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HSE competence assessment training guidelines for the geophysical industry

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Report No: 6.78/292

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OGP (formerly E&P Forum)

The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers is the international association of oil and gas companies and petro-leum organisations formed in 1974. It was established to represent its members interests at the International Maritime Organisation and other specialist agencies of the United Nations, and to governmental and other international bodies con-cerned with regulating exploration and production of oil and gas. While maintaining this activity, the Forum now concerns itself with all aspects of exploration and production operations, with particular emphasis on safety of personnel and protec-tion of the environment, and seeks to establish industry positions with regard to such matters. As of mid 1999, the OGP has 57 members made up of 47 oil companies and 10 national and international oil industry associations operating in more than 60 different countries.

IAGC

International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) is an international trade association. Membership includes geophysical acquisition and processing companies, geoscience consultancy companies, geophysical equipment manufactur-ers, geophysical data brokering companies and integrated geoscience departments of operating companies.

IAGC was founded in 1971. It has offices in Houston, USA, and Sevenoaks, UK. There are active chapters in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME), Australia, South East Asia.

Current membership is in excess of 240.

The IAGC provides a forum for discussion of topics of mutual interest to its members, including government legislation, regulatory requirements, health, safety and environmental matters, competency and training of personnel.

The E&P Forum would like to thank the following people who reviewed the draft document. Their comments have been taken into consideration in the final document.

From the E&P Forum Safety, Health and Personnel Competence Committee (SHAPCC): S. R. Kyle, Marathon; V. Graham, British Gas; M. Corrigan, Schlumberger.

From the E&P Forum Seismic Safety Subcommittee of SHAPCC: James Orgill, Chevron; Jean Yves Delcroix, CGG; G. Walker, PGS.

Work groups (1 in UK, 1 in USA):

BP (UK) Tim JacksonGeco-Prakla (UK) Stewart JeffersGSR (UK) Rod ThongerHouston Geoscan (USA) Joe WorrellIndependent/IAGC (UK) Mike CovilPGS (UK) Duncan BlissPGS (UK) Brian ThornePGS (UK) Charlie JeffreysProforma (USA) Mike Arnold

RESS (USA) Kathy RogersShell (UK) Joost SoethoutShell (UK) Kim RuttenTrace (USA) Kim TengbergUnocal (USA) Kevan HansonVeritas (USA) Kevin PalardyWestern Geophysical (UK) Gerry ReynoldsWestern Geophysical (UK) Mark CarousoWestern Geophysical (USA) Vicki Huebler

Training providers who responded to the initial call for ideas and examples

Conoco (USA) Tom DujmovichEsso (Norway) Dr. Erik Dahl-HansenMobil (UK) Dr Stephen Jones

Shell (UK) Jim GullandStatoil (Norway) Dr Knut Jrgen JrgensenVeritas (Canada) Mike DeLong

APT (Italy)Geotrain HS&E (UK)GOSH Inc. (USA)Humberside Offshore Training Association Ltd. (HOTA) (UK)Lancashire County Fire Brigade (UK)Montrose Fire and Emergency Training Centre Ltd. ( UK)Petans Ltd. (UK)Quantum Safety Ltd. (New Zealand)RGIT Limited (UK)Rogers Environmental and Safety Services Inc. (USA)Seismic Operations Consultants Inc. (USA)South Tyneside College (Seamanship and Survival Centre) (UK)Southampton Institute (UK)Texas A&M University (USA)Warsash Maritime Centre (UK)

Other contributers

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Introduction 1

How to use this guideline 1

HSE competence assessment 3

Training philosophy 4

Course selection and accreditation 4

Training record 5

References 5

Annex-1 - HSE module directory / matrix 7

Annex-2 - HSE modules list 11

Annex-3 - individual module details 15

Table of contents

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Note: OGP (formerly E&P Forum) guidelines are goal set-ting documents setting out minimum best practices agreed by the industry.

The E&P Forum and IAGC, along with other geo-physical industry bodies, recognise that the frequency and severity of health, safety and environmental (HSE) incidents can be significantly reduced when there is an effective management system in place which ensures that all individuals are aware of the hazards associated with the work place, and the work is conducted with the appropriate level of competence.

Competence is a combination of knowledge, under-standing and skill, and the appropriate level of compe-tence cannot be acquired simply by attending a training session. The understanding and skill are acquired by experience.

It is a geophysical industry requirement that all indi-viduals engaged in the geophysical industry are compe-tent in their assigned jobs. Senior management has a responsibility to ensure an individuals competence is adequate for the job assigned. Senior management also has a responsibility to protect employees and third par-ties from the hazards associated with the work. The Annex 3 modules set out the core requirements for com-petence (knowledge, understanding, and skill) in each

subject. Individuals must be continuously assessed by line management to assure the necessary level of com-petence is attained and maintained.

Senior management are responsible for making sure that their contractors employees have similar levels of competence.

It is expected that senior managers of companies engaged in the geophysical industry will use these guidelines to assist their line managers, in assessing the competence of their employees, and to define their training require-ments where competence is unsatisfactory, and to help them choose the appropriate training providers.

These guidelines have been updated from the original report number 6.27/183 to provide guidance to all companies engaged in the geophysical industry, on the assessment of appropriate competence and the selection of appropriate HSE training. The document also pro-vides guidance to training providers on the contents, and emphasis of training, required by the geophysical industry.

It is the E&P Forums goal to have these guidelines recognised as providing a comprehensive HSE compe-tence and training reference, which will be consistent throughout the geophysical industry.

Introduction

How to use this guideline

This guideline is intended as the geophysical industry base reference for HSE competence assessment and training.

The Annex 3 sheets are the guideline.

Annex 3

These sheets should be used to:

provide guidance for the assessment of competence levels.

decide who needs training.

enable the correct training module to be selected, and to determine what the contents should be.

give guidance to the training provider on the type and content of training required, and the minimum

amount of time necessary to impart the knowledge, understanding and skill required.

ensure that on the job training does not omit key elements.

