Step Change in Safety

COVID-19: While every member of the workforce, from the worksite to the boardroom, is immersed in this rapidly developing COVID-19 situation, it is the duty of Step Change in Safety to continue reinforcing the need for diligence in the pre-planning and execution of work activities offshore.

We will continue to communicate with industry via a series of information bulletins which will be published on our website and digital media channels over the coming weeks. As part of our continued engagement strategy, these short broadcasts and information packs will focus on the Step Change in Safety’s 7Cs of safety:

Change Management
Communication
Control of Work
Competence
Complacency
Commitment
Culture

Event

Register for our upcoming 'COVID-19: Impact on Safety – Working in the ‘New Normal’ Webinar taking place 3rd June here:

COVID-19 FILMS

These films are presented by Step Change in Safety Executive Director Steve Rae - a respected industry professional and 'One of the 61' survivors of Piper Alpha.

View our COVID-19 Films

COVID-19 FAQ's

Frequently asked questions and up-to-date industry information is available.

Read our FAQ's

COVID-19

Upcoming Webinar

COVID-19 INFORMATION BULLETINS

Step Change in Safety has produced a series of updates on COVID-19. Please find the all updates below:

COVID-19 CURRENT PRACTICE CHECKSHEETS

Current practice for transit and offshore living has been collated from several operators and is available here:

Current Practice at Heliports

Download Current Practice at HeliportsFiletype: pdf

Current Practice on Helicopters

Download Current Practice on HelicoptersFiletype: pdf

Current Practice Onboard Installations

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COVID-19 VIRUSTATIC FACECOVERINGS (SNOODS) ON OFFSHORE HELICOPTERS

Offshore workers are now being supplied with protective, anti-viral facial snoods before they fly out to North Sea installations. For more information, please read our FAQ sheet:

SNOOD FAQs

Download SNOOD FAQsFiletype: pdf

Virustatic Shield (picture courtesy of Survitec Group)

COVID-19 IMPACT ON SAFETY: WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT

Current practice on consultation and communication with the workforce is available here:

COVID 19 Impact on Safety Workforce Engagement

Download COVID 19 Impact on Safety Workforce EngagementFiletype: pdf

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION: APPLICATION OF SI 971

The Health and Safety Executive have released communications with regards to the application of SI 971 during the COVID-19 pandemic and is available for download here: