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 [email protected].
What's new
Safety Guidance for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations
01-07-2025
The Maritime Navigation Safety Guidance for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) and the Guidance for Search & Rescue and Emergency Response for OREI (Standard Operating Procedure 07-2025) have been published by the Department of Transport and Irish Coast Guard respectively today
New HSE public consultation - inspector transportation
24-06-2025
The UK HSE have released new proposals for inspector transportation to offshore wind facilities - found in section 6 of "Regulatory proposals for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and offshore hydrogen production," now available for public consultation. Feedback must be received by 13 August 2025.
Entry Permit Holder Training
02-06-2025
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator has released new guidance to assist training providers seeking approval to deliver entry permit holder training under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act framework.
The entry permit holder training guideline sets out expectations for delivery of training as well as the OIR’s approach to training approval.
HSR Training Guideline
02-06-2025
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator has developed new guidance to support training providers who wish to be approved by the OIR to offer health and safety representatives training under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act framework.
The HSR training guideline sets out application requirements, key training principles and criteria for approval to provide HSR training that will be considered by the OIR.
Offshore Infrastructure Regulator's Health and Safety Representatives handbook
16-05-2025
The first edition of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator's Health and Safety Representatives handbook has been published on the OIR website. The handbook supports HSRs in their role by providing guidance on the powers available to help create a safer workplace.
HSE Letter: Occupational health and hygiene concerns
06-05-2025
HSE is sharing initial information received from a wind farm operator regarding occupational health and hygiene concerns. This is something the whole industry needs to take immediate action on.
OIR HSR Handbook
23-04-2025
Offshore Infrastructure Regulator publish the first edition of the Health & Safety Representative Handbook, developed to provide guidance on the responsibilities of the role.
Sheriff’s recommendations to industry
24-03-2025
Sheriff Paterson’s determination of the death of Antonio Joao Da Silva Linares following a fall from a yaw deck at Kilgallioch wind farm on 15 March 2017.
Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels - HSE
12-03-2025
HSE has identified a rise in the number of incidents of attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy structures. (Received by G+ 07/03/2025)
New OEER Website goes live
06-01-2025
Offshore Energy Emergency Response (OEER) launch their new website - a collaborative initiative uniting the expertise and learning of the EPOL Group, OREEF, and the Topside Medical Forum in one online resource.
Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024
11-12-2024
Latest offshore regulations from the Australian government - coming into operation from 12 December 2024.
Significant safety improvements for the offshore sector
10-12-2024
New international maritime regulations will become law next year, aiming to improve safety standards for those transported offshore to work on wind farm and oil gas installations.
Scottish Government: accidental deposit of an object at sea - form and guidance
27-11-2024
Guidance on the process for handling an accidental deposit of an object in the Scottish marine area and the Scottish offshore region from the offshore renewable energy industry.
OIR Industry Forum - 11 December 2024, Melbourne
07-11-2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) is hosting a forum on the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) framework...
Federal Register: Renewable Energy Modernization Rule
20-06-2024
Published May 15th, effective from July 15th - the fully updated, final Renewable Energy Modernization Rule.
HSE bulletin - updated guidance on RIDDOR
10-06-2024
New HSE bulletin advising of their updated guidance on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations (RIDDOR)
HSE and MCA regulatory expectations for emergency response arrangements
06-06-2024
The latest evacuation, escape and rescue document, detailing the principles to be adopted to ensure compliance with legislation.
Preliminary information on OEI Act regulatory framework now available
15-05-2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) has released a suite of preliminary information materials to build understanding of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (OEI) Act regulatory framework.
HSE safety notice - Risk of serious injury from motion compensated gangways
15-05-2024
Incidents involving motion compensated gangways (MCG) within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) or Renewable Energy Zones have resulted in serious injury.
HSE safety notice - Service lifts in offshore and onshore wind turbines
09-05-2024
An absence of defined industry standards for the safe design of service lifts has resulted in discrepancies in the application of required safeguards by designers and manufacturers.
Public consultation on proposed regulations supporting the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021
15-04-2024
We invite interested members of the Australian community to provide feedback on the proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024.
HSE Emergency Response Planning Letter
11-04-2024
Recently received - a letter to G+ regarding HSE's update to emergency response arrangements.
US Coast Guard, BSEE & BOEM Sign Agreement
08-04-2024
To strengthen interagency cooperation in the advancement of safe & environmentally sustainable renewable energy development, including offshore wind, on the OCS, the USCG signed a MOU with two Department of the Interior bureaus.
Recently published by HSE
04-04-2024
The latest cost recovery documentation published by HSE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Exercise Sancho Report
27-02-2023
Emergency response exercise held in the UK on the 31 May 2022.
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
- Australia's national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue
- Website: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (amsa.gov.au)
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)
- KOSHA is the main regulatory body for occupational health and safety in South Korea.
- Website: Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA)
Coast guard: KoreaCoastGuard (kcg.go.kr)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- OSHA is part of the Ministry of Labour and responsible for the ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health policies.
- Website: 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
- Belgian centre for the prevention of occupational risks, safety and health protection at work.
- Website: 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)
- EU OSHA is the European Union’s information agency for occupational health and safety.
- Website: https://osha.europa.eu/en
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)
- BAMS is the main governmental body for labour law and regulations, including occupational health and safety. The governmental research institute Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) supplies occupational health and safety information to 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
- In Greece, occupational health and safety is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
- Website: https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/
- The website also answers FAQs on Health and Safety
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
- The Labour Inspection Authority is the Norwegian governmental agency focusing on occupational health and safety.
- Website: https://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/en/
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway
- Website: https://www.ptil.no/en/
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)
- ACT supervises compliance with health and safety regulations in Portugal.
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)
- SodM is committed to human safety and the protection of the environment in energy production and the use of the subsurface, now and in the future
- Website: Home | State Supervision of Mines (sodm.nl)
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
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)