This policy sets out the introduction of a 124kg clothed weight limit for offshore workers on UK installations. Developed through cross-industry collaboration and detailed technical and legal review, the policy addresses safety concerns raised by Search and Rescue (SAR) operators and offshore duty holders.
It outlines how the weight limit will be applied via OEUK medical assessments, mobilisation procedures, and heliport check-in controls, with a phased implementation period beginning in November 2026.
Further information, including timelines, examples of mitigation and support measures, and guidance for employers and medical professionals, is available in the Safe Weight Limit Policy Explanatory Note.
For answers to common queries about the policy’s implementation, exemptions, and assessment process, please refer to the Safe Weight Limit FAQs.
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