Statfjord Field Aims to Improve Safety

The Statfjord field is one of the largest in its sector. It crosses the Norwegian/UK line located in the North Sea and produces, at its height, more than 700,000 b/d of oil. There are three production platforms used here (A, B, and C) which requires more than 1,000 offshore workers to operate them. The environment of the North Sea can often be harsh, and combined with the complex and substantial amount of machinery, can create a dangerous atmosphere for offshore workers. This is why Statoil, a Norwegian energy company operating in the area, started in 2006 with a plan to improve safety in the area for its workers.

One thing they sought to improve was their evacuation methods in case of an emergency. Many offshore workers are at risk for injury in the event of an emergency, because inadequate training has been given for how to react in that type of situation. They also wanted to improve their operations by automating as many things as possible, removing the human error variable as much as possible. Their company developed the Electronic Personnel Registration system which would help in situations such as these. Their goal, like all offshore companies should be, is "no injury, zero harm."

Offshore workers are at great risk of injury every day they are on the job. Hazards are around every corner, and factoring weather conditions into this can multiply the magnitude of these hazards. Many times, employers fail to provide their employees with adequate protective equipment which could have prevented or lessened many offshore injuries. If your employer was negligent in this way and caused you to be injured while on the job at your offshore workplace, then you should seek the help of an offshore injury attorney from Arnold & Itkin. We have experience in dealing with big oil companies and know how to provide you with the legal assistance that gets you the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured in a similar situation, contact an offshore injury lawyer from our firm today.