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NOPSEMA independent operational review underway

The Australian Government has commenced its statutory review of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas…

NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses

NOPSEMA has published a new brochure, NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses, to help people understand what to expect if they are asked to provide information during an investigation.…

Navigational safety measures in place at Cliff Head facility

NOPSEMA has recently installed warning signage at local boat ramps and coastal access points used by recreational and commercial water users. Additionally, contractors have deployed…

New safety alert highlights avian influenza risks for offshore activities

NOPSEMA has published a new environment and safety alert on avian influenza (H5N1), following Australia's first confirmed detections of the virus in June 2026. The alert highlights the potential for…

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Five years on from COVID, the lessons remain relevant

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Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how industry manages infectious disease risks, the key lessons remain as relevant now as they were in 2020.
The offshore environment presents unique…

Diesel engine emissions: new workplace exposure limit takes effect from December 2026

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Safe Work Australia has introduced a new workplace exposure limit (WEL) for diesel particulate matter (DPM) of 0.01 mg/m³, measured as respirable elemental carbon, which will apply from 1 December…

Our latest issue of The Regulator is here

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Our second issue of The Regulator for 2026 is here. This latest edition focuses on NOPSEMA's investigation function, outlining how serious incidents are examined to identify root causes, lessons…

Have your say on updated psychosocial risk management guidance

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Managing psychosocial hazards is still a relatively new regulatory frontier for the offshore oil and gas industry compared to other health and safety factors. To help duty holders understand what’s…

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