The Health and Safety Executive has launched a public consultation into the UK’s proposed approach to implement the offshore safety Directive 2013/30/E.
This consultation began on 28th July and ends on 21 September 2014. The consultation document – which you can view here – also seeks the views of industry on a range of other key issues.
These include:
- Proposals on amendments to existing legislation, new requirements and new administrative procedures
- The establishment of an offshore competent authority
- Proposals to update onshore oil and gas health and safety legislation to take account of emerging energy technologies
- A review of two Approved Codes of Practice: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations (PFEER) and Health Care and First Aid on Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works.
Whilst the document is large, it has been published into clear sections so that you can easily identify and respond to the topics of relevance to you.
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