EMERGENCY RESPONSE!
FACING A DIVERSE RANGE OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND PERTINENT RISKS
Offshore working environments constantly face a diverse range of potential hazards and pertinent risks, Hare and Johnson (2009) reinforced this by indicating that a number of offshore related occupations (i.e. plant/machine operatives) held significantly higher injury rates than other professions.
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EFFECTIVE PREPARATION & RESPONSE In order to be properly prepared for an emergency and to greatly amplify the chance of success in any subsequent response, specialist safety training has rightfully continued to retain its position as a fundamental component within the energy sector.
More specifically, comprehensive training in a number of specific areas (i.e. risk assessments, permit to work systems, working at height, etc.) has substantially helped to reduce the number of transpiring emergencies.
PREPAREDNESS
Sadly however, not all emergencies can be prevented, it is therefore essential to equip the workforce with all of the necessary knowledge and life-saving skills that they may one day need to rely on (i.e. rescue at height/confined space rescue/spills responder/emergency first aid training).
PIPER ALPHA DISASTER RESPONSIBILITY
It is therefore a crucial responsibility of organisations and nominated duty holders, within the global energy sector to pursue effective emergency prevention methods whilst maintaining a non-complacent state of emergency preparedness.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP) It is also vital that they have a thorough, regularly tested and reviewed, emergency response plan (ERP) in place that complies with the regulations of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
COMMUNICATION
Regular communication and consultation between project partners, offshore installations and related agencies Maritime Rescue Co-ordinate Centres (MRCCs) and MCA, etc.) is also a paramount aspect of preserving offshore safety.
POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES
Failure to comply with the above points can lead to a number of emergencies, some of which are listed below… • Slips, Trips and Falls (Various Heights) • Gas Leaks & Fires • Electrocution • Drifting Vessels • Spills & Pollution • Handling, Carrying or Lifting Accidents
CSC International passionately aspires to provide an unparalleled standard of safety training within the global energy sector. Our dedication and procured competency in the field stems from the aftermath of the horrific Piper Alpha disaster, a tragedy that claimed the lives of 167 men (including many of our Managing Director’s close friends and colleagues) on July 6th, 1988.
A number of truly harrowing memories fuelled his unwavering devotion to keep the industry, along with his remaining friends, safe and commendably led him to establishing his own international safety training company in 1996.
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