43-21 Promulgation of the Offshore Safety Act

Summary

The "Bekendtgørelse af offshoresikkerhedsloven" is the Danish executive order that provides guidelines for offshore safety in the oil and gas industry. The order places obligations on businesses that operate in the offshore sector to ensure the safety of their workers and to prevent accidents, including establishing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and reporting incidents. The order also requires businesses to comply with national and international safety standards, maintain safety equipment and facilities, and provide adequate emergency response measures.

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Issuer

Denmark

Year

2015

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

The Ministry of Employment (Beskæftigelsesministeriet) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing
Construction

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 14: Life Below Water