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Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules

Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

September 3, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC Business

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Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

Original source: BBC Business
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