by westoncompliance | May 7, 2026 | Environment, Explosives, MMO, Noise, OPRED, Surveying, UK
The MMO and OPRED have issued a formal call for information from developers and operators planning underwater noise-generating activities in or affecting the Southern North Sea Special Area of Conservation during Winter 2026–27 (1 October 2026 to 31 March...
by westoncompliance | Apr 13, 2026 | COMAH, Dangerous Goods, Explosives, Fees, Health and Safety Executive, Ionising Radiation, Onshore, Pipelines, Renewables, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has increased the fees it charges for some of the regulatory services it provides. These include fee for intervention (FFI), COMAH and offshore safety.The increases came into effect on 1st April 2026.Read more…Source: HSE.
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Certification, Equipment, Explosives, OPSS, Product Safety, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has updated the GB guide to include the actions required if the Approved Body resigns.Read more…Source: OPSS.
by westoncompliance | Aug 21, 2024 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Conservation, Explosives, Habitat, Marine Mammals, MMO, Noise, Offshore Installation, OPRED, Surveying
The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED), in conjunction with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) request that oil and gas, CCS or gas storage operators who are or may be planning to undertake any impulsive noise activities...
by westoncompliance | May 24, 2024 | Decommissioning, Explosives, IMDG, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels, Wells
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published guidance for carrying military and commercial explosives, stating when a government authorised explosives representative is required. This supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Read more…...
by westoncompliance | Apr 10, 2024 | Chemicals, Explosives, Health and Safety, Occupational Health, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice on the manufacturing, storage and carriage of thermites and thermite containing articles. The HSE has identified thermites, and thermite containing articles, that meet the criteria for being classified...
