A self-employed joiner has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service after a gas cooker he illegally installed exploded, severely injuring two householders and causing more than £580,000 worth of damage to four properties. Alex Irvine was hired by John and Emily Reid to cut out a kitchen unit, worktop and install a new…
The health and safety record of the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry improved during 2011-12, new data show. According to the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the number of leaks that could potentially result in a major incident declined over the year within the sector. In addition, major and significant…
Results of an employer brand survey are launched today by the marketing services team at NES Global Talent. Over 800 oil and gas contractors took part in the survey that focused on employer branding – the package of attributes that denote an organisation’s reputation as an employer. Key findings include: 40% of respondents say…
UK oil and gas industry professionals are enjoying competitive wages according to The Oil and Gas Global Salary Guide 2012, which is based on data from over 14,000 respondents. The Guide, produced by Hays Oil & Gas and leading jobsite Oil and Gas Job Search, shows that full time UK oil professionals enjoy average salaries…