The following sections in this front piece give details which need to be read by the user, so that the user understands the reasoning used to generate the Annex 3 sheets.

Annex 1

Annex 1 is a matrix showing the general subject titles of modules and correlates them to the target audience group. This matrix is useful in showing continuity of competence assessment and training needs. The matrix also cross references the codes used in the previous ver-sion. (January 1993)

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Annex 2

Lists all the modules for each of the four categories;

new recruits - Awareness

senior Management

field Managers

operators

Awareness Modules (AM)

New recruits and people assigned to unfamiliar jobs or locations are recognised as a high risk category. Employers have a duty of responsibility to provide these people with induction and awareness training before assignment. Annex 3 sheets have not been provided for Awareness Modules because the different approaches by companies in the geophysical industry made it difficult to generate module sheets. Annex 2 lists subject titles and provides a checklist for the user to decide the sub-ject matter that would be taught. The objective is to provide new recruits and assignees to new/different jobs with a basic awareness of the hazards of the job and a basic ability to conduct themselves in a sensible manner to avoid incidents. The user must justify the content of awareness training modules by job specific hazard analysis.

Management Modules (MM and MAM)

These modules each have a separate Annex 3 sheet. They are targeted at company executives, senior man-agers and operations managers, and will focus on the management aspects of the subject matter. The com-petence assessment criteria and training emphasis will depend on the job responsibilities of the individual.

Field Management Modules (FMM)

These modules are targeted at the field operations man-agers and supervisors. There is an Annex 3 sheet for each module. Supervisors need to be competent in assessing the competence of their work force. Hence they need to have a special understanding of the subject matter.

Operator Skills Modules (OSM)

These modules are all skill related. That is the individ-ual has to actively do something. This may be operat-ing a piece of equipment or taking part in an identified activity.

Note: this guideline does not attempt to set out the competence level or training requirements for recognised professions or trades, such as Mariner, Medical Doctor, Electrician for example. The company must justify the competence of all such employees through its recruitment procedures.

Training Providers

This guideline has not attempted to define the training providers qualifications. As a guideline for worldwide use, training providers qualifications are best left to the user to justify that they are acceptable. If required, an entry could be added on relevant module sheets setting out the training provider qualifications necessary to sat-isfy the user in that part of the world.

Regulatory Requirements

This guideline does not list the different regulatory competence or training requirements country by coun-try. It is suggested that the user may wish to add the regulatory requirements of the countries where it oper-ates.


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HSE competence assessment

Competence

the ability to perform a particular job in compliance with performance standards. (this encompasses the tech-nical requirements and skill to perform the job as well as having the relevant knowledge and understanding to enable the job to be carried out successfully under different and changing conditions, and to handle emer-gency situations which may occur).

Training

the process of imparting specific skills and understand-ing to undertake defined tasks. (training can be under-taken in formal classroom situations, under supervision on the job, or as part of the normal working experi-ence).

Knowledge

to know the theoretical or practical details of the sub-ject. (for example to know how to start a vehicle and select the correct gears).

Understanding

the ability to perceive or predict or make judgement on the outcome of actions. (this is much more than just knowledge - taking the vehicle driver as an example again - understanding would allow the driver to iden-tify why the vehicle would not start, to understand the implication of speed limits; using seat belts: it would allow the driver the best chance of coping with unex-pected situations as well as those situations commonly encountered).

Skill

the practised and expert ability to carry out an action. (to be able to drive a vehicle successfully, efficiently and safely over different types of terrain, negotiating obsta-cles and avoiding hazards).

Definitions

No frequency of reassessment is included in this guide-line as different regulatory agencies set different periods. Local regulations should be complied with, however, the main criteria is for continual assessment of compe-tence.

Competence can be eroded by the passing of time, through lack of practice, memory failure, the introduc-tion of new equipment and techniques. A line man-agement system should be in place so that loss of competence can be quickly identified and rectified.

Competence may have been acquired by individuals as part of their general experiences of work in the geo-physical industry or elsewhere.

This guideline has set out in the Annex 3 sheets the cri-teria for assessing levels of competence for the subject of the module.

In many situations there will be a need for individuals to have adequate levels of competence in associate sub-jects, for instance, managers and supervisors need to be competent in communication skills, delegation of work, and other personnel management issues. The Annex 3 sheets only identify the competencies associated directly

with the module subject matter. Assessment of compe-tence must provide valid and reliable evidence that the person has acceptable knowledge, understanding and skill to carry out the identified task successfully, effi-ciently and safely. Each module sheet has identified the Knowledge, Understanding and Skill that a competent person should possess.

Competence assessment may be conducted by a mix of the following:

by audit and continuous assessment of the individ-uals satisfactory performance of the task.

by a competent observer watching the individual carrying out the task in a test situation (skill based).

by setting the individual a selection of tasks, rel-evant to the subject, to be carried out successfully.

by written or oral assessment, this will not assess competence level of skill.

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Training philosophy

Training should be planned, and should not be under-taken merely for its own sake. Any training undertaken should have clearly identified aims and objectives.

This guideline has set out four categories of training, targeted at all new recruits or new assignees; senior managers; field managers; and those who need specific operator skills.

Different levels of competence may be required depend-ing on the job and responsibilities of the individual. A senior manager requires less hands-on emphasis and more management understanding.

The training objectives identified in this guideline are aimed at:

providing awareness of the hazards associated with the work.

providing management skills and understanding to recognise the degree of risk and put in place the controls to reduce the risks to as low as reasonably practicable.

enhancing the skill of individuals to enable them to do their job with minimum risk.

providing skills, knowledge and understanding to be used in control of hazards and recovery should an incident occur.

Each Annex 3 sheet indicates a suggested minimum duration for training, this is included as a guide only to the relative volume of information contained in each module.

Course selection and accreditation

HSE training modules developed and used by the geo-physical industry are not accredited by any official body or organisation.

In some countries national regulations require training to be carried out by an accredited body.

Many of the competencies required to support geo-physical operations are common to other industries and efforts should be made to use other such industry courses especially where they are accredited.

