Personal Wellness (more...)
| Beside the economic benefits of offshore development,
the health and welfare of offshore workers is sometimes overlooked
when in truth it is no less important. The industry has evolved
substantially in this regard over several decades, with improvements
to work site design and employee assistance programs. However, prospective
employees should still consider carefully whether this lifestyle
is the right one for themselves and for their families. |
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| Lifestyle |
- workers on oil and gas platforms often have a 12 hour
work day for 14, 21 or 28 consecutive days
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| Worker Health and Safety |
- intense work schedule, confined environment, separation from family
and friends
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- can lead to: stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, drug and
alcohol abuse, distraction, fatigue, physical ailments, spousal abuse,
promiscuity
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| Social Groups |
- impact on local communities due to influx of workers and their families |
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- once jobs are finished, are workers likely to stay in the community? |
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- do the local residents feel that the development is benefiting their
community? |
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- how do children cope with one parent being gone for long periods
of time?
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| New Wealth |
- high salaries and low living expenses |
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- disparity in monthly income within the community can lead to resentments |
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