Safety Cultures pay off
A recent survey* on workplace safety in Australia showed that 1 in 10 workers is afraid to report workplace safety issues because they fear losing their jobs. A shocking statistic…
Access solution for well intervention vessel
XSPlatforms was asked to provide an access solution for the maintenance tower of a well intervention vessel. This vessel is supplied with a special tower for Blowout Preventor (BOP) maintenance…
Tips for a positive safety culture
QHSE managers (also called HSE managers or HSE officers) have a very important role within a company when it comes to setting guide lines for a safe work environment. They…
Top 10 blogs of 2017
Now that we can almost look back at 2017, it’s time to review our best read blogs of the year. On a weekly basis we publish articles, blogs, reference projects…
XSPlatforms Canada opens this May
We are expanding our international presence overseas by opening our second branch in North America. The XSPlatforms Canada office opens this May and will be located in Toronto, Ontario. Our…
National Safety Stand-Down
The National Safety Stand-Down is organized at a yearly basis and is held for raising awareness about fall hazards. The goal of the National Safety Stand-Down is to prevent falls in…
Safety and Health at Work Day – Prevent occupational accidents
The 28th of April marks the global World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This is an international campaign that returns yearly and expresses the need to promote safe,…
OSHA’s Final Rule for the General Industry – What are the implications?
Today, the final rule for Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D) and Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR part 1910, Subpart I) will be effective, specific to slip, trip…
Workshop for architects: fall protection on “the fifth facade”
As a partner of de Vijfde gevel, XSPlatforms recently contributed to a workshop titled build-up of the fifth facade, with a clear but concise clarification of fall protection for roofs.…
Safety at heights: what is happening in New York?
The New York City Department of Buildings has announced proactive enforcement sweeps to enforce safety rules at construction sites. Also, it was announced that the fines for failing to comply…
