Health & Safety Report 2018

RIDDOR reportable HCRs has been maintained throughout 2016 and 2017 Every offshore installation h s a Safety Case

related fatalities

most common reportable incidents were dropped objects at 26% Collaboration and co-operation with regulators

average mainte backlog has seen year-on-year de

4. Offshore Helicopter Operations

All safety risks must be as low as reasonably practicable

that demonstrates the ability to control major accident risks

allows industry to strengthen its health and safety culture

In Summary T he UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is a major industrial sector that cannot operate without helicopters. They are intrinsic to offshore operations and, although for some installations walk-to-work provision is practical, there are no realistic alternatives for the UK offshore oil and gas sector as a whole. Commercial air transport (CAT) operations on the UKCS take place in a hostile environment. While the overall safety record is good for this type of operation, there have been incidents over the past 41 years, 13 of which have, tragically, resulted in fatalities. The UK oil and gas industry continues to work in concert with helicopter operators, helicopter and safety equipment manufacturers, and regulators to further reduce aviation risks. This is achieved by collectively and vigorously pursuing robust operating procedures and practices, by pursuing offshore helicopter safety initiatives and research projects, as well as ensuring, where practicable, swift implementation of actions and recommendations arising from accident investigations, inquiries and reviews (such as CAP 1145). Most common health conditions leading to failed medicals were blood pressure and diabetes After HCRs, the second most common reportable incidents were dropped objects at 26% The number of significant HCRs continues to decrease, while major releases have plateaued

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There were 70 active aircraft in the UKCS helicopter

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