Introduction

This course covers the critical elements of offshore safety and survival, focusing on best practices for personal safety, emergency response, and survival in offshore environments. Participants will learn about safety protocols, equipment, and techniques to handle offshore emergencies, including real-life scenarios and case studies.

Objectives

• Understand the principles of offshore safety and survival.
• Learn about safety protocols, emergency response, and evacuation procedures.
• Develop knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
• Explore survival techniques in harsh offshore environments.
• Gain insights into industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Offshore workers, engineers, and safety officers.
• Emergency response personnel and safety managers in oil and gas.
• Project managers and supervisors responsible for offshore operations.
• Recent graduates interested in offshore safety and risk management.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Offshore Safety

• Introduction to Offshore Safety Protocols
  • Overview of offshore safety principles and common hazards
  • Role of safety culture in preventing accidents and ensuring compliance
• Regulatory Standards and Compliance
  • Overview of international standards: ISO, OSHA, and IMO regulations
  • Understanding local regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Gear
  • Types of PPE for offshore environments and correct usage guidelines
  • Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of safety gear

Day 2: Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response

• Emergency Response Planning and Drills
  • Developing emergency response plans and conducting regular drills
  • Roles and responsibilities of emergency response teams
• Firefighting and Explosion Prevention
  • Understanding fire hazards and fire safety equipment offshore
  • Techniques for handling gas leaks, blowouts, and explosions
• Medical Response and First Aid Offshore
  • Basics of offshore medical response and first aid procedures
  • Handling medical emergencies in remote offshore locations

Day 3: Evacuation and Survival Techniques

• Offshore Evacuation Procedures
  • Types of evacuation systems: lifeboats, life rafts, and helicopter evacuation
  • Understanding evacuation protocols and practicing evacuation drills
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
  • Techniques for surviving helicopter crashes and underwater escapes
  • Practical exercises on emergency breathing apparatus (EBA) and escape procedures
• Survival Techniques in Extreme Conditions
  • Strategies for surviving extreme weather, cold water, and harsh environments
  • Basics of hypothermia prevention and treatment in offshore conditions

Day 4: Risk Assessment and Safety Management

• Conducting Risk Assessments for Offshore Operations
  • Techniques for identifying and assessing risks in offshore environments
  • Methods for managing hazards and implementing risk control measures
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Overview of SMS components: policy, planning, execution, and monitoring
  • How to implement an effective SMS and foster a safety-oriented culture
• Behavioral Safety and Human Factors
  • Role of human factors in offshore safety incidents
  • Techniques for encouraging safe behavior and effective team communication

Day 5: Case Studies and Future of Offshore Safety

• Case Studies in Offshore Safety Incidents
  • Analysis of major offshore incidents and lessons learned
  • Review of safety improvements implemented following high-profile accidents
• Future of Offshore Safety and Technology
  • Emerging safety technologies: drones, automated monitoring, and AI
  • Trends in remote operations and their impact on safety protocols
• Final Project: Offshore Safety Plan Development
  • Participants create a comprehensive safety plan for a hypothetical offshore site, including risk assessment, emergency response, and safety protocols
• Preparing for Long-Term Safety in Offshore Operations
  • Techniques for continuous safety improvement and adapting to new challenges
  • Role of innovation and training in ensuring offshore safety