OGUK Health and Safety Report 2021

Figure 3 shows the total number of reportable HCR in 2020, under RIDDOR and the EU regulation. There was a 26% decrease in HCR in 2020 (from 128 to 94). In addition, there were no major HCR reported in 2020. This is the first time the figure has been zero in over 25 years. 3. Performance continued

Figure 4 shows the same data with the additional EU-reportable HCRs excluded to allow for comparison. The three-year moving average in 2020 resumed the downward trend that was broken in 2019.

Figure 3: Hydrocarbon Releases Occurring Offshore

Figure 4: RIDDOR Reportable Hydrocarbon Releases

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Awaiting Classification - EU only Minor Releases - EU only Significant Releases - EU only Major Release - EU only Awaiting Classification - RIDDOR Minor Releases - RIDDOR Significant Releases - RIDDOR Major Releases - RIDDOR RIDDOR 3 Year Rolling Average

Awaiting Classification Minor Significant Major Three-Year Moving Average

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Number of Releases

Number of Releases

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Source: Health and Safety Executive, 2021

Source: Health and Safety Executive, 2021

HEALTH & SAFETY REPORT 2021

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