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OPITO APPROVED STANDARD
Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
Minimum Industry
Safety Training Standard
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The content of this document was developed by an industry work group co-ordinated by
OPITO. Members of the work group included:
Major offshore oil & gas employersStep Change in Safety Task Group
Guidance and advice on this training standard is available by contacting:
OPITOMinerva HouseBruntland RoadPortlethenAberdeenAB12 4QL
Tel: 01224 787800E: [email protected]
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AMENDMENTS
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1 Provided details of two deliveryoptions in Section A.627-10-08
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2 Added information on Step Changein Safety/HSE PTW guidance
HSG 250 15-Dec 2008
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3 Changed footer to reflectamendment numbering scheme15-Dec 2008
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4 Removed Training Outcome 1.1and Element 1.1 OffshoreOperations 11-Dec 2009
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5 Changed course duration to 13.5hours and the delivery time forModule 1 to 30 mins to reflect theremoval of Element 1.122-Dec 2009
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6 Changed Delivery Through CBTtiming to 9.5 hours to reflect theremoval of Element 1.1
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7 Removed SCBA from Glossary asnot used in text09-Feb 2010
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8 Added Give an overview of: toModule 2, Element 2.4 andcorrected numbering09-Feb 2010
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9 Modified references to breathingapparatus to reflect that they are
collectively called RPE (respiratoryprotective equipment)09-Feb 2010
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10 Corrected numbering of Element8.1 09-Feb 2010
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11 Replaced the registered termScafftag with scaffold taggingsystem 09-Feb 2010
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Any amendments made to this standard by OPITO will be recorded above.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 4
GLOSSARY 4
SECTION A TRAINING PROGRAMME
A.1 Target Group 5A.2 Delegate Prior Achievement 5
A.3 Medical & Health Requirements 5A.4 Learning Outcomes 6-7A.5 Training Programme 8-20A.6 Duration of Training and Delivery Options 21-22A.7 Delivery through CBT 22A.8 Assessment 23A.9 Further Training & Periodicity 23
SECTION B RESOURCES
B.1 Staff 24B.2 Trainer/Delegate Ratio 24B.3 Facilities & Location of Training 25
B.4 Equipment 26
SECTION C OUTCOME
C.1 Certification & Recording 27
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INTRODUCTION
The offshore oil & gas industry operates in some of the most dangerous environments in theworld. Hazards are expected in this setting and must be controlled.
Improvements in technology, workforce involvement, infrastructure care and rig operationshave led to recent reductions in injuries and incidents but, it is recognised, more still needsto be done. It is believed that improved base line safety training is likely to improve thesituation by ensuring that all personnel have the necessary safety awareness and basicskills training to recognise and avoid risk.
To address this need, companies in the UK North Sea, along with Step Change in Safety,agreed to develop an introductory training programme that would introduce the key safetyelements required by all employees offshore.
The course can be offered at an OPITO approved training establishment or be employer led(OPITO approval required).
The OPITO Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Minimum Industry Safety Training(MIST)is highlyrecommended for all inexperienced employees.
GLOSSARY
ACOP Approved Code of Practice
ALARP As low as reasonably practicable
BOSIET/FOET Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training/FurtherOffshore Emergency Training
FPSO Floating Production & Storage Vessel
H2S Hydrogen Sulphide
HASAWA Health & Safety at Work Etc. Act
HAVS Hand & Arm Vibration Syndrome
LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
MEWP Mobile Elevated Work Platform
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
PRfS Personal Responsibility for Safety
PTW Permit to WorkPUWER Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
SSOW Safe Systems of Work
WAH Working at Height
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SECTION A TRAINING PROGRAMME
A.1 Target Group
This introductory safety training programme is designed to introduce the fundamental
safety elements of the offshore oil & gas industry to new starts, giving anappreciation of the potential hazards and controls that might be encountered bypersonnel offshore. Each unit has been designed to focus the delegates attentionon their personal responsibility for safety thus influencing their behaviour and attitudetowards their co-workers, the installation and the environment.
The following modules are included:
Module 1 Introduction to the Hazardous Offshore Environment
Module 2 Working Safely including Safety Observations Systems
Module 3 Understanding the Risk Assessment ProcessModule 4 Tasks that Require Permit to Work
Module 5 Personal Responsibility in Maintaining Asset Integrity
Module 6 Using Manual Handling Techniques Every Day
Module 7 Controlling the Use of Hazardous Substances Offshore
Module 8 Knowledge and Practices of Working at Height
Module 9 Being Aware of Mechanical Lifting Activities
The responsibility for delivering and assessing this programme rests with OPITOapproved training providers and employers.
A.2 Delegate Prior Achievement
There are no prior achievements required. It is expected that this programme will betaken after the OPITO approved BOSIET course so training providers can build onthe material gained previously. However, if this is not the case then the BOSIETcourse will be required prior to travelling offshore and the delegate should expect asmall proportion of repeat information.
A.3 Medical and Health Requirements
There are no specific medical requirements, although personnel must have a currentoffshore medical certificate before being allowed to work offshore.
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A.4 Learning Outcomes
During the introductory safety training programme candidates will gain an awarenessof the variety of tasks and the safety risks to be found on offshore installations. Theywill be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding ofthe following key areas:
At the end of each module the delegate must be able to explain:
MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE HAZARDOUS OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT
1.1 Major hazards that could occur in the offshore environment1.2 Daily hazards associated with living and working offshore
MODULE 2 WORKING SAFELY INCLUDING SAFETY OBSERVATION SYSTEMS
2.1 The legislative framework surrounding the offshore environment2.2 Significant safety practices that have arisen with common regulations
2.3 The significance of an installations Safety Case and personal access to thedocument
2.4 The role of safety committees, safety meetings and safety representatives offshore2.5 Toolbox Talks what they include and where and when they should be held2.6 The function of a Safety Observation System and how to carry out an intervention2.7 Understanding how personal actions might influence safety
MODULE 3 UNDERSTANDING THE RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS
3.1 The difference between hazard, risk and controls3.2 The steps of a risk assessment and the use of a risk matrix3.3 Applying controls to bring the risk down to ALARP3.4 The need for continuous risk assessment
MODULE 4 TASKS THAT REQUIRE PERMIT TO WORK
4.1 Objectives of a PTW system and how permits are generated4.2 Using a PTW and how to re-instate the permits after breaks4.3 Personal responsibility in the PTW system
MODULE 5 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN MAINTAINING ASSET INTEGRITY
5.1 The concept of asset integrity5.2 Why some items and systems are safety critical5.3 Employer responsibility for asset integrity
5.4 Personal responsibilities for asset integrity
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