Sleepless in the North Sea
Article
2012
5
22-26
case law ; unsafe working conditions ; night work ; occupational accidents ; offshore oil extraction ; shift work ; working time ; trade union document
Working time and leave
English
"Work on offshore platforms for oil or gas is an intrinsically dangerous activity. The non-standard hours worked in the industry add to the risk of accidents. But UK courts seem to doubt it."
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