Objective

The OPITO-approved BOSIET is designated for people travelling to and working on an offshore installation. The training is worldwide accepted and offers a wide range of relevant knowledge and competences.
During the BOSIET programme delegates will gain a basic level of understanding and an awareness of safety and emergency response on offshore installations.
Also included in this course is in accordance to Norwegian O&G requirements the escape chute (skyscape techniques)and in occordance to NOGEPA requirements the S-Cape (personal descending device).

To ensure that delegates gain the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of a CA-EBS and appropriate practical emergency response actions to take should the requirement for emergency deployment arise.

Target Group

This programme with an OPITO+NOGEPA approval and Norwegian Oil&Gas acceptance is designed to assist in meeting the initial onshore safety and emergency response training and assessment requirements for personnel new to the onshore oil and gas industry.
Compressed Air Breathing System (CA-EBS) whilst travelling to work by helicopter and may be required to use a CA-EBS in the event of an emergency.

Prerequisites

The delegate should be in possession of a valid Oil & Gas UK / NOGEPA offshore medical certificate with an statement that the delegate is fit for in water Ca-EBS training. The delegate should have done an longfunctiontest or Spirometry test. The medical certificate should be send to our customer service prior the date of the training.
For attending the training the delegate should be:
- In possession of a valid ID (passport or drivers licence)
- In possession of a valid Oil & Gas UK / NOGEPA offshore medical certificate with an statement to undertake in water Ca-EBS training.
- In possession of a Personal Safety Logbook, when applicable.
- Physically fit to attend the course.

Note: CA EBS Training is an in water training in accordance to the mutual recognition agreement between Oil&Gas UK (OPITO) and NOGEPA.

Examination

Delegates will be judged against the learning outcomes specified in OPITO/NOGEPA approved Standard BOSIET including CA EBS.
On successful completion of the course the delegates will receive the OPITO, NOGEPA and OLF certificate.

Course Contents

Safety Induction
Outcome 1: Typical offshore oil and gas activities
Outcome 2: The main offshore hazards
Outcome 3: The potential environmental impact of offshore installation operations
Outcome 4: The principles of managing safety on offshore installations
Outcome 5: Hazard effects and consequences; their associated risks, and how they are controlled
Outcome 6: Key offshore installation safety regulations and the basic concept of these regulations
Outcome 7: Key information and policies to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of those living and working offshore.

Helicopter Safety and Escape CA-EBS
Outcome 1: Helicopter Travel
Outcome 2: Helicopter Emergencies
Outcome 3: Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
Outcome 4: Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
Outcome 5: Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Outcome 6: Additional CA-EBS Training (In-Water)

Sea Survival and First Aid
Outcome 1: Evacuation Methods and Procedures
Outcome 2: Emergency First Aid
Outcome 3: Muster and actions upon boarding a survival craft (TEMPSC)
Outcome 4: Sea Survival and emergency In-water actions
Outcome 5: Immediate First Aid Actions

Firefighting and Self Rescue
Outcome 1: Common causes of offshore fires and actions to be taken
Outcome 2: Self-rescue equipment and techniques
Outcome 3: Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Outcome 4: Self-Rescue Techniques