North Sea tragedy
2 April 2009
Unite the Union’s thoughts are with
the families, friends and work colleagues of the crew at this very
difficult time. This tragedy brings home to everyone how dangerous
the working environment in the offshore industry is. Every support
and assistance has to be given to the families to help them cope
with this tragedy.
Unite are calling for the grounding of
all Super Puma helicopters working in the North Sea until a full
investigation can be completed. Unite believes that it is essential
that these helicopters are fully checked over, and any actions
required following the investigation are complete before they are
allowed to return to servicing the North Sea.
As yesterday’s events show working
offshore is a hazardous occupation and families have to be
reassured that when their loved ones go offshore to work, they are
going to return safely. Everyone in the industry:unions, employers,
politicians and health & safety bodies have to work together to
ensure that a tragedy of this scale should never happen again.
For further information please contact Amicus’ Regional Officer,
Wullie Wallace on 0771 244 4952 or 01224 588771
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