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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Offshore Fixed Structures: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the role of contractor companies in the offshore oil and gas industry in the (a) safety case assessments and (b) the voluntary reporting scheme for safety-critical maintenance work on offshore oil and gas installations.

Answer

Duty holders are responsible for preparing and submitting safety cases that are assessed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Duty holders are required to consult with those responsible for the conduct of the installation and with employers, including contractors, whose employees are engaged in the activities carried out on the installation. HSE assesses all elements of the case together rather than one element in isolation.

HSE does not collect or hold data on the role of contractor companies in the voluntary reporting scheme for safety-critical maintenance work on offshore oil and gas installations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195403
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Contracts Health and safety Offshore fixed structures Repairs and maintenance
Link
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