Publications
Listed below are our publications. You can use the search function to find specific publication by keyword. Limited numbers of hard copies of certain publications are available to our members, however everything can be downloaded, free of charge, from the site.
Following feedback from various Network Meetings held in 2007 & 2008, it became apparent that a brief but informative guide to Step Change in Safety might be helpful. This flyer is a concise guide to who we are, what we do, how we do it &, importantly, how people can get involved.
Companies committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for their employees, customers and contractors will recognise the impact that both alcohol and drugs may have upon an individual’s ability to work safely and as such, aim to ensure a working environment free from the inappropriate use of substances, where employees are able to carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner. Alcohol and drug consumption/dependency not only affects an individual’s health and work performance (safety awareness, efficiency, productivity, attendance), it can also have a detrimental effect on colleagues and dependants. Therefore any responsible employer will recognise the...
On the 12th April 2007 the anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel ‘Bourbon Dolphin’ capsized during anchor handling operations West of Shetland with the loss of 8 lives. Following the accident the Marine Safety Forum (MSF) established several workgroups with a view to improving anchor handling procedures. The output from these groups is listed below: MSF Stage 1 Risk Assessment: Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Move Operations. A generic risk assessment for use in rig move planning. Template of Data for Spot Charter of AHV’s. A proposed template for use by brokers during the tender, offer and selection process. Anchor Handling...
As an example of what a company can do, here are the newsletters Apache North Sea used to roll out Personal Responsibility for Safety. They rolled out one element per month using these. This is just one idea of a tool to help implement PRfS within your own company. You should be aware that copies of these documents ARE NOT available from Step Change, but Apache are happy for you to take them from the list and modify them for your own use.
The offshore oil and gas industry on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is a mature production area. Much of the offshore infrastructure is at, or has exceeded, its intended design life. Between 2000 and 2004, HSE’s Offshore Division (OSD) ran a major programme KP1 aimed at reducing hydrocarbon releases and focusing on the integrity of process plant. This resulted in a considerable reduction in the number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases. During this time, however, Offshore Division became increasingly concerned about an apparent general decline in the condition of fabric and plant on some installations and responded with Key...
In support of Asset Integrity Inspection undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive, UKOOA (now Oil & Gas UK) established the Installation Integrity Working Group (IIWG) in 2004. Its aim was to focus industry efforts not just in improving asset integrity over the prescribed period, but to promote a sustainable set of Key Performance Indicators for the long term future of the industry.This work group helped develop & collate a collection of good practice techniques & guidelines aimed to assist operators in their efforts to maintain & enhance asset integrity.The tool kit is a collection of these good practices & provides a...
A recommendation issued by hose manufacturers, based on information gleaned from a number of previous incidents, a series of recommendations for the safe and correct use and maintenance of Bulk Hoses.
These guidelines define the standard dimensions, stacking mechanisms and safe handling operations for cargo baskets 10 metres or greater in length. The guidelines were posted for a consultative period to gather feedback from the industry prior to the final publication. The objective of this guidance is to provide criteria for the standardisation of cargo basket design and highlights good practice in their handling. These guidelines define the standard dimensions, stacking mechanisms and safe handling operations for cargo baskets 10 metres or greater in length. The guidelines were posted for a consultative period to gather feedback from the industry prior to...
A new procedure and practice has been introduced to improve the safe handling of outbound and inbound cargo. Industry statistics currently reflect an increase in dropped or potential dropped objects from loads. People particularly at risk are yard employees, supply vessel crews, deck crews and the general public. The new process requires the checking and verification that a load is "safe" before it is allowed to be moved.The system applies to outbound loads prepared by vendors/suppliers and to inbound loads from offshore. Before any load is dispatched, a check is carried out (by the nominated person) to establish it is properly...
Changing Minds provides a practical framework for identifying and addressing behavioural issues in the oil and gas industry. It is intended for managers, safety professionals, supervisors, representatives and other interested parties. The guide provides a review of the information currently available on changing behaviours along with practical guidance on how to select and implement suitable programmes. This publication is only available to download.
Stay updated
Sign up with Step Change to join our Discussion Forums, receive email and content updates, and generally stay in touch with the latest information.