Any HSE competence assessment and or training should be gauged against these guidelines, whether in-house or external. This should be done by a system of audits in accordance with good management practice (e.g. ISO 9000 series).

Employers should assure themselves that the training courses they use are suitable for their aims and objec-tives and as a minimum comply with these guidelines. The following should be done by the employer:

specifying the required course contents and objec-tives accurately.

inspecting the training site facilities.

checking the trainers qualifications and suitability to conduct the module.

building a performance history of the training pro-viders used.


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Training record

Where a person completes a module, by demonstrating the level required, a record should be kept. This record should provide the following information:

identity of training organisation

trainers name

title of the course

dates course took place

location of course

accreditation details (if applicable)

employers company name

attendees name

period of validity

was the required competence level demonstrated

an authorisation signature from the training organ-isation

Where the attendee has demonstrated the necessary level of competence, the attendees E&P Forum/IAGC Personal Passport should be completed and authenti-cated by the course instructor providing details of the module. The course may be identified by the code used in this guideline.

Training providers should maintain a register of all courses run. This should include dates, instructors names, syllabus, attendees names and their employers identity.

These registers will provide an auditable record to help future users select an appropriate training provider.

References

The user may wish to customise this list of references with country specific details.

Guidelines for HSE auditing in the geophysical industry. E&P Forum report 6.53/245

E&P waste management guidelines. E&P Forum report 2.58/196

Guidelines for the control of blood borne pathogens in the E&P industry. E&P Forum report 6.55/251

Generic hazards registers for geophysical operations.E&P Forum report 6.40/217

Glossary of HSE terms. E&P Forum report 6.52/244

Guidelines on permit to work (PTW) systems. E&P Forum report 6.29/189

Guidelines on the use of small boats in marine geo-physical operations. E&P Forum report 6.42/220

Health management guidelines for remote land based geophysical operations. E&P Forum report 6.30/190

Safety training for North Sea operations. E&P Forum report 6.41/218

Code of safe working practices for merchant seamen. Marine & Coastguard Agency

Land geophysical safety manual. IAGC

Marine geophysical safety manual. IAGC

Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil at sea. MARPOL

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. SOLAS

Guidelines for the management of offshore helideck operations. UKOOA, Aug 1997

Environmental guidelines management systems, auditing, and training. UKOOA, Jul 1995

Guidelines for the management of competence and training in emergency response. UKOOA, Jan 1997


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Annex 1 - HSE module directory/matrix

Module title Audience New assignees Senior managers Field managers Operators

Code: old new old new old new old new

The seismic industry

Introduction to the seismic industry SA1 AM1

Company HSE management systems

Company HSE system - top management SM1 MM1A

Company HSE system - supervisory personnel AM2 SM1 MM1BOperational site management SM2 MM2

Meetings and committee organisation FMM1Incident prevention SA5 AM14

Incident reporting/classification FMM2Incident investigation (supervisors) SSM2 MAM1

Incident investigation (managers) SSM2 MAM1Auditing techniques SSM3 MAM2

Unsafe act (condition) auditing SSM1 MAM3

Emergency response

Emergency procedures AM13 SM3 MM3

Spill response FMM18

Environmental and external affairs

Environmental preservation AM26

General environmental management FMM3Hazardous and other waste management AM26 SS22 FMM4

Hazardous materials handling AM18 SS22 FMM15HS2 SS26 AM17

Local legislation AM27Public relations AM28 MAM6

Media relations MAM6

Equipment

Equipment safety AM19

Machinery SS8 OSM14Abrasive wheels SS12 OSM15

Cutting and welding (gas, electric) OSM16Pressure systems in work place AM24 FMM16 OSM17

Mechanical handling SS10 OSM18AWire/synthetic rope utilisation SS11 OSM18B

Workshop practices SS9 FMM11Electrical safety AM25 FMM21

Fire Prevention, Detection, Fighting

Fire prevention and control SA6 AM15 SM4 FMM7

Basic fire fighting techniques SS28A OSM26Fire warden OSM27

Advanced fire fighter - marine operations SS28B OSM28

Journey Management / Travel

Transport and travel AM11

Land based journey management MM4AWater borne journey management MM4B

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Material Handling

Stepping handling, lifting AM20

Manual handling and lifting SS31 OSM30

Permit to Work, Lockout Tagout Systems

Lockout/tagout, permit to work AM16 MAM4 FMM9 OSM13

Confined spaces AM23 OSM31

Occupational Health

First aid SA7 AM4

First aider - module 1 SS32 OSM23First aider - module 2 SS33 OSM24

First aider - module 3 SS34 OSM25Blood borne pathogens (HIV, hepatitis, etc.) AM6

Personal health and hygiene SA2 AM3Substance abuse AM5

Substance abuse monitoring & testing MAM5Hearing conservation AM7

On site - food handling and hygiene OSM33Ergonomic AM22 FMM19

Personal Protective Equipment SA3 AM9

PPE its proper use SS29 FMM8

Safety harnesses FMM10 OSM22Breathing apparatus SS27 OSM29

Working at heights AM30 OSM32

Risk Assessment / Analysis

Job hazard analysis FMM6

Seismic Operations

Drilling mechanical SS7 OSM20A

Drilling semi-manual OSM20BChainsaws SS21 FMM13 SS20 OSM19

Seismic explosives operations SS25 FMM14 SS24 OSM21Seismic line bridging operations SS15 FMM12

Remote operated vehicle (ROV) OSM34Operating around hazardous facilities/activities FMM17

Managing contractor interfaces FMM20

Survival SS30

Survival (land and marine) AM12

Survival at sea OSM35ASurvival desert OSM35B

Survival jungle OSM35CSurvival polar OSM35D

Survival swamp OSM35EHUET (helicopter underwater escape) OSM12


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Transportation Air

Helicopter landing officer SS17 OSM10

Helicopter loadmaster SS18 OSM11

Transportation Land

Defensive driving SA4 AM10 SS1 OSM1

Off road driving SS4 OSM2Specialised vehicle driver OSM3

Forklift truck OSM4Highway traffic control SS5 OSM5

Vehicle recovery SS6 OSM6

Transportation Water

Small boats rivers and near shore AM29 SS13 OSM7

Small boats marine operations AM29 SS14 OSM8Airboats OSM9

Welfare

Responsible conduct AM21

Personal security AM8

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Awareness modules

AM1 Introduction to the seismic industry (was SA1)

