Knowing the signs of diabetes – it’s important
There are currently more than 2.5million people with diabetes in the UK, and more than half-a-million additional sufferers who are unaware they have the condition.
Published: 01/06/2009
DNV forms Arctic guidelines joint industry project
DNV is launching a joint industry project designed to overhaul existing industry guidelines for the safe design of both fixed and floating structures in Arctic offshore regions.
Published: 01/06/2009
Global safety alerts initiative launched by Aberdeen firm
A web-based safety alert index system has been created by an Aberdeen company in a bid to improve safety in the upstream oil&gas industry through learning from past mistakes.
Published: 04/05/2009
Dealing with traumatic stress
It goes without saying that health and safety is of paramount importance in any industry, not least the oil&gas industry.
Published: 04/05/2009
Malaria in Africa – a curse
With Africa assuming even greater importance to the oil&gas industry, including new ventures in areas such as Uganda and offshore Ghana, malaria is a significant hazard for those working there.
Published: 06/04/2009
StatoilHydro hammered over platform lifeboat deficiencies
STATOILHYDRO is in the firing line at Norway’s Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), which found a number of regulatory violations in its investigation of lifeboat incidents on the Veslefrikk B and Kristin platforms in December, 2008, and January, 2009. An order will now be served on the company.
Published: 06/04/2009
Baby, it’s cold outside
After the recent spate of cold weather, we are all now looking forward to spring and the promise of some sunshine and warmth. But what about those who have to work outside in the cold and in the middle of the North Sea?
Published: 02/03/2009
Norway’s petroleum safety watchdog – standards just not good enough
February’s ditching of a helicopter at the BP-operated ETAP fields complex has once again raised safety concerns in the UK North Sea, even though there were no casualties and injuries were relatively minor. It emphasises the vital need to keep on top of safety and to learn from the past where possible.
Published: 02/03/2009
