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British Helicopter Advisory Board
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The British Helicopter Advisory Board is the civil helicopter industry's trade association. BHAB negotiates with government departments and the industry's regulator - the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) - on behalf of the industry and promotes the helicopter's diverse roles to the general public.
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British Chamber of Shipping
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The Chamber of Shipping is the Trade Association for UK-based ship owners and ship managers, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally. The Chamber works with Government, Parliament, international organisations, unions and the general public on behalf of the sectors that make up the shipping industry to ensure that the UK continues to be a global centre for shipping business - with world-class standards and an internationally competitive and consistent fiscal and policy environment.
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British Safety Council
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The British Safety Council is Europe's largest independent occupational health and
safety organisation. Founded in 1957, it now has a turnover of more than £8 million.
The British Safety Council works hand-in-hand with the world's leading companies,
developing safe systems of work. Our specialist teams of lecturers, trainers, auditors,
advisers and information providers give practical help to organisations in more
than 53 countries worldwide. We have more than 130 staff based at our head office
in Hammersmith and Training Centre in Chiswick (both in West London).
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The British Rig Owners Association
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BROA is the Trade Association for British owned and managed mobile offshore drilling and accommodation rigs. BROA was set up in 1982 to provide rig owners and managers with a forum for the discussion of common interests and to facilitate industry co-operation with the UK Government, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Community.
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Business Link
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Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) aimed at small to medium sized companies.
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Canada - Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
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The Board is the independent joint agency of the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia responsible for the regulation of petroleum activities in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area, including: health and safety for offshore workers, protection of the environment during offshore petroleum activities, management and conservation of offshore petroleum resources, compliance with the provisions of the Accord Acts that deal with Canada-Nova Scotia employment and industrial benefits, issuance of licences for offshore exploration and development, and resource evaluation, data collection and distribution.
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Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
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The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board manages the petroleum resources in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Board's authority is derived from the legislation implementing the 1985 Atlantic Accord between the two governments.
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Department of Labour Health and Safety Section - New Zealand
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The Department of Labour provides best practice information and guidance to assist New Zealand businesses with health and safety in the workplace. The Department of Labour also inspects workplaces to check on safety and health arrangements, investigates accidents at work, and makes sure employers and employees comply with health and safety legislation. They are responsible for regulating the storage and use of hazardous substances, explosives and dangerous goods, and for the safety of amusement devices.
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Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme
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Phase one of the Drops workppack is Step by Step Guidance on implementing the DROPS
Scheme within the drilling derrick. The workpack is intended as a guide to eliminating
the incidence of dropped objects from within drilling derrick structures. As such,
the overall objectives of the DROPS model are to eliminate injury to people, eliminate
the incidence of damage sustained in the derrick structure and to eliminate damage
to other associated derrick equipment. Phase two of the initiative has been designed
to fullfil the demand for relevant and informative materaial in pursuit of eliminating
Dropped Objects throughout the wider field of the Oil and Gas industry. The second
phase of the initiative (by means of a video) draws attention to the potential for
dropped object incidents throughout the supply chain, provoking discussion on responsobilities,
causes and effect and the wider consequences.
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DTI - Working Time Directive
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Public Consultation
Measures to implement directive 2000/34/ec of the european parliament and of the
council, amending council directive 93/104/ec concerning certain aspects of the
organisation of working time to cover sectors and activities excluded from that
directive.
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East of England Energy Group - EEEGR
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The East of England Energy Group is a business led, business driven regional energy industry association. It is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. Its membership comprises commercial businesses and organisations, public sector agencies, not-for-profit bodies and academic institutions. EEEGR is the single focal point representing the energy industry and striving to ensure that all these regional assets combine to form a world-class industry capable of competing in a global energy market.
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Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel Association
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ERRVA represents the owners and operators of the UK Continental Shelf Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRV's). It has been established to co-ordinate the common interests of the Owners and Operators in the future development of Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels, and to promote the safety and development of standby services with the aim of being the world leaders in rescue and recovery services.
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Fire and Blast Information Group
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The Fire and Blast Information Group is an organisation committed to improving safety
on offshore installations through the development and sharing of expert knowledge
on hydrocarbon fires and explosions. The group has over 60 members which include
oil and gas companies, legislators, certifying authorities, design contractors,
specialist consultants, equipment manufacturers and research centres. FABIG was
established in 1992 and is managed by the UK Steel Construction Institute.
FABIG Collates and assimilates explosion and fire research results and information
from a wide range of sources and re-present the information to members (in the form
of FABIG Newsletters and FABIG Technical Meetings) such that they are fully briefed
of the state of knowledge in this field. FABIG also develops specialist design guidance
on explosion and fire engineering for the offshore oil and gas industry, and disseminates
this information in the form of FABIG Technical Notes.
