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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

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Marine Coordination Good Practice Guidance

30-06-2025

This G+ Marine Coordination good practice guide has been developed to support offshore wind developers and other industry stakeholders in understanding and implementing robust Marine Coordination systems

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Registration Now Open: G+ Electrical Safety Workshop – Incheon, South Korea

30-06-2025

As part of the 2025 G+ Stakeholder Forum programme, G+ is pleased to announce the Electrical Safety Workshop, an in-depth session focused on one of the most critical challenges facing the offshore wind sector today—electrical safety.

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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.

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Manual Handling Campaign

23-06-2025

We’re delighted to launch the joint G+ and SafetyOn campaign to address manual handling in the wind industry: 4 videos, 1 goal – to get home safe.

Whether you're managing a team or turning the bolts yourself, this series is about protecting the people powering our future.

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G+ have released their latest GPG draft for wider stakeholder consultation

16-06-2025

G+ has released their DRAFT GPG for "Reducing the risk of collisions between vessels and moving WTG blades" - now out for consultation.

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G+ 2024 Annual Data Report

12-06-2025

The G+ 2024 Annual Data Report has now been released, providing an overview of the year, along with deep dives into insightful patterns identified in the data.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lifting governance GPG - new from the G+

14-05-2025

This new G+ good practice guidance, developed in collaboration with IMCA, aims to share, advance and encourage good practice for the governance of lifting operations in the offshore wind industry, setting out the collective expectations of G+ members.

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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.

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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.

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum

31-03-2025

This year, for the first time, we are hosting our in-person forum in the APAC region - join us on the 25 September at the Oakwood Premier in Incheon, South Korea, for our key annual gathering of offshore wind industry professionals committed to advancing health and safety practices. Draft programme now available.

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G+ Stakeholder Forum European Webinar

24-03-2025

The European webinar focused on the theme: “Health and safety at the interfaces - vessel operations in an expanding offshore wind industry”. Presentation slides and video recording available.

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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.

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G+ March Newsletter Published

13-03-2025

Stay up to date with the latest from the global offshore health and safety organisation.

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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)

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RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS

12-03-2025

Petzl is recalling these harnesses due to a non-conforming batch of FAST LT buckles that could lead to a fatal fall.

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Electrical safe system of work - workshop report published

28-02-2025

G+ have been working with SafetyOn to enhance safety protocols in the onshore and offshore wind industry through the Safe System of Work (SSOW) workshops, which focused on refining and standardising the WTSRs.

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Ørsted leader to Chair industry health and safety group

14-02-2025

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation have today announced their new Chair and Vice Chair.

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Marine Safety Information Bulletin

03-02-2025

Non-Operating Individual (NOI), Resumption of Enforcement of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Requirements.  On January 1, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s statutory authority to enforce the requirement for a NOI to possess an MMC resumed.

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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.

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Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024

11-12-2024

Latest offshore regulations from the Australian government - coming into operation from 12 December 2024.

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G+ Steel Fabrication GPG published

11-12-2024

This GPG shares formal, practical, and relevant guidelines aimed at project developers, to address the major challenges in H&S during steel fabrication for offshore wind.

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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.

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum 2025

28-11-2024

The 11th annual Stakeholder Forum will be held on 25 September 2025 in Incheon, South Korea, preceded by regional events for the Americas and Europe - register now!

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G+ UAS GPG published

27-11-2024

This GPG aims to share, advance and encourage good health and safety practice when using UASs in the offshore wind industry.

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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.

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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...

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G+ Lifesaving rules

06-11-2024

Lifesaving rules have been used across several industrial sectors for some time with proven success at reducing fatal and serious incidents. Members and associates of G+ assessed the applicability of existing rules in other industries and among members, associates and the supply chain.

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G+ OWF transfer GPG (2nd ed.) published

14-10-2024

Second edition of the G+ offshore wind farm transfer good practice guidance. This guidance aims to provide a framework of how to execute a safe transfer in an offshore wind farm.

