HSE International ISSUE 97 | Page 31

D ue to the nature of the business environment in which FOS work, there is the potential for environmental impact in the instance of any chemical or hydrocarbon release into the environment. “Our Process Engineering department are always looking to ensure fail safe design on systems and to apply world best practice in the implementation of technologies to reduce contamination offshore.” FOS also have a dedicated Technical Safety department who review through formal processes, such as HAZOP and HAZID studies; the engineering designs that are developed within the business. This department has a dedicated team of engineers with extensive experience in offshore technical safety, with the skills to risk assess designs and resolve scenarios to mitigate environmental risk. Fabricom Offshore Services are members of various associations, such as NOF Energy, whose benefits include raising their profile, making new contacts, having the option to attend events at which potential clients detail their upcoming projects and expected work being offered to tender. “We are also associate members of the OCA (Offshore Contractors Association) which enables us to keep up to date with current acceptable rates and expected employee benefits as well being able to access up to date in