Oil & Gas UK responds to Sumburgh AS332L2 AAIB report

Oil & Gas UK responds to Sumburgh AS332L2 AAIB report

23-Mar-2016 Source: Oil & Gas UK

Mick Borwell, Health & Safety Director, Oil & Gas UK, said: “Following publication of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch report into the Sumburgh tragedy we will take time to carefully examine its findings. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those not with us today.

“There are many recommendations in this report aimed at improving both flight operations and post-crash survivability. Oil & Gas UK supports the move to further enhance the safety of offshore helicopter flights.

A number of initiatives have already been implemented by industry following the publication of the Civil Aviation Authority CAP1145 report containing actions and recommendations for helicopter safety.

“Steps taken to improve survivability include introducing seat allocation in helicopters so they are compatible with passenger size and equipping passengers with improved emergency breathing equipment in the unlikely event there is an incident.

“Everyone has the right to get to and from their workplace safely and we must respond to the learnings in this report.  Industry will continue to work with the helicopter operators, regulators and the workforce to make offshore operations as safe as they can be.”

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