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Cyber defence expert Naval Dome and the offshore division of a supermajor have completed a joint project to identify and mitigate cyber risks common to offshore deepwater drilling rigs.

Findings from the two-year project, culminating in the installation and pilot testing of Naval Dome’s Endpoint cyber defence system aboard drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, indicate that the minimum industry guidelines, regulations and security techniques are out of step with current platform technology, connectivity requirements and cyber-attack methodology.

In a joint research paper presented at an Offshore Technology conference in Houston last week, the authors state: “Activities over two years have demonstrated shortfalls and real challenges that need to be addressed if we are to create a more cyber-secure deepwater drilling rig environment.”

In presenting the Cyberdefence of Offshore Deepwater Drilling Rigs paper to conference delegates, Adam Rizika, Head of Strategy, Naval Dome, said: “Where systems installed on offshore platforms had traditionally been isolated and unconnected, limiting cyber hack success, the increase in remote monitoring and autonomous control, IOT and digitalisation has made rigs much more susceptible to attack.”

Ultra-high pressure water jetting is proving its importance in keeping the development of the UK’s critical off-shore wind farm development programme on track.

Offshore wind farms are now vital to meeting the UK’s electrical energy requirements for the rest of the 21st Century and beyond. New turbine farms are being installed at a rapid rate. 

Meanwhile, the first farms, installed two decades ago, are already reaching the end of their lives and are being decommissioned, creating new and demanding demolition challenges.

Ultra-high water pressure (UHP) jetting specialist RGL, a member of the Water Jetting Association,  is developing technology that enables power companies and demolition contractors to overcome these challenges safely and sustainably.

Safety io GmBH (a software subsidiary of MSA – The Safety Company) has recently achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its information security management practices. This comes after an extensive independent external audit by Bureau Veritas, an accredited independent body. 

Protecting workers when the seconds count

Safety io protects workers and work sites in the industrial and fire service sectors by relentlessly creating, refining and expanding software tools that improve operations and outcomes.

Safety io offers two safety platforms – the Grid, for industrial customers, and the FireGrid, for fire service customers – and two independent Grid services: Fleet Manager, which helps ensure customers' detectors and colleagues are ready for work, and Live Monitor, which provides customers with the information they need to take action when seconds count.  These platforms are supported by web and mobile application experiences.

Low Emission Fuel Background

The demand for cleaner low emission fuels has been on the rise in recent times due to the ongoing threat of global warming and the greener mindset of younger generations. In 2010 only 7% of the UK’s generated power was from renewable sources, however in 2020 this skyrocketed to 47%, an obvious sign of change for the better.

The most popular types of renewable energy include solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal and biomass, these are in abundant supply and usage is on the increase. However dirty sources of power such as fossil fuels (gas, oil and coal) and nuclear energy still account for the largest proportion and it will take many years for them to become obsolete.

Many workers in hazardous environments could be wearing protective workwear that is not fit for purpose, according to workwear supply and laundry provider, Elis.

Elis works with thousands of businesses around the UK, advising them on their protective clothing  requirements, supplying the workwear and then regularly laundering and maintaining it. The company has in-house PPE expertise in recommending workwear based on risks and hazards present in industrial working environments and estimates that around 60 per cent of business are using at least some workwear that is not fit for purpose.

Paul Swift of Elis comments:  “We help our customers assess the hazards involved and make recommendations to ensure that customers’ protective workwear meets the relevant requirements. It is during this process that we often find that some of the current garments are not providing the wearers with the protection they need and in some cases may not be compliant with legislation.”

ASAP UK is among the first to follow the new process for Grade I Medical Device registration 

Changes in the law post – Brexit regarding the registration of medical devices mean manufacturers, distributors and importers must follow new rules and guidelines. ASAP UK has already created all the necessary product technical files and is working towards meeting the requirements for registration under the new law; the company aims to be among the first to achieve this. 

The Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021, which dictates how the UK medical technology industry is regulated post – Brexit, came into effect on 1st January 2021; a key change is that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is now solely responsible for registering medical devices for the UK market. 

Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance.

Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in Work Trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Sustainable fabrics, body-mapping designs and improved performance are key features in the all-New Work trousers for men and women. Wherever they’re working, whenever they’re on task and whatever the weather, there’s a pair of trousers to suit.

The new and improved technology throughout the Hellberg Safety communications product range delivers the most advanced protection.

Hazardous work environments demand effective and reliable communication between people. Sometimes you need to talk and sometimes you just have to listen. With a range of up to 3km the new Hellberg Local hearing protector and communication headset makes it easy to talk to with colleagues - without the hassle of taking off your ear defenders. 

It’s just one PPE solution in a wide range of Eye, Face, Hearing and Communication solutions that have been developed and independently tested in “real-life” situations for optimal performance to deliver products that are comfortable and reliable in any risk environment. 

Certified Hi-Vis Working Clothes to deliver comfort, wellbeing and safety

Instant recognition and continuous protection at work is a life-saver in hazardous conditions. That’s why Hi-Vis working clothes are an integral part of every man and woman’s PPE package – especially in dim, dark or variable light conditions.

Snickers Workwear has an extensive range of garments to suit a wide range of work environments from construction and engineering to handling and logistics; professional trades and lighter manual work; to specialist engineering requiring high standards of certified personal protective clothing.

There’s Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Toolvests, Shirts and Fleeces in the LITEWork, FLEXIWork AllroundWork and ProtecWork families - a host of different garments to satisfy the specific requirements of Classes 1, 2 and 3 protection levels.

Snickers Workwear will give your workday working clothes a good foundation.

Upgraded, Innovative and Sustainable - Snickers Workwear ‘Climate Control’ clothing delivers exceptional comfort and performance. There’s a range of garments that use socially and environmentally responsible fibre technology such as 100% recycled polyester, as well as others available in high-tech breathable fabrics. 

For consistent comfort, the seamless designs are also available in 37.5® ventilating technology for efficient body moisture transport as well as odour-reducing merino wool to suit different types of work, whatever the weather conditions.