20 July 2011
The number of offshore oil and gas leaks that could lead to a serious accident at work have fallen in the last year, new figures shows.
Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show there were 73 major or significant hydrocarbon releases associated with offshore installations in 2010/11, down from 85 the previous year.
Meanwhile, accident claims from employees and their families may also have fallen, as the combined fatal and major injury rate dropped to 151.8 per 100,000 workers, against 192 per 100,000 in 2009/10.
There were 432 dangerous occurrences reported in 2010/11, 11 fewer than the previous year.
Steve Walker, HSE head of offshore safety, said that although the statistics were positive, more needs to be done.
"Hydrocarbon releases are a key indicator of how well the offshore industry is managing its major accident risks, and the industry still hasn't matched or exceeded the record lows of two years ago," he added.
It comes after the HSE released figures showing a rise in the number of workplace fatalities in the UK over the last 12 months.
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Posted by T B Walters
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