The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has launched a consultation program on a draft policy framework for offshore oil and gas safety.
Part of the Department’s Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review, the consultation program invites stakeholders involved in, or affected by, the offshore oil and gas safety regime to make a submission.
The Department said the draft framework set out its proposed policy approach.
“It forms part of our commitment to continuous regulatory improvement for the safety of workers involved in offshore oil and gas activities in Commonwealth waters,” it said.
“We developed the draft framework following consultation with the offshore workforce, industry, Government Agencies and unions.”
It said it would also consider submissions received in response to its Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review discussion paper.
“Your input will be used to refine and improve the framework,” the Department said.
“This will help us provide an effective, leading-practice framework for securing the health, safety and welfare of offshore oil and gas workers.”
Submissions will be accepted until 29 October and the Department’s 30-page Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review as well as information on how to have a say can be accessed at this PS News link.
