Objective

• Identify the generic hazards which are specific to offshore oil and gas installations, potential risks associated with those hazards, and how controls are put in place to eliminate or reduce risks.

• Identify key offshore related safety regulations and explain the basic safety management concepts

• Demonstrate, in a simulated environment, that they can use the safety equipment, and follow procedures in preparing for, and during helicopter emergencies – with particular focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching

• Demonstrate sea survival and first aid techniques

• Demonstrate that they can effectively use basic firefighting equipment, and practice self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, to include smoke filled areas.

Target Group

This training programme is designed to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a compressed air breathing system (CA-EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

Prerequisites

None

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test at the end of Module 1 (Safety Induction). This test will be ‘open-book’ and all learning outcomes must be achieved.

Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

Assessments are carried out against the OPITO standard Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System); OPITO Standard Code: 5752
During these assessments candidates must demonstrate competence across the following Modules:
Safety Induction
Helicopter Safety and Escape
Sea Survival
Fire Fighting and Self Rescue