Oil and gas publication – Tea Shack News – returns after 4-year hiatus
A well-known and much revered oil and gas workforce publication makes its return today after a four year absence.
Step Change in Safety
Tributes paid to Chevron veteran and ‘voice of Step Change in Safety’, Jim Trodden
Numerous tributes have been paid by industry figures to Jim Trodden, best known as the “unmistakably recognisable voice” of Step Change in Safety.
Step Change in Safety celebrates 25th anniversary
Step Change in Safety, the member-led safety organisation, is today holding a 25th-anniversary celebratory event at P&J Live.
AIS Survivex owner 3t Energy Group shortlisted for Offshore Safety Awards
3t Energy Group, owner of AIS Survivex, has reached the finals of the Offshore Safety Awards, organised by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and Step Change in Safety.
Finalists announced for 2022 Offshore Safety Awards
Energy majors and local supply chain firms are among the finalists announced for this year’s Offshore Safety Awards.
Step Change in Safety to celebrate 25th anniversary
Step Change in Safety celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a full-day event at P&J Live.
40 years of HSE: RMT’s Molloy runs the rule on North Sea safety
Jake Molloy of RMT has been a part of the North Sea story for more than four decades; always on or directly involved with its shop floor.
North Sea D&I: Lots done, lots more to do
Lots has been accomplished on the D&I front this year – and 2022 provides more opportunity to build positive momentum in the industry’s journey.
‘It’s not just about comfort, it’s about safety’: Call to address unfair standards for women’s offshore PPE
Calls are being made for the North Sea to address unfair PPE standards for women working offshore.
North Sea heavy hitters launch scheme to block unskilled labour
Major energy services companies in the North Sea have today put in place a joint initiative aimed at blocking unskilled labour in the market.
Step Change in Safety launches Q3 theme, Major Accident Hazard Understanding
Despite the ongoing uncertainties in the energy industry, Step Change in Safety’s commitment to make the UKCS the world’s safest basin is a reassuring constant.
Atten-shun! Intense task filmed on oil rig in Highlands for reality TV show to air soon
A pulsating task filmed on an oil rig in the Highlands for a hardcore reality TV series will hit the small screen soon.
Step Change in Safety’s ‘Life Saving Rules’ theme puts the focus on personal control
Step Change in Safety, the UK’s member-led energy safety organisation, says its “Life Saving Rule” quarterly safety theme has landed well with industry.
Life saving rules in the spotlight to improve safety
Last year forced everyone to focus on personal safety in a way we could never have expected. The three-word message of hands, face, space has led to us washing our hands regularly, wearing face coverings and observing social distancing wherever possible.
Step Change in Safety quarterly themes for 2021
Twelve months ago, we were looking ahead with a sense of optimism to a new year and a new decade, and all that they bring. We could not envisage then what the first year of the twenties would deliver.
Shell, Total and Wood among finalists for 2020 OGUK Awards
Trade body Oil and Gas UK has announced the shortlist for this year’s instalment of its prestigious OGUK Awards.
FAI results offer family of woman ‘no closure’
The family of a north-east woman who died in the Sumburgh helicopter tragedy say they have received “no closure” from the results of the fatal accident inquiry.
Covid and maintenance backlog balancing act putting workers at risk, union boss warns
A union boss said yesterday that the difficulty of balancing platform maintenance backlogs against the risk of Covid-19 outbreaks was putting North Sea workers in a “dangerous situation”.
Step Change in Safety adds BP and Schlumberger bosses to leadership team
Step Change in Safety has added bosses from BP and Schlumberger to its leadership roster.
The effective safety leader Part II: Personality, values and emotional commitment
I have been involved with Step Change in Safety since 2016 and co-chair of the organisation since April 2019.
The effective safety leader Part I: Personality, values and emotional commitment
This has been a year of great challenge, not just in our industry but also across the UK and globally.
About those decommissioning yard injuries
That fatalities and serious accidents are occurring in UK and Norwegian offshore installation decommissioning facilities comes as no surprise.
‘There’s too many people still getting hurt’: Shell decommissioning boss on onshore dismantling
Bosses at Shell and Step Change in Safety have hit out at onshore decommissioning safety standards, warning that “too many people are still getting hurt”.
Mental health of workforce in focus
Mental health awareness has had an increasing profile in the energy sector over recent years. Perhaps now, more than ever, maintaining good mental health is particularly challenging, with fears of redundancy, furloughing and family ill-health all posing a potential distraction from safe operations.
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).