The Piper Alpha Disaster: A Turning Point in Offshore Safety In the history of offshore oil and gas, few events have left as profound an impact as the Piper Alpha disaster. On July 6, 1988, a catastrophic explosion and fire on the Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea claimed the lives of 167...

Navigating the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974: A Comprehensive Guide The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974 serves as the bedrock of workplace safety legislation in the United Kingdom. This Act was introduced to promote safer working environments and protect employees from work-related risks. In this blog post, we'll explore...

This article will outline the different ATEX Zone Definitions and the categorised explosive atmospheres they relate to. What is ATEX? ATEX is part of the European Equipment Directive (ATEX 2014-34 EU), a French language acronym that closely translates into English as “Devices intended for use in explosive atmospheres”. The ATEX 2014-34 EU directive is a...