The standards work that has been performed by the established European offshore wind industry over more than a decade is creating a valuable HSE platform not only for North Europe, but also for less experienced markets such as Southern Europe, Asia and the USA. Continue reading
By Kirsten Bank Christensen
Vice President, Group HSEQ, A2SEA A/S
The offshore wind industry is growing and maturing at an impressive pace. With this pace comes considerable opportunity to improve on health and safety. But exactly what does it take to put safe working systems into play? And how can we build up experience, resources and training to establish safety as more than just an operational safeguard? Continue reading
With safety at the heart of everything A2SEA does, we constantly look for areas that could offer further improvements – or reinforce focus on key safety practices. Recently, we’ve implemented a Dropped Objects campaign designed to offer greater protection to A2SEA employees, our suppliers, sub-contractors and clients. Continue reading
On the job with Christian Schrøder: Zero Harm Safety Coach, A2SEA A/S
“I’m a safe person by nature – in everything I do,” says Christian. “At home, for example, I’m the one who checks the dishwasher, turning the knives so their sharp tips point downward.” Continue reading
By Jens Frederik Hansen, CEO, A2SEA
Are heavy investments in safety management just part of doing business in offshore wind – or are companies who prioritise such investments better positioned to succeed?
In many other industries, CEOs are often quoted saying that safety and health is key for their company’s success. But does the same apply to offshore wind construction companies? And is there a tangible competitive advantage for installation contractors who don’t just react to client safety demands but proactively think beyond? Continue reading
By Samuel Leopold, Executive Vice President, DONG Energy Wind Power
The offshore wind industry is facing two must-win battles. We need to reduce the cost of electricity from offshore wind turbines; and we need to improve our health and safety performance.
The two challenges have a number of similarities. In relatively few years, we need to accomplish what other industry sectors have spent many years achieving. Over the next ten years, we need to be at a health and safety level that matches the level that other sectors, including the oil and gas sector, have spent more than 100 years reaching. This is a major challenge. Continue reading
By Kirsten Bank Christensen, Vice President, Group HSEQ
Safety is our license to operate – and there can be no compromises when it comes to ensuring that our people return safely from their work every single day. But getting safety right takes sharp focus, meticulous planning and a carefully coordinated effort from everyone involved. And that’s where A2SEA’s Safety Supplier Days make a real difference. Continue reading
What’s the No. 1 driver behind choosing marine safety equipment for A2SEA’s vessels?
Unlike many shipowners, it’s not the minimal level of compliance as determined by classification, flagstate and international regulations. And it’s not the cheapest products that live up to those rules, either. Continue reading
RenewableUK has released an updated edition of its health and safety guidelines for the offshore wind and marine energy industries.
At around 270 A4 pages, the latest Offshore Wind and Marine Energy Health and Safety Guidelines is a fairly weighty document, but it makes highly interesting reading for those involved in ensuring safety in the industry. And that, these days, means almost everyone in some way or other. Continue reading
By Kirsten Bank Christensen, Vice President, Group HSEQ
A2SEA’s Fit for Future programme calls for increased focus on HSEQ performance. To deliver on our ambitions, we’re introducing the concept of decentralisation – a powerful driver for complete HSEQ integration in the company. Continue reading