AM2 Company HSE management system (new)

AM3 Personal health and hygiene (was SA2)

AM4 First aid (was SA7)

AM5 Substance abuse (new)

AM6 Blood borne pathogens (HIV, hepatitis etc.) (new)

AM7 Hearing conservation (new)

AM8 Personal security (new)

AM9 Personal protective equipment (was SA3)

AM10 Defensive driving (was SA4)

AM11 Transport and travel (new)

AM12 Survival (land & marine) (new)

AM13 Emergency procedures (new)

AM14 Incident prevention (was SA5)

AM15 Fire prevention and control (was SA6)

AM16 Permit to work/lockout tagout systems (new)

AM17 H2S (was SS26)

AM18 Hazardous substances (new)

AM19 Equipment safety (new)

AM20 Stepping, handling, lifting (new)

AM21 Responsible conduct (new)

AM22 Ergonomic considerations (new) (equipment work place design)

AM23 Confined spaces (new)

AM24 High pressure systems (new)

AM25 Electrical safety (new)

AM26 Environmental preservation (new)

AM27 Local legislation (new)

AM28 Public relation (new)

AM29 Small boats (passenger) (new)

AM30 Working at heights (new)

NB. These Awareness Modules are listed as a guide to management of the topics that may be included in the companys induction course for new recruits or where an employee is moved from one job to another or is transferred to a different location.. The list is not intended to suggest that each module must be included or that this listing is

exhaustive. Each company should decide what to include and what emphasis should be placed on each module. This will depend on what job the individual is assigned, where sent, and what equipment and environment is likely to be encountered. There should be a follow up on-site induction on arrival at the work location.

Management planning modules

MM1 HSE management system (was SM1)

MM1A executives and senior managers

MM1B supervisors and party chiefs

MM2 Operation sites management (was SM2) (site=ship or camp, ie, contract location)

MM3 Emergency response planning (was SM3)

MM4 Journey management (was SM5)

MM4A Land operations

MM4B Water borne operations

MM4C Aircraft operations

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Management activity modules

MAM1 Serious incident investigation (was SSM2)

MAM2 Auditing techniques (was SSM3)

MAM3 Unsafe act auditing (was SSM1)

MAM4 Lockout/tagout and permit to work systems (new)

MAM5 Substance abuse monitoring & testing (new)

MAM6 Media handling/public relations (new)

Field management modules

FMM1 Meetings and committee organisation (new)

FMM2 Incident reporting and classification (new)

FMM3 General environmental management (new)

FMM4 Hazardous and other waste management (new)

FMM5 Incident investigation (new)

FMM6 Job hazard analysis (new)

FMM7 Fire prevention and control (was SM4)

FMM8 Personal protective equipment - its proper use (was SS29)

FMM9 Lockout tagout and permit to work (new)

FMM10 Safety harnesses (new)

FMM11 Workshop practices (was SS9)

FMM12 Seismic line bridging operations (was SS15)

FMM13 Chainsaw (was SS21)

FMM14 Seismic explosives operations (was SS25)

FMM15 Hazardous materials handling (was SS22)

FMM16 Pressure systems in the workplace (new)

FMM17 Operating in and around hazardous facili-ties and activities (new)

FMM18 Spill response (new)

FMM19 Ergonomics (new)

FMM20 Managing contractor interfaces (new)

FMM21 Electrical safety (new)

Some of these modules may contain elements which could be included in on-site induction for both new recruits and people new to the site.

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OSM1 Defensive driving (was SS1)

OSM2 Off road driving (was SS4)

OSM3 Specialised vehicle driver(new)

OSM4 Forklift truck driver (new)

OSM5 Highway traffic control (was SS5)

OSM6 Vehicle recovery (was SS6)

OSM7 Small boats rivers and near shore (was SS13)

OSM8 Small boats marine operations (was SS14)

OSM9 Airboats (new)

OSM10 Helicopter landing officer (was SS17)

OSM11 Helicopter loadmaster (was SS18)

OSM12 Helicopter underwater escape (HUET) (new)

OSM13 Permit to work/lockout/tagout (new)

OSM14 Machinery (was SS8)

OSM15 Abrasive wheels (was SS12)

OSM16 Cutting & welding gas & electric (new)

OSM17 High pressure (new)

OSM18A Mechanical handling (was SS10)

OSM18B Wire/synthetic rope utilisation (was SS11)

OSM19 Chainsaw (was SS20)

OSM20A Drilling mechanical (was SS7)

OSM20B Drilling semi-manual (new)

OSM21 Explosives handling and shot-hole loading (was SS24) (handling = handling, trans-portation, storing, using).

OSM22 Safety harnesses (new)

OSM23 First aider module 1 (was SS32)



OSM26 Basic fire fighting techniques (was SS28A)

OSM27 Fire warden (new)

OSM28 Advance fire fighting marine operations (was SS28B)

OSM29 Breathing apparatus general use (was SS27)

OSM30 Manual handling and lifting (was SS31)

OSM31 Confined space operations (new)

OSM32 Working at heights (new)

OSM33 On site food handling and hygiene (new)

OSM34 Remote operated vehicle (ROV) (new)

OSM35 Survival techniques (was SS30)

OSM35A At sea

OSM35B In the desert

OSM35C In the jungle

OSM35D In the polar regions

OSM35E In swamp

Operator skill modules

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Annex 3 - Individual module details

HSE management system

Date this sheet issued: 1 Feb 1999.

I.D.: MM1A

Old I.D.: SM1

Audience

Executives, senior managers, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure that the target audience understands their company HSE management system, and their role in promoting it, reviewing its effectiveness, and causing it to be continually improved.

