dropped on one the company’s rigs that could have resulted in a fatality.
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Leading North Sea safety advocate embarks on new consulting journey
Leading North Sea offshore workplace safety advocate Steve Rae has announced the next phase of his career after finishing his role at Step Change in Safety.
BP field at centre of 6 tonne North Sea gas leak, the largest since 2020
Light has been shed on a major unplanned gas release that occurred on a BP (LON: BP) North Sea field earlier this year.
Neptune Energy urges Westminster to ease gas quality rules to help consumers
Neptune Energy has called on the UK Government to support regulatory changes to the country’s gas entry specifications.
Eni told to improve after 200 safety deferrals uncovered on UK field at centre of oil spill
Italian oil giant Eni is in hot water after it was found to have delayed dozens of maintenance jobs on an offshore complex near to a recent oil spill.
Smoke from decommissioned Ninian Northern oil platform ‘not hazardous’
Waste specialist Veolia has dismissed any suggestion that the smoke seen billowing from the decommissioned Ninian Northern platform in Shetland could have been toxic.
The future of health and safety in the energy transition
There is no doubt that the UK’s energy market is changing rapidly. In 2020, renewable energy accounted for 43% of the UK’s electricity generation. For the first time, clean power generated more electricity than fossil fuels.
Watchdog’s deep concern at weakening of barriers to prevent deadly leaks
A top offshore safety watchdog has “deep concern” that barriers to prevent potentially deadly hydrocarbon releases (HCRs) from North Sea platforms have been “degraded” amid the pandemic.
Updated: Watchdog criticises Harbour Energy over Armada platform condition
Safety watchdogs have criticised Harbour Energy over the condition of caissons on the Armada platform in the UK North Sea.
‘We faced a common enemy’: Oil industry leaders reflect on HSE trials of 2020
Industry leaders reflected on a year spent “facing a common enemy” during the closing session of the Oil and Gas UK HSE conference.
Investigation launched into elevator incident on North Sea platform
An investigation has been launched after water entered a North Sea platform’s elevator shaft while crew members were conducting an inspection.
New report shows 25% increase in North Sea hydrocarbon releases
The number of hydrocarbon releases and non-compliance issues increased in the UK offshore oil industry last year, according to new statistics from the country's workplace safety watchdog.
UK North Sea seeks asymptomatic testing to help get thousands of people back to work
Asymptomatic testing will be the key “ask from government” to help get thousands of people back to work in the North Sea, according to an industry boss.
BP put workers ‘in harm’s way’ during ETAP fire
BP put workers "in harm’s way" during a fire on the ETAP installation, being left without water pumps to extinguish it, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned.
How we respond in a crisis defines us
None of us have been in a situation remotely like this before. The rules and the facts are changing daily and it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with developments.
HSE will participate in PIM’s third annual integrity management event
PIM is ringing the changes with its annual integrity management event this year with the addition of external speakers.
EnQuest sends work party to assess stricken North Sea platform
EnQuest has announced it recently sent a work party to assess the next steps for its stricken Thistle Alpha platform in the North Sea.
New Aberdeen conference to spotlight North Sea health and safety
A new conference has been announced which will focus on the most pressing health and safety issues in the North Sea.
New guidelines to give North Sea safety reps purpose and direction
New guidelines were unveiled yesterday to reinvigorate and protect the critical role of offshore elected safety representatives (ESRs).
Updated: HSE stats reveal 235 dangerous occurrences in UK North Sea last year
New figures published by the UK’s safety regulator have revealed there were 235 dangerous occurrences in the North Sea last year.
HSE to address ‘knowledge gaps’ on effects of North Sea rotas
The North Sea safety regulator has highlighted a “pressing need” to address research gaps into the effects of prolonged offshore shift patterns.
Hypothermia, falls and electrocution – figures lay bare Scotland’s windfarm injuries
Hypothermia, falls from height and electrocution are among the injuries caused to Scotland’s windfarm workers over the last five years, according to new figures.
UK’s safety regulator appoints new chief executive
The UK's safety regulator has announced the appointment of a new CEO.
Total hit with safety notice over worker rota changes
The UK's safety watchdog has served notice to energy giant Total over “failures” to assess risks around rota changes at the Shetland Gas Plant.
Shell hit with prohibition notice on Brent Charlie
Shell was hit with a prohibition notice earlier this year over safety concerns on the Brent Charlie platform.