HSE International ISSUE 97 | Page 41

eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 Linear Ex-Light Fitting Brilliantly combining safety, reliability and energy efficiency For further information:  20 % energy saving Cooper Crouse-Hinds UK  60,000 hour rated life Phone: +44 247-630-89 30 E-Mail: [email protected] www.CooperCrouse-Hinds.eu www.eaton.com challenges faced by organisations in and around the oil and gas industry, and Dron & Dickson is no exception to this. We have taken a consistently strong approach from our top management team in clearly stating that H&S will not be compromised. All HSE practitioners need to look at how we safely undertake business operations and how we can continue to evidence value for money HSE practices in an increasingly challenging economic climate. Here at Dron & Dickson we have been, and continue to be, committed to investing in competency assessments and pre-employment technical testing. This ensures that we offer the highest quality health and safety assurance to both existing and future customers.” access systems, costs, disruption and manning levels can be dramatically reduced, thus giving a more efficient installation method.” Dron & Dickson have personnel available in the following areas: • Provision of fully qualified Technicians • Provision of IRATA qualified Level 1, 2 & 3 Rope Access Technicians Challenging Times There has been much debate in the oil and gas industry over the past few months concerning the oil price slump and the consequence that this could have if maintenance levels slip during the downturn. Frank Doran, MP for Aberdeen North recently said that the oil and gas industry should be given targeted tax relief to support the maintenance of infrastructure and health and safety systems and equipment. Graeme said: “We all have to be pragmatic in recognising the Continuous Improvement and Sustainable Solutions Dron & Dickson continuously look at the promotion and improvement of health related issues. Included in this are noise, HAVS, manual handling and hazardous materials as well as waste management and workplace environmental conditions. “We believe that health is of equal importance to safety and will always seek to maintain high standards for our employees. Dron & Dickson has invested significantly in refurbishing and improving our branches with a view to the welfare of our employees. We have, amongst other improvements, upgraded lighting, office layouts, ventilation and air conditioning systems “We believe that health is of equal importance to safety and will always seek to maintain high standards for our employees” HSE INTERNATIONAL 41