HSE BREWING UP WORKER INTEREST IN OFFSHORE SAFETY

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HSE BREWING UP WORKER INTEREST IN OFFSHORE SAFETY
25 August 2004 - HSE InfoLine

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The Health and Safety Executive's Offshore Division has launched a new information sheet, Tea-Shack News, aimed at giving offshore workers the latest safety news direct from HSE.

Commenting on the launch, Taf Powell head of HSE's Offshore Division said: "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 added: "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."

HSE Inspectors will be distributing copies of Tea-Shack News during the course of normal inspections. Additionally copies will be circulated to heliports and to dutyholders, trade unions and trade associations for distribution. An electronic version will also be available on the HSE website.

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The HSE looks after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public. Local authorities are responsible to HSC for enforcement in offices, shops and other parts of the services sector.

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