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.
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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.
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