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Safety Alert - WAH equipment - Immediate Stop Use Notice

30-09-2024

3M is issuing this “Stop Use/Remediate” notice for select 3M DBI-SALA® Ultra-Lok Self-Retracting Lifelines.

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New signposting webpage now available

09-09-2024

As world leaders in offshore wind health and safety (H&S), the G+ collaborates with a variety of organisations and often works alongside stakeholders in producing publications to drive improvement in this sector of the industry. However, many of these companies have their own publications and resources, that we have signposted, to further increase awareness and performance of the industry’s endeavours in incident reduction.

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G+/IMCA W2W report published

03-09-2024

The G+ and International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) held a joint workshop on 9th April 2024 in response to incidents with ‘Walk to Work’ (W2W) access systems in offshore wind.

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BSI Lift Publication

30-08-2024

BSI Standards Development publication - BS EN 81-44:2024 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Lifting appliances in wind turbines.

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G+ Arc Flash GPG published

05-08-2024

The framework was developed in conjunction with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers operating in the US offshore wind industry to generate consensus-based guidance around which developers, OEMs and national safety authorities can work together to allow each to successfully meet their obligations under the applicable regulatory or legislative frameworks.

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G+ Safe by Design workshop report published

05-08-2024

This report documents the discussions and recommendations from a G+ Safe by Design workshop which brought together industry experts to assess the hazards and management of risks related to materials equipment handling in offshore wind.

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Federal Register: Renewable Energy Modernization Rule

20-06-2024

Published May 15th, effective from July 15th -  the fully updated, final Renewable Energy Modernization Rule.

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G+ Safe by Design guidance published

19-06-2024

This Good Practice Guideline has been produced to support the offshore wind industry in implementing the Safe by Design philosophy through the lifecycle and ultimately lead to improved health and safety outcomes.

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Bolt handling innovation challenge

11-06-2024

Submit your solution to mitigate potential health and safety incidents due to heavy lifting and manual handling challenges associated with bolt fixing activities in offshore wind!

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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)

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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.

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"Why risk it, just click it"

06-06-2024

The G+ are delighted to announce that we have published a video and posters to encourage personnel aboard Crew Transfer Vessels to wear the seatbelts provided.

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EI LIVE I G+: A data driven approach for a safer global offshore wind industry?

05-06-2024

Register now for our latest webinar - discussing our data driven approach and how we learn from each other as we collaborate towards a safer global offshore wind industry.

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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.

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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.

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G+ 2024 Stakeholder Forum - Video & Report Release

13-05-2024

Video and report now available of the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation annual forum that was held on 07 March 2024 in Paris.

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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.

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G+ Stakeholder Forum 2024 video released

07-05-2024

The G+ Stakeholder Forum is an annual event, led by the G+, for anyone working in the offshore wind industry who is passionate about offshore wind health and safety.

The event provides an important forum for the sector to gather to hear and discuss past and future work.

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G+ Examining the impact of floating wind turbines on the human operator: A scoping review published

30-04-2024

The emergence of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) is raising concerns about the impact on individuals responsible for maintaining these installations.

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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.

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HSE Emergency Response Planning Letter

11-04-2024

Recently received - a letter to G+ regarding HSE's update to emergency response arrangements.

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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.

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Recently published by HSE

04-04-2024

The latest cost recovery documentation published by HSE.

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G+ 10th Annual Stakeholder Forum hosted in France

03-04-2024

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation held its 10th annual Stakeholder Forum in Paris, on Thursday 7 March.

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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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Publication of G+ white paper on steel fabrication

13-03-2024

The first phase of a G+ project aiming to better understand the complexities of health and safety in the fabrication of steel structures for current and future offshore wind projects.

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Personnel Transfer

01-03-2024

G+ has produced a draft high-level risk assessment of different personnel transfer methods used in the offshore wind industry, available for consultation.

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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.

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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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Collaboration with Brazilian Wind Group

09-02-2024

G+ are partnering with ABEEólica, the Brazilian trade association for energy.

