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Piper Alpha disaster 36 years on
This North Sea tragedy led to the Cullen Inquiry, which concluded in late 1990.   Before its report, the Thatcher Government introduced new safety regulations in 1989.   The disaster was caused by a flawed permit to work system. Workers injected condensate...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, Piper Alpha
RMT marks 35th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster
This North Sea disaster triggered the Cullen Inquiry, which reported at the end of 1990. Prior to the launch of the Cullen Report, the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives & Safety Committees) Regulations 1989 (SI971) were introduced by the Thatcher Government.   The...
Region: RMT Scotland
Tagged with: RMT, Piper Alpha, Mick Lynch, Offshore, Offshore Workers
Piper Alpha disaster anniversary
This disaster triggered the Cullen Inquiry, which reported at the end of 1990. Prior to the launch of the Cullen Report, the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives & Safety Committees) Regulations 1989 (SI971) were introduced. In September 1997, Step Change in Safety was launched...
Region: RMT Scotland
Tagged with: Piper Alpha, Offshore