Deadlines set for new U. K. offshore safety rules

Journal Article · Mon Dec 14 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6911082

This paper reports on new U.K. offshore safety regulations-inspired by Lord Cullen's 1990 report spawned by the 1987 Piper Alpha platform accident which will take effect May 31, 1993, for new installations. The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said its proposed regulations, required for operators or owners to gain HSE approval for each fixed or mobile installation, was put before Parliament Nov. 27. That gives opposition parties 40 days to call for debate and possible amendment before the proposals become law.

• OSTI ID: 6911082
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 90:50; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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