OIL & GAS: SPECIALISED OILFIELD SERVICES LTD
5 7/8” Heavy Wall Drill Pipe cut at the pin - this cut was achieved with a non-explosive, non
hazmat pipe severance tool
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or 2015, S.O.S. aim to have an accident free year and plan to build
on their environmental policy.
“As we introduce new and exciting technologies, a particular
challenge is how we will maintain the HSE focus within the company.
We plan to increase in size over a relatively short period of time; the
expectation is to grow in physical size as well as increasing our global
foot print. Currently we have one main base and two small satellite
offices and hope to evolve this to approximately 10 global operational
bases within 48 months. We are positioning a robust growth action
plan, laying out the key fundamentals of what is required for a healthy,
safe and environmentally efficient operating base, whilst recognising
the cultural differences found in operating at different locations around
the world.
“There is a need to focus on the training of personnel so effective
communication can be maintained throughout the company. This
will ensure a sustained, high morale within the workforce so all
employees feel part of a team as opposed to being a number within an
organisation.
“Our environmental/sustainability programmes are still in their
infancy, however in our growth, we have plans to build a new office and
incorporate environmental friendly and sustainable technologies such
as rain water harvesting and hybrid solar panels for both water heating
and electricity generation. By doing this we are not only reducing our
carbon footprint but incurring long term savings in costs.”
With the recent debate that the falling oil price may result in health
and safety being neglected, Ian commented: “Some companies have
gathered data on job performance and HSE statistics which were
correlated against the price of oil.