Knowledge

Of the company HSE management system and its relationship to company policy, legal requirements and industry best practice. The line management structure and individual responsibilities within this structure. Of the industrys guidelines and performance reports.

Understanding

Why the HSE management system must be understood by all employees. The benefits of good HSE management - lower costs, higher morale. The benefits of accident reporting, investigation and feedback. The importance of good leadership especially by setting a good example, efficient communication and visible commitment.

Skill

In promoting the company HSE management system throughout the work force, and moti-vating the work force to become actively involved in achieving performance targets. In iden-tifying failures and overcoming them efficiently and promptly. In selecting the right people to whom to delegate responsibility.

Suggested minimum duration for training

3 hours.

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HSE management systems


I.D.: MM1B

Old I.D.: SM1

Audience

Managers, supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure the target audience understands their company HSE management system and their individual role in putting the system into operation in their own areas of control.

Knowledge

Of the company HSE management system and how it applies to their areas of control. How the company accident reporting system works. How to organise HSE committees. Of the companys past performance and targets for the future.

Understanding

Their responsibilities and their authority to manage the HSE management system in their areas of control. That good HSE management has substantial benefits in work safety and work force morale. The benefit of communicating the learning from incident investigation. The importance of good leadership especially by setting a good example, efficient communi-cation and visible commitment.

Skill

At delegating responsibility. Chairing HSE committees to make them effective. Motivating those under his/her control. Achieving performance targets. At organising the work force and efficiently and safely planning the work. At hazard recognition and mitigating the potential effects.


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Operation sites management


I.D.: MM2

Old I.D.: SM2

Audience

Managers, supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure the target audience understands their company management system including its HSE components and its application to individual contract performance. To identify haz-ards, conduct risk assessments and reduce risks.

Knowledge

Of the company management system and its application to individual contracts. Contract requirements and specifications. Local facilities, legal requirements. Local client interface and allocation of responsibilities.

Understanding

The background to contract requirements and specifications. How to effectively interface the work into the local scene. The possible problems of working in the local environment. The implications of reducing risk to as low as reasonably practicable when managing operations.

Skill

At managing company employees under his/her control. At liaising with local representatives and client representatives. At planning the day to day operation to be most effective within the constraints imposed by local influences, and available resources. Achieving performance targets. Ability to demonstrate the principle of reducing risks to as low as reasonably practical by evaluation of options or alternatives.


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Emergency response planning


I.D.: MM3

Old I.D.: SM3

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, field supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To give the target audience the necessary level of competence to appreciate the circumstances where emergency response may be necessary, and to be able to plan such emergency response programmes successfully.

Knowledge

Of the companys emergency response systems and techniques. Of the various techniques in responding to identified emergency situations. Of the local emergency facilities - how to call them out, interface with them. Of the levels of competence of employees in emergency response skills (First Aid, Firefighting etc.)

Understanding

The benefits of having emergeny response programmes in place and a work force that has practiced these responses. That in putting an emergency response programme in place it may introduce additional hazards which must be taken into consideration. The need to com-municate the details of the emergency response programme to all those involved.

Skill

At assessing the circumstances where emergency response programmes would be beneficial. At integrating company emergency response programmes with facilities available locally (fire, hospital, evacuation). At writing the instructions for the emergency response programme in a concise but complete style.


3 hours.

19


2000 OGP

Journey management


I.D.: MM4A (Land)

MM4B (Water)

MM4C (Air)

Old I.D.: SM5

Audience

Managers, supervisors, party chiefs

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the necessary level of competence to successfully plan and carry out journey management within the operations they control.

Knowledge

Of the laws and regulations affecting the particular type of transport. Of the company jour-ney management system and its application to their operation. Of the hazards that threaten the safety and success of journeys made in their area of operation. Of the specification and capabilities of different types of transport. Of the different types and capabilities of distress signals. Of radio signals and other communication techniques. Of local emergency facilities and back up available. Of local traffic control systems including the submission of journey plans.

Understanding

The reasons for installing and maintaining a journey management system. The need for each journey to be carefully planned and carried out according to plan. The need for equip-ping each unit with appropriate survival kits (food, equipment). The interaction with other transportation. The requirements for suitable take off and landing sites (Air and Water).

Skill

In planning and carrying out a journey management system successfully. In recognising, and mitigating the hazards associated with each journey. In optimising and minimising the numbers of journeys made. In making all those involved aware of the importance of follow-ing the journey plan.


3 hours.

20


2000 OGP

Serious incident investigation


I.D.: MAM1

Old I.D.: SSM2

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure the target audience is competent to conduct investigations in a situation where immediate significant action or commitment by the company may be required. To be able to effectively handle public or government interaction.

Knowledge

Incident investigation techniques - company procedures. The classification and root causes of incidents. The industry and legal requirements. The companys responsibility and liabil-ity.

Understanding

The implication of consequential effects. The hidden costs, and impact on people resulting from incidents.

Skill

At questioning witnesses. At organising recovery programmes. Writing factual, clear, con-cise reports. Handling the media and general public. At recognising how to prevent a recur-rence.


6 hours.

21


2000 OGP

Auditing techniques


I.D.: MAM2

Old I.D.: SSM3

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, operations supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To enable the target audience to conduct HSE audits competently and in accord with E&P Forum Guidelines for HSE auditing in the geophysical industry, report 6.53/245.

Knowledge

The background to auditing- types of audit - company audit procedures - how to identify and document findings - methods and plan for corrective action.

Understanding

The human elements of audits - how to conduct the audit without interfering with the progress of work, interviewing techniques.

Skill

In organising an audit team. In conducting the audit efficiently. In identifying areas that are significant to the audit results. In asking open questions to obtain justifiable evidence of the HSE management system. In writing clear, concise audit reports.


6 hours.

22


2000 OGP

Unsafe act auditing


I.D.: MAM3

Old I.D.: SSM1

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, seismic vessel masters, operations supervisors, party chiefs, department heads.

Objectives

To ensure that the target audience can conduct unsafe act audits effectively and understand the reasons for doing so.

