OGUK puts out call for safety awards entries
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has sounded the call for nominations as it prepares to celebrate the champions of North Sea safety.
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Aberdeen to stage revamped offshore safety showcase next week
Eighteen finalists will go head-to-head at a revamped event showcasing the champions of oil industry safety in Aberdeen next week.
Offshore Safety Awards postponed following helicopter crash
The Offshore Safety Awards ceremony has been postponed following the North Sea helicopter crash which claimed 13 lives.
Video: North Sea pilots face oil platform “black hole” effect when landing
Pilots are flying into a "black hole" when landing on North Sea platforms at night.
Sumburgh Crash: ‘We all own this’, says Step Change in Safety leader
The leader of the Step Change in Safety group said the lessons from the Sumburgh crash were not just the North Sea’s to learn.
Les Linklater: Dear Mr Anonymous……
The past month has been an interesting one.
Les Linklater: Four by four
It’s hard to believe that four years ago, I stepped into the role here at Step Change in Safety. Like my New Year’s resolutions, my hopes and the reality didn’t always align. Since day one, there have been many successes and Step Change’s strategic priorities have evolved. But, sadly, there have been tragic and stark reminders of just how much is still to be done.
Linklater: Safety “must always come first” as weather batters North Sea
The head of industry body Step Change in Safety urged offshore workers operating in the harsh conditions of the North Sea to use their "stop work authority" if they felt working in severe offshore weather was compromising safety.
Step Change in Safety honoured for its work in energy sector
Industry body Step Change in Safety has been recognised for its contribution to the energy sector at the 2015 Northern Star Business Awards, held in Aberdeen.
Opinion: Inspiring the next generation – safely
Those of us of a certain age will remember playing outdoors - often unsupervised for many hours - especially in the summer months.
Step Change boosts leadership team
Industry body Step Change in Safety has bolstered its Leadership Team with the addition of seven offshore safety reps. The new members have joined as part of Step Change’s specially selected group of 18 Elected Safety Reps (ESRs) who are part of the Step Change’s Leadership Team and provide regular feedback on their colleague’s safety concerns.