Offshore workers use weight-loss injections to comply with new helicopter weight limits

Offshore workers use weight-loss injections to comply with new helicopter weight limits

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Starting Sunday, a new regulation will prohibit anyone weighing over 19st 7lb (124kg) from flying to offshore platforms by helicopter. This decision has led offshore workers to turn to weight-loss injections in order to meet the new weight restrictions.

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