Onshore and offshore pipelines are an economic way of transporting large volumes of hazardous and non-hazardous substances across, into and out of the UK.
We believe that where pipelines are properly designed, built, operated, maintained and eventually decommisioned they are safe for the pipeline workforce and the general public.
Onshore and offshore health & safety jobs, a rewarding career in a positive, flexible environment.
This topic website concentrates on pipelines covered by the Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 (PSR) and in particular on those pipelines known as major accident hazard pipelines (see below). PSR applies to pipelines in Great Britain and to those in territorial waters and the UK Continental Shelf. Pipelines to which PSR does not apply are defined in regulation 3 and Schedule 2 of PSR, for example sewers, drains and most pipelines carrying air or water.
We do not cover the environmental issues that can be associated with pipelines or their possible consequences. These are covered by the Environment Agency in England & Wales and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland.
These include the high pressure natural gas supply transmission and distribution network.
They also cover other pipeline systems transporting oils, chemicals and other gases. Examples include ammonia and ethylene.
These substances are known collectively as dangerous fluids, as defined in schedule 2 of PSR.
Special requirements apply to MAH pipelines, including:
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