Piper Alpha and its safety legacy – with Steve Rae
"If I had went into the accommodation I don't know if I would have ever came out"
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Jim House: Remembering Piper Alpha
Piper Alpha was a disaster – in every sense of the word – and it claimed the lives of 167 fathers, sons, husbands and friends. This single catastrophic event significantly changed our industry forever.
International SOS: Trauma can affect us all
During this time of reflection, 32 years on from the Piper Alpha disaster, we must not forget the survivors, family and friends of those who lost their lives.
HSE’s guiding role amid Covid crisis
Two years ago, on the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster we wrote about the challenges facing the North Sea: the large, experienced operators replaced with new entrants to the world of exploration, production and operatorship, the tight budgets and contractor margins.
Piper Alpha: Organisers overcome Covid challenges to hold virtual tribute
A Piper Alpha remembrance service will be held today to mark 32 years since the disaster after organisers overcame the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Step Change In Safety: Major accidents must be remembered
Managing the risks of Covid-19 has been at the forefront of our minds in recent months. However, we must be careful not to be distracted from the ever-present potential of major accident hazards (MAHs).
Service might be virtual, but Piper Alpha impact was all too real
The commemorative services will have to be held on a virtual basis this year.
Night shift north-east radio operators will never forget
It was set to be just a routine night shift for the men of Stonehaven Coast Radio Station, dealing with the chatter and communications in their role as the lifeline between sea and shore.
Survivor makes photo appeal for Piper Alpha memorial service
An appeal has been made to help families of Piper Alpha victims pay their respects in an upcoming memorial service.
Alexander Kielland: Norway still fighting for answers 40 years after its worst industrial disaster
A group representing families and survivors of Norway's worst industrial disaster has spoken of its “demand for a completely new inquiry” exactly 40 years later.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor publishes research into ‘moral cost’ of disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has published new research to shine a light on the hidden ”moral costs” of disaster incidents
Tributes paid to Piper Alpha doc
Tributes have been paid to an “innovative” Aberdeen doctor who was on the frontline helping victims of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Trauma specialist who offered psychological help in Piper Alpha aftermath dies aged 76
It was 10 years after the Piper Alpha disaster that Professor David Alexander carried out an extensive study into the psychological effects of the tragedy on those who survived it.
Step up for a new era in workforce engagement
More than 350 onshore and offshore safety representatives from across the UK gathered at Aberdeen’s P&J Live for the recent Safety Rep 30 Conference, which was organised by Step Change in Safety, the UK’s member-led oil and gas safety body, to recognise the 30th anniversary of the SI971 regulations brought in following the Piper Alpha tragedy.
Marking 30 years of the RMT ‘Oilc’ offshore union branch
A series of accidents and fatal events in the North Sea were catalysts for the formation of the Offshore Industry Liaison Committee (Oilc) 30 years ago.
Tributes as partner retires after decades
Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (RCCW) has announced the retirement of partner Stewart Smith after nearly three decades with the law firm.
Piper Alpha remembered 31 years after oil rig disaster
One of Scotland's most horrendous disasters in oil and gas history was remembered in Aberdeen today.
Act of remembrance planned for Piper Alpha anniversary
A memorial trust is planning an “informal” act of remembrance in Aberdeen this weekend to mark 31 years since the Piper Alpha disaster.
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.
Union boss pledges to continue push for offshore helicopter inquiry
A leading Aberdeen trade unionist has said he will continue to campaign for an independent probe into helicopter safety in the oil and gas industry- even though the government has rejected calls.
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.
Addressing the offshore industry skills gap through legal education
Currently, more than a third of global oil and gas production comes from offshore fields. The exploration, development, construction, production, logistics, maintenance and decommissioning operations of these fields are carried out with maritime units, including offshore vessels, installations (fixed, floating and subsea) and pipelines. For many countries, the offshore industry is contributing significantly to the national and global economy.
VIDEO: North Sea firms come together to highlight major accident dangers
Several organisations have come together in a video campaign to prevent another Piper Alpha-level disaster in the North Sea.
Piper Alpha report made free to public after charges deemed ‘unacceptable’
A landmark report into the Piper Alpha disaster has finally been made free to the public, decades since its publication.
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.