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GPG Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

16-01-2024

G+ has released their DRAFT GPG for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), for consultation.

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GPG Arc flash and shock labeling and accolated signage consultation

16-01-2024

G+ has released their DRAFT GPG for Arc flash and shock labeling and accolated signage, for consultation.

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SSE Renewables safety head steps up to lead G+

08-01-2024

G+ has announced David Griffiths (SSE Renewables) as its new Chair, supported by Lisbeth Norup Frømling (Ørsted), who will be Vice Chair.

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum 2024

05-12-2023

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation annual forum discusses progress in global offshore wind health and safety and will be held on 07 March 2024 in Paris.

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2nd ed. of G+ IOER GPG published

15-11-2023

In this 2nd ed., the original content, has been reviewed by the G+ regional Focal Groups and revised where needed to become truly global.

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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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3rd ed. of safe management of OW small service vessels published

04-10-2023

This guideline addresses small service vessels operating in OWFs under instructions from site management.

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TotalEnergies the latest member to join flourishing G+

02-10-2023

At the G+ AGM, TotalEnergies was formally approved as a Board Member of G+, and will have Board representation as well as participate in G+’s European, Asia Pacific and Americas Focal Groups.

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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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The G+ 2022 Incident Data Report is now available

22-06-2023

In 2022, the no. of hours worked saw a record-breaking 44.6 million hours worked (38% increase from 2021). The TRIR and LTIF have both continued on a downward trajectory.

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bp and Northland Power join as new G+ Members

04-05-2023

G+ announce bp and Northland Power as new members of the organisation, strengthening our focus on driving the highest safety standards across the sector.

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G+ 2023 Stakeholder Forum - Video & Report Release

03-05-2023

Video and report now available of the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation annual forum that was held on 23 March 2023 in Madrid.

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G+ SbyD workshop: Floating Offshore Wind

21-03-2023

On 30 November 2022, G+ held a Safe by Design Workshop which brought together industry experts to assess health and safety risks relating to floating offshore wind.

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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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Contractor engagement and behavioural safety in onshore civils

16-02-2023

G+ and SafetyOn have just launched a set of guidelines for onshore civil engineering and construction works in the wind industry.

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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.

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G+ Stakeholder Forum - APAC Webinar

14-02-2023

Register today for our G+ Stakeholder Forum - APAC Webinar - March 14 2023 - 15.00 – 16.30 (CST + 8) to join the discussion on the important issues in offshore wind health and safety.

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OW Ladder Climbing

12-01-2023

The UoP & G+ provided a detailed ergonomics assessment, identifying the key risks to technicians associated with ladder climbing in the offshore wind industry. Video, case study & report available.

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1st G+ H&S Workshop in Taiwan

08-12-2022

G+ is hosting a series of H&S workshops in Taiwan! The 1st G+ Taiwan workshop will be in the afternoon of December 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 (GMT+8), discussing the issue of emergency response in offshore wind.

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum 2023

06-12-2022

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation annual forum discussed progress in global offshore wind health and safety and was held on 23 March 2023 in Madrid.

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G+ Floating OW HAZID

06-12-2022

This G+ publication focuses on the issues and risks associated with a typical floating offshore wind farm, across key operational periods during its lifecycle.

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G+ Improving compliance workshop

05-12-2022

This G+ publication provides the user with a set of materials to deliver a 3-hour workshop on routine/low-complexity lifts that are part of day-to-day operations in the offshore wind industry.

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G+/SafetyOn Onshore Civils Consultation

17-08-2022

G+ and SafetyOn are seeking comments on the latest draft of the joint good practice guidance document on Onshore Civils Work in Construction.

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New staff appointments

17-08-2022

Against a backdrop of rapid growth in the global offshore wind industry, G+ has today announced a series of new appointments to the G+ secretariat, based at the Energy Institute, to steer the organisation through planned expansion.

