New weight limit for offshore workers puts 3000 UK jobs at risk

Average weight of UK offshore workers has risen to 97 kilograms, posing safety concerns for industry

The UK’s offshore industry will introduce a new weight limit from October this year due to risks in evacuating heavier workers in the event of an emergency. — The UK’s offshore industry will introduce a new weight limit from October this year due to risks in evacuating heavier workers in the event of an emergency.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

Rebecca Conan

European energy correspondentLondon

Published 11 September 2025, 05:47Updated 11 September 2025, 05:47

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