Objective

LO1: Outline the legislation and guidance that refers to slips, trips and falls
LO2: Outline the impact of slips, trips and falls on accidents statistics
LO3: Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards
LO4: Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards offshore
LO5: Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards in the office and at home
LO6: Give an overview of the importance of good housekeeping
LO7: Outline the typical hazards involved in work at height
LO8: Describe the prevention of falls from height
LO9: Give an overview of ladder safety
LO10: Explain the trailing hand technique

Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry
29 CFR 1910.22

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The aim of this course is to provide you with an overview of the legislation associated with slips trips and falls, and how these hazards impact the offshore industry. You will also be able to identify potential hazards, both at home and in the workplace, and be able to describe how to reduce such hazards.
Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.