Knowledge

The companys procedures for unsafe act auditing - handling and reporting. The effects reducing unsafe acts has on the total HSE performance. Work hazards identification.

Understanding

The reason for conducting unsafe act audits.

Skill

Ability to identify unsafe acts - to communicate the risks and to persuade people to act sensibly.


6 hours.

23


2000 OGP

Lockout/tagout and permit to work systems


I.D.: MAM4

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure the target audience understand their responsibilities in setting up and managing Lockout / Tagout and Permit to Work systems in their work sites.

Knowledge

Of the companys lockout / tagout and permit to work procedures and where they apply. Different techniques of using these systems. How to audit these systems.

Understanding

The reason why these systems are used - the types of situation that might occur - the way people behave and why protection is necessary. The importance of making all involved people aware when these systems are used and how they operate.

Skill

In recognising where these systems are required. In designing the system appropriate to the work site. Able to audit the systems to ensure the system is adequate for the need.


2 hours.

24


2000 OGP

Substance abuse monitoring and testing


I.D.: MAM5

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, operation managers, operation supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel mas-ters.

Objectives

To ensure that the target audience can carry out the appropriate substance abuse monitoring in accordance with companys written procedures and understand the need for confidential-ity and security, as well as the legal reqirements.

Knowledge

The legal requirements, rights of individuals. The different types of substances and their effects and sypmtoms. The companys policy and procedures. Different ways of monitoring and testing and their relative effectiveness.

Understanding

The reasons for confidentiality. How to label samples correctly. What is abuse. The different effects abuse may have on people, and how these effects might compromise safety.

Skill

Recognising symptoms. Using the different monitoring and testing techniques and equip-ment. Handling people.

Suggested minimum duration for training:

3 hours.

25


2000 OGP

Media handling/public relations


I.D.: MAM6

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, operations managers, operations supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure that the target audience understands the companys system for handling media and public relations effectively, including client contract relationships. To provide the target audience with skills and understanding how to respond in emergency as well as general situa-ations. The knowledge of what information can be released and what should not be released. How to generate and issue a press notice.

Knowledge

The legal rights of the company. How and who to contact in the media/general public. How the media gather information.

Understanding

The implications of public statements - human, legal, financial. The preferred way to handle the media / public.

Skill

Handling people - communication - presentation skills. To be able to present written or verbal reports which are factual, concise, and clear. Ability to control interviews, and public debate.


6 hours.

26


2000 OGP

Meetings & committee organisation


I.D.: FMM1

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to plan, organise and control meetings and committees to be effective.

Knowledge

To know what topics are best discussed in meetings. To know the requirements of planning and holding meetings - generating agendas, timing of meetings, need for a chairman, who should attend, how to get action points recorded, prioritised and actioned. What presenta-tion aids are best employed.

Understanding

The need to clearly state the outcome of meetings in the minutes. To agree to the outcome of each agenda item before moving on to the next. The human behaviour that may develop during meetings.

Skill

In chairing meetings - controlling attendees, staying with the agenda and time allocation. At extracting input from all those with valuable comment - handling people. At writing clear concise minutes with action points allocated to responsible people.


2 hours.

27


2000 OGP

Incident reporting and classification


I.D.: FMM2

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, party chiefs, supervisors seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to classify incidents and to produce quality reports in accordance with the industry, statutory and company requirements.

Knowledge

Of the definitions of each class of HSE incident; which classes are recordable; work injuries; measurable reportable spills. How to calculate exposure hours, Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF), occupational illness frequency, Total Recordable Case Frequency (TRCF) reportable environmental incidents and other company defined statistics.

Understanding

The reasons for and benefits gained from reporting incidents. How to gain the maximum learning from incidents. The hidden costs and impact on people resulting from incidents.

Skill

The ability to write clear, unambiguous reports and use the information provided to achieve maximum benefit. Determining the root causes of the incident and identifying the recom-mendations that will prevent a recurrence.


2 hours.

28


2000 OGP

General environmental management


I.D.: FMM3

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, party chiefs, supervisors seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To provide an update on the world attitudes to the environment, to provide an understand-ing of the effects of geophysical operations on the environment; including social impact; how these effects can be reduced by survey design, choice of season, and use of suitable equipment; how to manage the problems to achieve the least impact; achieve better energy efficiency and exploit recycling opportunities.

Knowledge

Of the most common situations where geophysical operations affect the environment, includ-ing damage from cutting operations and vehicles, waste, noise, drilling, use of explosives, chemicals, fuel stocks. The flora, fauna and social impacts, and inter-relationships.

Understanding

The value of, and how best to use an environmental impact assessment. Which activities will have an effect on the environment, to understand the principles by which these effects can be mitigated.

Skill

At producing and operating an effective environmental plan. To identify the specific activities of the operation which will cause damage. At learning techniques for minimising damage, and assigning personnel and equipment to achieve this.


6 hours.

29


2000 OGP

Hazardous and other waste management


I.D.: FMM4

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, supervisors, party chiefs, senior field staff, camp managers, seismic vessel masters..

Objectives

To be able to identify, reduce and control all waste, in particular hazardous waste associated with each operation. To be able to store and/or dispose of and/or recycle waste without detri-ment to the environment in a cost effective manner.

Knowledge

To know the common waste products in field operations, and to be able to identify crew activities likely to generate waste. To know the techniques for reduction (including substitu-tion) and disposal of the most common waste products. To know the relevant legislation.

Understanding

To be able to classify different types of waste and understand the most environmentally effec-tive methods of disposal, or recycling.

Skill

At planning and operating a system which considers all the identified waste problems and which ensures that the problems are dealt with consistently and efficiently.


3 hours.

30


2000 OGP

Incident investigation


I.D.: FMM5

Old I.D.: New

Audience


Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to organise and conduct effective and efficient incident investigations.

Knowledge

Of the company procedures and lines of communication. The industry and statutory require-ments. The classification of incidents. Investigation techniques, including techniques of questioning witnesses. General methods of gathering pertinent information. The difference between direct, indirect and root causes.

