A win for putting mental health first
The recent Olympic Games in Paris once again brought together the world’s top athletes to compete for those much-sought after gold, silver and bronze medals.
Health, Safety & Environment
Have I lost and regained my ‘mojo’ for the last time?
Understanding my own mental health and addressing mental health challenges has been part of my life since I was a teenager.
BP to roll out Crew Hawk monitoring tool on North Sea assets
BP (LON:BP) will roll out the Crew Hawk wireless safety monitoring tool on two of its North Sea assets after a successful trial on its Clair Ridge platform.
HSE: a shift in focus towards health and well-being in energy sector?
In May 2022, the Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) published its 10-year strategy setting out its vision, core values, and strategic objectives until 2032.
Flare leading charge in safety and protection
In an industry where safety and environmental responsibility are non-negotiable, Flare has worked hard to establish itself as a leading provider of safety solutions. Committed to offering pioneering solutions and putting customers first, Flare is dedicated to their mission of keeping critical operations, assets, and lives worldwide.
‘Human cost is carefully hidden’ when looking at offshore wind
In May, Energy Voice carried a story about deteriorating safety in the offshore wind industry, citing among other sources, the safety organisation G+ that had just released the data-set for 2023.
Step Change survey finds ‘Sharing’ is still an industry safety pain point
Step Change in Safety has unveiled the findings of its Process Safety Workforce Survey which found greater collaboration is still needed across the industry.
Gold standard not gold plated: How the UK’s approach to health and safety is changing the world
UK standards in health and safety underpin what makes North Sea goods and services attractive in other regions.
Returning to work when maternity leave is over
Lucy Swan, internal mental health first aider at Munro’s Travel, outlines some of the anxieties which can accompany the return to work after maternity leave and how to limit these feelings.
How female PPE is boosting inclusivity at CES+
Safety and inclusion intersect considerably when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the right PPE enabling all individuals to work without harm to the best of their abilities.
The generational gap of acknowledging mental health in the office
The stigma attached to mental health is still very real. It’s not a single moment in time, but something you may or may not need to cope with regularly over your entire working life and beyond.
Proserv gears up for 600-mile cycling challenge to raise £100,000 for charity
Aberdeen-headquartered controls technology company Proserv will begin a six-day charity cycle ride from Aberdeen to Great Yarmouth, 600 Miles for Minds, on 7 June.
Welcome new staff, ‘have a coffee and a chat’
The end of March was my four-year anniversary as part of the Energy Voice team. On the one hand, it feels like time has flown by. On the other, it also feels like ages ago when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill.
10 deaths in five years from oil and gas helicopter sector
There have been 10 deaths over a five-year period for the oil and gas helicopter sector, according to new data.
Another death on an offshore oil rig. Yet again, it’s Pemex.
Pemex’ safety and environmental track record is among the worst that I have encountered in my almost 35 years of writing about energy.
One dead, several injured after fire on Gulf of Mexico oil platform
At least one person has been killed and several others are injured after a fire broke out on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Navigating the maze of career motherhood
As the daughter of a fiercely independent female entrepreneur, I was raised with the genuine belief that my dreams were within my reach, regardless of gender.
Proserv CEO calls on industry partners to support mental health challenge
CEO of global controls technology company Proserv Davis Larssen has called on fellow energy sector partners and stakeholders to support his team’s mental health charity initiative.
Union polls members on North Sea helicopter safety
Unite the union has launched a survey of its members on North Sea helicopter safety following a series of issues in recent weeks.
Ineos fined £400,000 after Grangemouth worker ‘severely burned’
Ineos has been hit with a £400,000 fine after a worker received "severe" burn injuries from falling into a chemical pit at its Grangemouth refinery.
Flare shows resilience with new HES services
Flare, a leading energy services provider, has announced the launch of its new Hazardous Environment Specialist (HES) Services, aimed at catering to all tiers of field development and decommissioning markets across the globe.
Artificial intelligence set to play ‘crucial role’ in future energy systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) experts say the emerging technology will play a "crucial role" in future energy systems, emerging as a new frontier in the energy transition.
UPDATE: Woman in 60s killed in Norway helicopter crash
One person has died and another is critically injured following a helicopter crash in Norway.
OPRED issues enforcement notice to Perenco over Leman jacket
OPRED said Perenco failed to comply with commitments to fix the issue in 2022 and 2023
Super Puma return would ‘poison industrial relations’ in North Sea
RMT vows to work with other offshore trade unions to fight "dangerous proposals" to bring back Super Puma