26 August - Health and Safety Executive's Offshore Division Introduce Tea-Shack News
The launch
of a new information sheet by the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's)
Offshore Division (OSD), is aimed at providing offshore workers with the
latest health and safety news directly.
The "Tea-Shack" news will be distributed by HSE Inspectors during the normal
course of inspections. There will also be circulations of the news to
heliports, dutyholders, trade unions and trade associations for
distribution.
Within the first edition, there are details plus links to more information
which includes:
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The current safety case regulation consultation
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The working time directive
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The latest safety statistics
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OSD's plans for tackling installation integrity and maintenance management matters.
Mr Taf Powell, head of HSE's offshore division commented:
"For
some time my inspectors have received feedback for direct information
straight from the safety regulator. Tea-Shack News forms an important part
of my division's plan and HSE's wider revitalising commitments, in getting
key safety information to the workforce. These are, after all, the people,
together with the support of their managers, best placed to make offshore
workplaces safer.
"Working in partnership with employers and the Unions has brought some very
positive progress towards better health and safety performance offshore.
Tea-Shack News fills a separate need to have a direct pathway between the
workforce and HSE for information and advice".
John Taylor, Chairman of the Inter Union Offshore Oil Committee also commented:
"The introduction of Tea-Shack News will ensure that important safety information is given direct to the offshore workforce. This will also strengthen the existing strong links between HSE and workers".
The information sheets can be downloaded on the HSE web site by clicking this link: Health and safety in the Offshore Industry
Article by Alexandra Johnston
