About TMF
The Topside Medical Forum (TMF) is a specialist group focused on addressing the medical needs and challenges of offshore energy operations. Offshore environments present unique risks to personnel, including medical emergencies related to injury, illness, and mental health. TMF ensures that there are effective, high-quality medical support systems in place for workers in remote and high-risk offshore locations.
TMF brings together medical experts, offshore operators, and emergency responders to share expertise and improve the offshore industry’s capacity to handle medical incidents. The forum provides guidance on best practices for medical care in offshore settings, from first aid to complex medical evacuations. In addition, TMF works on integrating medical planning into wider emergency preparedness strategies, ensuring that response plans account for the specific needs of personnel.
By supporting training, preparedness, and the provision of medical services in offshore environments, the Topside Medical Forum helps safeguard the health and wellbeing of workers in the offshore energy sector.
TMF Publications
-
FREEThe Acute Psychiatric Emergencies guidance provides essential protocols for managing mental health crises in the offshore environment. Developed by the Topside Medical Forum (TMF), this document addresses the unique challenges of managing psychiatric emergencies in remote settings, ensuring the safety of both the patient and the staff involved.
Quick View -
FREEThe Medical Evacuation Timescale Guidance provides crucial instructions for topside doctors in the offshore energy industry when requesting Search and Rescue (SAR) resources from HM Coastguard for medical evacuations. The document categorizes the severity of illness or injury based on urgency and outlines the appropriate timescales for evacuation.
Quick View