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HSE Direct
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Developed by the Health and Safety Executive in partnership with Butterworths Tolley, hsedirect is an online health and safety information resource. It allows instant access for those requiring health and safety legislation and guidance. With varied subscription options, hsedirect is ideal for health and safety professionals, managers, trainers, consultants and union representatives - in fact, anyone with an interest in health and safety.
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IADC Safety Alert Database
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Each month, IADC distributes Safety Alerts to members. These alerts and lessons learned provide information the IADC believes to be important and deserving of your attention.
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International Association of Geophysical Contractors
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IAGC is the international trade association representing the industry that provides geophysical services (geophysical data acquisition, seismic data ownership and licensing, geophysical data processing and interpretation, and associated service and product providers) to the oil and gas industry. IAGC's mission is to optimize the business climate and commercial health of the geophysical industry, and to promote the conduct of business in a professional, safe and environmentally responsible manner.
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IMCA (The International Marine Contractors Association)
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IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. IMCA promotes improvements in quality, health, safety, and environmental and technical standards through the publication of guidance and information notes, codes of practice, and by other appropriate means.
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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
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The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (ISOH) was founded in 1945 and is Europes leading body representing safety and health professionals with more than 24,000 members working across the full spectrum of industry, commerce and the public sector.
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International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
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International Stress Management Association (UK)
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The International Stress Management Association UK is a registered charity with a multi-disciplinary professional membership. It exists to promote sound knowledge and best practice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. It sets professional standards for the benefit of individuals and organisations using the services of its members.
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Marine Safety Forum
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The Marine Safety Forum actively promotes good practices and initiatives to promote safety within the marine sector of the Northern European Oil and Gas Industry.
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Minerals Management Services - Kids Section
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The Minerals Management Service (MMS), a bureau in the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the Federal agency that manages the nation's natural gas, oil and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf (OCS).
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National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
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National Safety Council of Australia
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New face for Europe
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The European Agency for Safety and Health at work has launched a new corporate website with an interface in all 11 official EU languages. The site provides free access to the agency's portfolio of publications and information services on safety and health at work, and a host of new features such as shortcuts to key information on occupational health. The organisation hopes to use the revamped website as a vehicle for educating employers on how to develop a 'preventative culture' in the workplace.
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National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority Australia
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NOPSA is a Statutory Authority regulating Commonwealth, State and Territory coastal waters with accountability to the relevant Ministers. The Authority has its headquarters based in Perth, Australia. The role of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) is to administer offshore petroleum safety legislation. The organisation's primary objectives include: Improving health and safety outcomes across the offshore petroleum industry, Ensuring health and safety regulation of the offshore petroleum industry is provided to standards that are equal to the best in the world, reducing the regulatory burden on the offshore petroleum industry, which operates across multiple jurisdictions, by delivering a consistent and comprehensive health and safety regime.
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Offshore Contractors Association
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The OCA represents the Oil and Gas contracting industry. Communication is one of the key goals of the Offshore Contractors' Association. Through close links with Westminster, the Scottish Parliament and the media the OCA seeks to make the industry's concerns known.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (U.S.)
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OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America. Since the agency was created in 1971, workplace fatalities have been cut in half and occupational injury and illness rates have declined 40 percent. At the same time, U.S. employment has nearly doubled from 56 million workers at 3.5 million worksites to 105 million workers at nearly 6.9 million sites.
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Offshore Research Focus (ORF)
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Offshore Research Focus (ORF) has, since 1977, reported on Government funded research and development work associated with offshore oil and gas exploration and production. ORF is currently sponsored by the Offshore Safety Division of the Health and Safety Executive and is published quarterly by the Steel Construction Institute. The main topics covered by ORF are Collisions, Decommissioning, Diving Operations, Diver Physiology, Evacuation, Fire & Blast, Floating Stability, Human Factors, Materials Performance, Mechanical Equipment & Systems, Moorings Failure, Occupational Health, Oceanography & Fluid Loadings, Organisation & Management, Pipelines, Process Systems & Process Control, Safety Systems, Structural Failure (Concrete), Structural Failure (Steel), Wells & Well Operations.
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OIAC (Offshore Industry Advisory Committee)
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OIAC is a tripartite committee. OIAC includes members representing employers, employees, unions, trade associations and other government departments. Although, no longer an official HSC advisory committee it continues to provide an important forum for the discussion of health and safety matters in the offshore industry. The Helicopter Liaison Group (HLG) is a sub-committee of OIAC. Its role is to advise OIAC on the developments and operation of the safety regime for offshore helicopter operation under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and its subordinate legislation, and on any safety related matters.
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Oil and Gas Independents Association
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The Oil and Gas Independents' Association is a self-help group of 34 oil companies active in the UKCS who come together to share knowledge and experience of the UKCS business and regulatory climate and to press for changes where appropriate.