Understanding

The need for prompt investigations. The importance of investigating all incidents and near misses. How to determine the direct, indirect and root causes. The importance of commu-nicating the findings of the investigation. The reason to follow up on the implementation of all recommendations.

Skill

At conducting an incident investigation effectively. At gathering factual information. At interviewing witnesses. At identifying the causes of incidents. At reaching satisfactory recom-mendations to prevent recurrence. At producing clear, unambiguous and timely reports.


6 hours.

31


2000 OGP

Job hazard analysis


I.D.: FMM6

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs, section leaders, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To comply with Industry guidelines to produce a site specific hazard register. To identify the hazards and manage the associated risks of each job category within the operation.

Knowledge

What is a hazard, what is risk. Of the companys hazard management system. The different methods for carrying out job hazard analyses, including health, safety and environmental aspects and when to apply them. Of the types of work conducted and the hazards associated with each job. Of how to mitigate/control hazards.

Understanding

The importance of job hazard analyses and when to apply them. The different types of hazards. The job and people related factors and their inherent hazards including the work environment, task factors and organisational factors.

Skill

Clearly identifying the hazards and producing the relevant hazard sheets. At writing docu-ments for safe working procedures. At producing clear documented assessments. At com-municating the hazards to the work force and others involved.


3 hours.

32


2000 OGP

Fire prevention and control


I.D.: FMM7

Old I.D.: SM4

Audience

Senior managers, supervisors, party chiefs, designated fire officers, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To formulate an effective fire plan. To ensure that the target audience understands the prin-ciples and specific sound practices of fire prevention and how they apply to the various struc-ture, equipment, activities and layout. To be able to formulate, direct and execute appropriate fire control strategies, tactics and tasks in the event of a fire.

Knowledge

The companys fire prevention standards. Classes of fire and their chemistry. Classification and rating of fire extinguishers. Knowledge of incompatible materials. Proper use, storage and maintenance of fire control equipment. Appropriate strategies and tactics for the types of fires to be encountered. The likely ignition sources of fire outbreak and the various detection systems.

Understanding

How principles of fire prevention are applied. Limitation of equipment and the training needed to successfully operate the fire control equipment. How to prevent fires by controlling the three components of fire.

Skill

At writing and implementing an effective fire plan for each operation. Ability to identify and eliminate fire hazards. Operate and effectively use fire control equipment. Communicate prevention and control strategies and tactics.


6 hours.

33


2000 OGP

Personal protective equipment (PPE) its proper use


I.D.: FMM8

Old I.D.: SS29

Audience


Objectives

To ensure that the target audience are competent to issue the appropriate PPE. That they are able to instruct employees in the proper use and care of PPE. That they understand the use of PPE within other techniques of managing hazards.

Knowledge

Of the companys policy with regard to the issue of PPE. Which type of PPE is required for different jobs. The properties of materials used in PPE manufacture. The instructions provided by the manufacturers for correct use. How to store PPE, how to maintain PPE.

Understanding

How the various materials used in PPE manufacture provide protection. The human factors that cause employees to misuse PPE. The need to conduct a further hazard check after PPE is issued, to identify any new hazards. Why PPE should be of the correct size and fit.

Skill

At identifying what activities in the work place would benefit from the use of PPE. At per-suading employees to use PPE correctly and take care of it. At deciding what design of PPE is most appropriate.


3 hours.

34


2000 OGP

Lockout/tagout and permit to work


I.D.: FMM9

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs, section leaders, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To ensure the target audience is competent to identify and manage high risk activities, and can put these control systems in place and operate them effectively, where they are neces-sary.

Knowledge

How the systems operate that are to be controlled - what are the key hazards associated with the systems (electricity, pressure, moving parts, air quality, height, speed, weight, explosives properties, toxic properties, temperature etc.). The correct sequence of close down and start up of systems. The different techniques of lockout/tagout. The management of Permit to Work.

Understanding

The need to protect employees working on high risk activities from their own and others acts. The benefits of the buddy system. The individual responsibilities of the team working a lockout/tagout or permit to work system.

Skill

At implementing a lockout/tagout or permit to work system that is fail safe. At assigning suitable competent employees to lockout/tagout, and permit to work teams.


3 hours.

35


2000 OGP

Safety harnesses


I.D.: FMM10

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Managers, supervisors, party chiefs in charge of operations where safety harnesses are used.

Objectives

To ensure that the target audience have the necessary ability to supevise the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Knowledge

Know the types of harnesses for different situations; theory of harnesses and anchor points; company procedures.

Understanding

Reasons for using harnesses, effects of mis-use.

Skill

At identifying situations where safety harnesses should be used. At setting up a safe and effec-tive harness work system. At communicating the need to ensure proper use to the involved work force.


2 hours.

36


2000 OGP

Workshop practices.


I.D.: FMM11

Old I.D.: SS9

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs, those working in the workshop.

Objectives

To ensure that company workshop operations are supervised in accordance with company procedures and industry guidelines.

Knowledge

The types of machinery in use and their associated hazards, electrical theory, stores proce-dures; hazardous materials; record keeping.

Understanding

Why procedures are in place; what to do in an emergency; good housekeeping.

Skill

To recognise unsafe practices; communication with employees.


3 hours.

37


2000 OGP

Seismic line bridging operations.


I.D.: FMM12

Old I.D.: SS15

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs in charge of operations where line bridging is used

Objectives

To ensure that seismic line bridging is properly constructed in accordance with company procedures, and geophysical industry guidelines. To provide safe effective passage to line personnel.

Knowledge

Company procedures, geophysical industry guidelines, legal requirements, types of material suited for bridging, bridging techniques and construction.

Understanding

How bridging provides for safer movement, how materials degrade, best type of bridging for the situation. The importance of good hand holds and foot support. Environmental implica-tions

Skill

At selecting the most appropriate material to build line bridging. Recognising the need for and design of bridging for each type of operation.


2 hours.

38


2000 OGP

Chainsaw operations


I.D.: FMM13

Old I.D.: SS21

Audience

Party chiefs, supervisors.

