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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. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Offshore Fixed Structures: Health and Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent steps he has taken to assess the safety of grating systems for workers on offshore (a) fixed and (b) mobile oil and gas platforms.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently issued a Safety Alert highlighting the unsafe use of floor grating systems which can be found here. HSE has a pro-active intervention programme with duty holders which includes their asset integrity management systems and takes appropriate actions based on its findings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195409
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Health and safety Offshore fixed structures
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk