A new role in Wildlife Emergency Preparedness & Response
mercredi 14 août 2024
Our Wildlife Emergency Preparedness & Response Team is introducing a new role of Wildlife Response Operational Lead.
Oiled Wildlife Preparedness & Response in Argentina: A Collaborative Triumph
dimanche 4 août 2024
A successful workshop highlighted industry, government, and NGO cooperation, promoting wildlife preparedness and response across Latin America. Led by YPF/Equinor and delivered by experts, this event inspired a culture of collaboration for effective wildlife protection.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Days
vendredi 12 juillet 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Days are opportunities to incorporate social and environmental values into a company's daily operations and interactions, fostering support for local communities. At OSRL, we embrace CSR for its numerous benefits, including enhanced reputation and a positive impact on employee morale and well-being.
Successful Completion of Intensive Oil Spill Response Training for New Responders
mardi 2 juillet 2024
Our new responders completed an intensive 12-week training with a challenging final exercise. They managed a fictional oil spill near Portsmouth and Chichester, showcasing their readiness and teamwork.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Responders
jeudi 27 juin 2024
Discover how Oil Spill Response educated students at Fair Oak Junior School about oil spills, our mitigation techniques, and the importance of environmental protection. Learn about our new Science, Technology, and Stakeholder Engagement (STSE) Team's role in fostering long-term relationships and educating communities on best practices.
ISOC 2024
lundi 20 mai 2024
Discover our highlights from the IOSC in New Orleans: workshops, wildlife response, awards, and global collaborations enhancing oil spill preparedness and response.
Dual Thought and Decision-Making: Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy in Crisis Management
jeudi 9 mai 2024
The world of psychology and decision-making bid farewell to a luminary in late March as Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel laureate who revolutionised our understanding of human cognition, passed away. Among his many contributions, Kahneman's explanation of System 1 and System 2 thinking is a cornerstone of modern psychology.
In this blog post, we reflect on his legacy for crisis management.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
vendredi 3 mai 2024
World Day for Safety and Health is observed every year on 28 April and aims to raise awareness about the prevention of occupational accidents and ill health globally.
Throughout the week commencing Monday, 29 April, we commemorated this day in our bases around the world to further promote the importance of safety and health in our organisation. Find out more about our activities.
Responder Diaries: Starting Out As A New Responder
mardi 30 avril 2024
In their first twelve weeks, our new wave of responders undergo a rigorous training process, introducing them to our different methods of responding to an oil spill, the equipment used, and scenario-based exercises to test their newly learned skills.
A recent group of new recruits documented their journey in this blog and described how varied and interesting the role of a responder can be.
Remembering incidents that have shaped our organisation
mardi 26 mars 2024
This month, we remember three significant incidents that have changed the landscape of oil spill response: the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Texas City refinery explosion, and the Alexander L. Kielland oil rig disaster.