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Oil and Gas4U.com
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An informative site for those considering a career in the Oil and Gas Industry. Oil and Gas 4 U offers the latest information, free skills testing and direct links to those companies that may be recruiting right now.
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Oil & Gas UK
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Oil & Gas UK is the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. Its members are companies licensed by the Government to explore for and produce oil and gas in UK waters.
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Oil City
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The idea of OilCity, is to gather personal experiences and knowledge that exists in the minds of the tens of thousands of people who have worked in the North Sea over the past 50+ years, for the future benefit of the industry and to provide a valuable historical record. Most of all, OilCity is a way for you to tell your own stories and anecdotes that that have contributed to the success of the industry.
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Oil Online
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The aim of Oil Online is to provide the highest quality editorial product across the broad spectrum of offshore technologies - above and below the water line, from the sandface to the export point - Offshore Engineer gives busy oil industry engineers and managers incisive, insightful reporting that is of practical use and value in their day-to-day work.
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OPITO
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OPITO's strategic role lies in identifying current and future skills needs and ensuring that education and training arrangements are in place to meet them. OPITO is also the body responsible, on behalf of the offshore oil and gas industry, for ensuring the quality and content of key safety and emergency training. OPITO represents employers, trade unions and academia.
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Petroleum Safety Authority - Norway
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The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway shall stipulate premises and follow up to ensure that the players in the petroleum activities maintain high standards of health, environment, safety and emergency preparedness, and thereby also contribute to creating the greatest possible values for society. The PSA has the regulatory responsibility for safety, emergency preparedness and the working environment in the petroleum activities.
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Platform - Online Version
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Platform Oil & Gas Technology Review is a monthly magazine designed to project the very latest in technological achievements and advancements. You can subscribe to, or advertise in, the high quality printed version which is enhanced with full colour photographs and other features.
In addition to technological achievements and advancements, Platform Oil & Gas Technology Review also includes sections on People, Contracts, UK & International news, along with specific articles on any particular aspect of the industry which requires exposure to a broad readership clientele.
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RAPRA Technology Ltd
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Rapra Technology is Europe's leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra provides comprehensive consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and industries using plastics and rubber in any component, product or production process.
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Repetitive Strain Injury Association
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The RSI Association is a national charity (No. 1082005) providing information, support and advice to people with Repetitive Strain Injuries. The Association also promotes better understanding of RSI conditions through publicity and research.
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
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Providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water.
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Sleep Strategies for Shift Workers
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The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent non-profit making organisation dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting public education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
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Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary
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The Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary is an evergreen, instant reference that takes up no space on your bookshelf and offers many special features:
- Comprehensive: definitions for major oilfield activities.
- Accessible: definitions for both the technical generalist and the expert.
- Accurate: definitions reviewed by technical experts.
- Illustrated: high-quality, full-color photographs and illustrations clarify many definitions.
- Thorough: citations of significant technical papers for further reading.
- Versatile: streamlined navigation, enhanced search capability and key resource links.
- Interactive: on-line capabilities allow for continual expansion and updating based on reader input.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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The role of HSE is to ensure that risks to health and safety from work activities are properly controlled. To help fulfil this duty, HSE has an ongoing publishing schedule which results in a wide range of information being issued from across HSE's Directorates and Divisions each year. A large proportion of this information is now available online, to help you easily access the information you need, a number of navigational tools and search facilities have been provided on the site.
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The International Committee on Regulatory Research and Development (ICRARD)
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ICRARD is focused on transferring knowledge in Technology Assessment and Research Program in the area of health, safety and environment in the petroleum sector.
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The Job Stress Network
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The main aim of the Job Stress Network, which is the home page of the Center for Social Epidemiology, is to disseminate information about job strain and, in particular, work stress. There are links to general information on job strain, and information on how to identify the risk factors.
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TUC
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The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. With 66 affiliated unions representing nearly seven million working people from all walks of life, they campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad. They negotiate in Europe, and at home, build links with political parties, business, local communities and wider society.
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UK Safety Network
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You can search for any listed organisation and their web site by using the company name or web address as a search term, or by simply scrolling through the alphabetical list, returned in batches of 20. Alternatively, you can find web sites for organisations that provide the products or services that you need.
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US Coast Guard Safety Alert Database
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US Coast Guard Safety Alert and Lessons Learned website - Vessel operators, mariners and others encouraged to review the following material. These alerts and lessons learned provide information the Coast Guard believes to be important and deserving of your attention.
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Well Services Contractors Association
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WSCA is the Trade Association representing the Well Services Sector in the UK. WSCA's mission is:
To promote value creation through the safe and responsible exploitation of oil and gas by:
- Gaining recognition for member contribution to Well Technology
- Promoting alignment of objectives with Operators and Suppliers
- Challenging barriers to ensure a sustainable oil and gas business
- Encouraging contracting practices which reflect WSCA member contributions and lower the burden of procurement
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