The Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea exploded in 1988 – this program investigates the factors which led to the disaster. 35 survivors validated that the Risk Analyst’s advice of commissioning rigs

and differing designs of Norwegian oil platforms jeopardised safety and claimed the lives of 167.

Duration: 40 mins.

Location: North Sea

Training Applications:

• Oil, gas and offshore platform engineering

• Safety design issues

• Permit-to-work procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Safety and rescue systems

• Management decision making – production output versus safety considerations

• Statutory policymaking (national and international law)

• Contractor and subcontractor issues

• Training and accreditation issues

• Handling and storage of dangerous goods

• Communication techniques

• Allocation of responsibility issues