The OEUK Safe Weight Limit Policy will come into effect on 01 November 2026 and will apply to all personnel travelling offshore.
Under the policy, a maximum clothed weight limit of 124kg will apply to individuals mobilising offshore. From 1 November 2026, anyone whose clothed weight exceeds 124kg will not be permitted to travel offshore. This requirement will apply each time you mobilise offshore. From this date, individuals whose clothed weight exceeds 124kg will not be permitted to mobilise offshore. The requirement will apply each time you travel offshore.
Your health, safety, and wellbeing remain our top priority, and we are committed to supporting any employees who may be concerned that they could exceed the weight limit.
To help us provide appropriate and targeted support, please complete the form using the link below (if you have not already done so) to indicate your OEUK weight category and whether you require assistance.
OEUK Weight Limit Guidelines – Fill out form
If you prefer, you may also contact your HR focal point directly.
Taking early, proactive steps will ensure that any necessary support can be arranged and help prevent difficulties once the guidance becomes mandatory from 1 November 2026 onwards.
We would like to reiterate some of the support available to you:
Weight reviews
Weight reviews are available for any offshore employee who believes they may be nearing the weight-limit restriction. Appointments can be booked at the PAM clinics in Aberdeen and Stockton with a nurse for weight and lifestyle guidance. Telephone/video appointments can also be scheduled for advice and signposting. Contact wood@pamgroup.co.uk or 08081642599 to schedule your review. Appointments are in high demand; the team will book you in as soon as possible.
Employee assistance – Help@Hand
1-2-1 Lifestyle Coaching
Once a 360 Wellbeing Assessment has been completed, employees can access 1-2-1 sessions with a lifestyle coach to chat about current health, fitness and lifestyle habits and work with a dedicated coach to set achievable goals you can sustain over time, helping you to stay motivated. Up to six sessions per year, delivered via video consultation.
Personal training
Access to 1-2-1 sessions with a personal trainer who will assess your fitness and discuss your individual goals before creating a personalised fitness plan. Support can range from simply helping you to become more active and making general improvements to physical health, or support returning to fitness after an illness or injury. Up to six sessions per year, delivered via video consultation.
Nutritional consultations
Get 1-2-1 access to a nutrition consultant for advice and education to help you understand nutritional information, review your dietary habits and develop personalised plans to improve your diet as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Up to six sessions per year, delivered via video consultation.
You can access all details from our provider Help@Hand by downloading the Help@Hand app from the app store. You should have previously been sent a welcome email from help-at-hand@squarehealth.com. This explained how to download the app and provided a temporary password to get you started. If you have not received this, please contact everythingpeople@woodgroup.com with the subject ‘FOR REWARD: HELP@HAND’