Budget cuts and untrained contractors are just two of the challenges faced by Qatar Petroleum’s Senior Health and Safety Engineer Zaher Ataya. Diana Milne reports.
The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has been publishing safety data since 1985. Hans Jorn Johansen, Head of the Safety Committee, examines the improvements the industry has seen in the past 24 years and looks at what can be done in the coming years to enhance current industry standards.
Health and safety has come a long way in the oil and gas sector, although it still remains one of the most dangerous industries in the world. We gauge the thoughts of two experts in this field on the latest trends – Christophe Chausse of Capital Safety and Detcon’s Bob Masi.
Mark Sturgess, General Manager for Hunt Oil in EMEA, reveals the company’s plans for Middle East expansion.
Hugh Williams, Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association, debates the issues.