BASIC OFFSHORE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY TRAINING

The Goal

The goal of the Basic Offshore Health, Environment & Safety Training (BOHEST) was to develop a generic Safety Management System Orientation programme for Phillips China Inc., and then to have the other oil companies involved in the scheme.

Training Course

The 2-day intensive generic training course covers the following topics:

Risk/Hazard Identification
Work Control Systems
Vessel and confined space Entry
Hazardous Material-Communication
Personal Protective Equipment
Basic Emergency Response/Actions
Elevated Working
Basic Rigging and Slinging Practices
Equipment Used in Classified Areas
Fire Prevention
Pollution Prevention
Helicopter Safety

The course has a high practical content and at the end of the course the attendees complete a multiple-choice test paper. Each attendee must achieve a minimum mark before being allowed offshore.

Training Material

The training material was prepared and developed as a workbook in order for the instructor to assess levels of competence during the practical training. The training material is in English and Chinese.

Advantages of the Programme

The outcomes of the programme are as follows:

Improve safety standards
Improve safety awareness in contractors' personnel
Reduce downtime because of unsafe acts
Reduce lost-time accidents thereby improving efficient time management
Reduce personal injuries
Improve efficiency in company contractor personnel
Programme is designed to meet the needs, requirements and expectations of Phillips China Inc.
Generic programme will allow others to buy into the scheme with minimum of effort
¡¤ Personnel will have proof of competence