Location

Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• The aim of the BOSIET is to introduce delegates to the specific safety issues and regimes relevant to offshore installations, and to equip them with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills for travelling to and from offshore installations by helicopter.The objectives of the BOSIET Training are that delegates will be able to:• 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 fire fighting equipment, and

Outcomes

1. Identify the main offshore hazards and hazard effects/consequences; explain their associated risks, and how they are controlled.2. Explain the potential environmental impact of offshore installation operations.3. Identify key offshore installation safety regulations and explain the basic concept of these regulations.4. Explain the principles of managing safety on offshore installations.5. State the procedure for prescribed medicines offshore.6. Explain the concept of alcohol and substance abuse policy.7. Explain PPE requirements of working on an offshore installation.8. Explain how to report incidents, accidents and near misses on an offshore installation.9. Explain the role of the Offshore Medic.1. Donning an aviation transit suit, aviation lifejacket and emergency breathing system equipment (EBS) and conducting EBS integrity checks.2. Actions to take in preparation for a helicopter ditching and an emergency landing.3. Actions following a controlled emergen

Course Contents

The course takes place over 3 days and includes a mixture of theoretically sessions and practical demonstrations inside of Training Campus, This training program comprise 4 different modules:• Safety Induction• Fire fighting and Self Rescue• Sea Survival & First Aid• Helicopter Safety & Escape