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G+ April 2022 newsletter

09-05-2022

G+ have issued the latest newsletter updating the industry on what we are doing to promote and maintain the highest possible standards of health and safety in our sector.

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G+ Stakeholder Forum 2022 recordings

21-03-2022

On 8th-9th March 2022, we hosted our annual G+ Stakeholder Forum. The recordings of the Core, North America and APAC events are now available on Youtube and on the Whova platform.

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G+ Stakeholder Forum 2022

04-03-2022

G+ will be hosting our annual Stakeholder Forum next week, including a session for APAC from 15:30-17:00 UTC +8 on Wednesday 9th March – and we’d be delighted if you would like to join us!

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The new chairperson of the G+

10-01-2022

Delighted to welcome Jakob Nielsen, Director H&S OW Vattenfall, as the new chairperson of the G+.

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G+ October 2021 newsletter

07-10-2021

G+ have issued the latest newsletter updating the industry on what we are doing to promote and maintain the highest possible standards of health and safety in our sector.

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WTSR 4th Edition

01-07-2021

Release of WTSR and Support Procedures - 4th Edition

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Renewables: Health, Safety and Sustainability Conference

23-06-2021

Register for the Energy Institute's Renewables: Health, Safety and Sustainability Conference in November 2021.

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G+ 2020 Incident data report

23-06-2021

G+ has published its annual incident data report for 2020.

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Manual handling and ergonomics case study now available in Mandarin

23-06-2021

The G+ Case study on reducing manual handling and ergonomics related incidents in the offshore wind industry is now available in Mandarin.

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum 2021 report

22-04-2021

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation held its Annual Stakeholder Forum on 03 & 04 March 2021

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G+ safe helicopter operations in support of the global offshore wind industry

01-03-2021

With helicopter use growing in the offshore wind industry, the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and...

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G+ Annual Stakeholder Forum 2021

27-01-2021

The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation is delighted to invite you to their annual Stakeholder Forum 2021 on 03 & 04 March 2021. The theme of the event this year will be “worker involvement”

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G+ October 2020 newsletter

26-10-2020

G+ have issued the latest newsletter updating the industry on what we are doing to promote and maintain the highest possible standards of health and safety in our sector.

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Innovative solutions found for offshore wind workforce during pandemic webinar

26-10-2020

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Global Offshore Wind Summit 12 - 14 October 2020

24-09-2020

G+ is sponsoring the Global Offshore Wind Summit – Taiwan Virtual, organised by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan on 12-14 October 2020.

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Helicopter operations GPG

22-09-2020

The G+ has released the draft of their Helicopter Operations Good Practice Guidance document for stakeholder review and comment.

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G+ response to HSE letter

04-08-2020

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G+ Offshore wind farm transfer GPG

31-07-2020

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G+ 2019 Incident data report

30-06-2020

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G+ COVID-19 Position Paper

22-06-2020

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G+ webinar on Physical and medical requirements for offshore wind industry workforce

18-06-2020

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Translated version of GPG

12-05-2020

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Translated version of GPG

23-04-2020

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6th G+ Stakeholder Day

23-04-2020

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G+ and COVID-19 Update

23-04-2020

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Manual handling and ergonomics case study

23-04-2020

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22-04-2020

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18-03-2020

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09-03-2020

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09-03-2020

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Translated version of the small service vessels guidance and DROPS reliable securing booklet in German, French and Mandarin.

09-03-2020

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Manual handling and ergonomics case study document published

06-02-2020

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Tove Lunde sets out the mission ahead of the 6th G+ Stakeholder Forum

29-01-2020

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6th G+ Stakeholder Day agenda released

22-01-2020

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Equinor safety head takes helm of offshore wind health & safety body

21-01-2020

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Offshore wind health and safety performance improving

10-12-2019

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Integrated Offshore Emergency Response (IOER)

10-12-2019

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Hydraulic torqueing and tensioning report released

10-12-2019

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Good practice guidance translated into multiple languages

10-12-2019

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