The G+ is here to support regulators in different countries and regions around the world, on offshore wind health and safety. This webpage allows offshore wind health and safety regulators to share information that they would like to communicate to the sector. Please email if you are a regulator and want to share information on this page gplus@energyinst.org.

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Offshore renewables and interactions with fisheries

25-03-2024

This document highlights how the OEI Act framework operates under the principle of shared use of the Offshore Marine environment.

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HSE Letter to G+ on Diving

29-02-2024

G+ received a letter from the HSE regarding a program of work to be undertaken by their diving inspectors.

News

Updates to first-aid at work guidance publications

22-02-2024

Details of recent updates HSE has made to first aid at work guidance. The updates do not change what is required to comply with the law.

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HSE Safety Notice on WTG Service Lifts

13-11-2023

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released a follow-up letter on Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) service lifts to the Wind Industry in August.

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Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 02-23

09-10-2023

The Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 02-23: Guidance on the Coast Guard’s Roles and Responsibilities for OREI on the OCS.

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HSE Consultation on Cost Recovery – G+ response

07-09-2023

The G+ and the HSE have a shared history of improving the safety of the offshore wind industry, we welcome the opportunity to share the views of the G+ membership on the Cost Recovery Proposal.

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Health and Safety Executive RR1198 (2023) Research Report

02-08-2023

Implementation of the Principal Designer Role within the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).

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HSE Letter to G+

27-02-2023

HSE feedback for Offshore Wind Farm developers on important safety considerations for construction projects involving Heavy Lift Vessels.

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HSE Letter to G+ & SafetyOn

27-02-2023

HSE engaged with industry in relation to the safety of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) at the Safe by Design workshop held in September 2016.

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Exercise Sancho Report

27-02-2023

Emergency response exercise held in the UK on the 31 May 2022.

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Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Clean Energy Development

15-02-2023

Proposed regulations will streamline and improve processes for offshore wind initiatives.

APAC

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)

  • NOPSEMA is Australia's independent regulator for health and safety, structural (well) integrity and environmental management for all offshore oil and gas operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.
  • Website: Home | NOPSEMA

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

  • The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is the main Japanese ministry for occupational health and safety legislation
  • Website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/

Japan Coast Guard: Japan Coast Guard (mlit.go.jp)

Department of Energy (DOE): Department of Energy Philippines (doe.gov.ph)

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR): Home (denr.gov.ph)

Coast guard: Philippine Coast Guard Official Website

Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA)

Coast guard: KoreaCoastGuard (kcg.go.kr)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Coast guard: Coast Guard Administration, Executive Yuan (cga.gov.tw)

Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT): Web Portal Ministry of Industry and Trade (moit.gov.vn)

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE): Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment - Home (monre.gov.vn)

Coast guard: Vietnam Coast Guard (canhsatbien.vn)

Europe

BeSWIC - Belgian Knowledge Centre on Well-being at Work

Coast guard: Coast guard | Coast guard (kustwacht.be)

Arbejdstilsynet – Danish Working Environment Authority (WEA)

  • WEA is the Danish state body responsible for occupational health and safety and for inspecting conditions of the working environment.
  • Website: https://at.dk/en

Tööinspektsioon - Labour Inspectorate of Estonia

  • Estonia’s Labour Inspectorate implements governmental policies on the work environment and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Website: https://www.ti.ee/en

Maritime security centre (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre): Sea and air rescue - Police and Border Guard Board (politsei.ee)

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU OSHA)

Coast guard – Frontex: Frontex | European Union Agency (europa.eu)

National Agency for the Improvement of Working Conditions (ANACT)

  • ANACT offers advice for companies on preventing occupational health and safety risks.
  • https://www.anact.fr/

Coast guard (Maritime Gendarmerie): Gendarmerie nationale (interieur.gouv.fr)

Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)

Website: https://www.bmas.de/EN/Home/home.html

Offshore wind projects near shore as well as general occupational safety regulations can be subject to regional laws of the Laender.

Coast guard: Bundespolizei - Bundespolizeidirektion Bad Bramstedt

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Coast guard: Hellenic Coastguard Home page | ΛΣ-ΕΛΑΚΤ (hcg.gr)

Vinnueftirlitid - Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH)

  • AOSH is the independent institution for occupational health and safety under the Icelandic Ministry of Social Affairs. It is responsible for enforcing legislation and regulations ensuring health and safety in the workplace.
  • Contact: The division of Health and Environment is led by Svava Jónsdóttir
  • Website: https://vinnueftirlitid.is/english

Coast guard: Welcome to the Icelandic Coast Guard | English version | Landhelgisgæsla Íslands (lhg.is)

Arbeidstilsynet- Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority

Petroleum Safety Authority Norway

Coast guard: Frontpage | Kystverket - tar ansvar for sjøveien

Polish Energy Regulator Office

Coast guard – Polish border guard: Komenda Główna Straży Granicznej (strazgraniczna.pl)

Authority for Working Conditions (ACT)

Coast guard (Autoridade Marítima Nacional): National Maritime Authority (amn.pt)

National Institute of Safety and Hygiene at Work (INSST)

  • INSST is one the main bodies for occupational safety and health in Spain. Certain competencies are carried out by the regional authorities of the autonomous regions.
  • Website: https://www.insst.es/

Coast guard: Inicio | Salvamento Marítimo (salvamentomaritimo.es)

Arbetsmiljöverket - Swedish Work Environment Authority

  • The Swedish Work Environment Authority is the regulatory body to enforce compliance with regulations on matters related to the working environment.
  • Website: https://www.av.se/en/

Coast guard: The Swedish Coastguard (kustbevakningen.se)

Netherlands Labour Authority

  • The Labour Authority sits under the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment and carries out labour and work right inspections.
  • Website: https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/

State Supervision of Mines (SodM)

Coast guard: We are the Netherlands Coastguard - Netherlands Coastguard (kustwacht.nl)

UK Health and Safety Executive (UK HSE)

  • The UK HSE is Britain’s independent regulator for workplace health and safety.
  • Website: www.hse.gov.uk

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

The Americas

Ministry of Mines and Energy

Website: Página Inicial — Português (Brasil) (www.gov.br)

Canadian Centre of Occupation Health and Safety (CCOHS)

  • CCOHS informs about and advances occupational health and safety in Canada.
  • Website

Coast guard: Canadian Coast Guard | Garde côtière canadienne (ccg-gcc.gc.ca)

Colombian Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME): UPME

Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG): CREG |

National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA): Inicio (anla.gov.co)

Ministry of the Environment (MinAmbiente): Inicio - Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (minambiente.gov.co)

Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME): Ministerio de Minas y Energía (minenergia.gov.co)

Coast guard: Guardacostas | Comando (cgfm.mil.co)

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

  • BSEE is the governmental agency enforcing safety and environmental regulations relating to the offshore energy industries in the US. BSEE works with BOEM to avoid duplication.
  • Website

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

  • BOEM is the governmental agency responsible for managing the development of offshore resource for offshore energy industries in the US.
  • Website

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  • OSHA is the part of the US Department of Labour and ensures safe and healthy working conditions.
  • Website

Coast guard: United States Coast Guard (uscg.mil)