Objectives

To provide line management, who are directly responsible for overseeing chainsaw opera-tions, with the necessary ability to manage such operations safely and efficiently.

Knowledge

Of the types of injury that can be inflicted by chainsaw activities. The mechanics of chain-saws - how they work. The theory of tree felling - cuts, direction of fall, different types of trees, coping with different terrains. The legal and regulatory requirements of the work loca-tion.

Understanding

The safety devices on the chainsaw and how they work. The natural abilities required of chainsaw operators (good vision, good hand/eye co-ordination, physically fit, mature). The hazards associated with chainsaw work, and how to manage them for a safe and environmen-tally successful outcome.

Skill

To be able to assess the competence of chainsaw operators. To organise the chainsaw opera-tion in a safe and efficient manner.


6 hours.

39


2000 OGP

Seismic explosives operations


I.D.: FMM14

Old I.D.: SS25

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs, who are in charge of operations where explosives are used.

Objectives

To ensure that explosives are used safely and correctly and the risk of incidents is maintained at the lowest level practicable.

Knowledge

Types of explosives, theory of detonation, storage, handling, transportation. Legal require-ments and company procedures. Security procedures.

Understanding

What could happen, how to protect against accidental detonation, general public concern.

Skill

Implementing geophysical industrys best working procedures.


3 hours.

40


2000 OGP

Hazardous materials handling


I.D.: FMM15

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Managers, supervisors, party chiefs, department heads, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to manage the HSE in the handling of haz-ardous materials.

Knowledge

Identification of the hazardous materials that require specialist handling or training; the clas-sification of, and symbols used to identify hazardous materials; the use of Material Safety Data Sheets; the personal protective equipment required when handling the various hazard-ous substances; the regulations and the company safe working procedures relating to the handling of hazardous materials. The documentation process associated with the use of some hazardous materials. What to do in case of unintentional exposure or emergency situation involving hazardous materials. The approved methods of storage and transportation. Safe methods of disposal.

Understanding

The effect the hazardous materials could have on people and the environment. The impor-tance of identifying safer substitutes for the hazardous substances in use. The importance of using less hazardous, recyclable and reusable materials whenever prudent. The necessity to train all personnel who work with the hazardous materials. The importance of following the manufacturers instructions and handling precautions

Skill

The ability to carry out risk assessments on the hazardous materials used in the operations and provide measures to prevent and control the risks. The ability to initiate recovery and mitigation measures in case of spillage or loss of control.


6 hours.

41


2000 OGP

Pressure systems in the workplace


I.D.: FMM16

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Party chiefs, supervisors, section leaders, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To know the hazards associated with such systems; to understand the need for appropriate maintenance. To know the immediate action to be taken in the event of typical pressure system failures.

Knowledge

To know the risks posed by pressure systems; to understand, design and apply safe working practices for such systems; to be able to identify hazards existing in such systems and the procedures for handling hazards; to be aware of inspection maintenance and testing require-ments on pressure systems, to know the types of injury such systems may cause; to know the immediate actions for any system failures; to understand the process for safe re-commission-ing of systems.

Understanding

To know the principle physical characteristics of gases and liquids under pressure and design procedures and guards to mitigate the effects of failure.

Skill

To know the hazards, design the procedures and institute safe working practices for all per-sonnel working with them.


2 hours.

42


2000 OGP

Operating in and around hazardous facilities and activities


I.D.: FMM17

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, supervisors, party chiefs, section leaders, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

Ensure there is an effective management interface between all simultaneous operations.

Knowledge

Hazards arising from the simultaneous operations. Know any emergency alarms and the appropriate response to those alarms. Know evacuation routes and the location of any approved shelter. Aware of the responsibilities in documented or informal HSE work prac-tices, such as personal protective equipment, permit to work, hazardous energy isolation, and local emergency response plans.

Understanding

What specific rules, practices or procedures apply and how, when, and why those rules, prac-tices or procedures must be executed.

Skill

Ability to safely integrate their operation with the simultaneous other operations. Recog-nise the hazards introduced by the simultaneous operations and successfully manage them jointly.


2 hours.

43


2000 OGP

Spill response


I.D.: FMM18

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Supervisors, party chiefs, seismic vessel masters, all members of a team required to respond to spills

Objectives

Mitigate short term and long term damage to personnel, the environment and equipment by the correct application of spill response techniques.

Knowledge

To know the associated hazards to health. To know the common products in an operation that can cause harm to the environment, to be able to recognise other potentially damaging products, to know the various methods of handling spills of different types of material in a way which mitigates or eliminates damage.

Understanding

The effects of untreated spills, both politically and environmentally, and the need to take action. The contaminating effects of different spilt substances on soil, water and air.

Skill

At organising all personnel in prevention of spills and reaction to spills. To have the correct materials and PPE in the right place to handle spills quickly and effectively. To prepare teams for reaction to pre-recognised situations. To plan means of disposal of contaminated materi-als.


3 hours.

44


2000 OGP

Ergonomics


I.D.: FMM19

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, design personnel, party chiefs, supervisors

Objectives

To identify inappropriately designed equipment and tools. To identify inappropriate working practices or use of equipment and tools.

Knowledge

To understand that ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people and their work environment. There should also be an understanding of what cumulative trauma dis-orders are and how to reduce peoples exposure to this risk. To be able to recognise ergonomic related problems associated with tools, equipment, offices, and camps and offer solutions to the problems.

Understanding

To understand the importance of auditing, correcting and maintaining an ergonomically designed work setting.

Skill

At including ergonomic consideration in work place risk assessments. To be able to readily identify and be able to communicate ergonomic problems so as to ensure their correction.


3 hours.

45


2000 OGP

Managing contractor interfaces


I.D.: FMM20

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Senior managers, party chiefs, supervisors, seismic vessel masters.

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to effectively manage and supervise contrac-tors involved in the operation.

Knowledge

Of the company management system and its application to contractor management. Local legal requirements.

Understanding

Contract terms and conditions between all parties contract specifications.

Skill

Ability to co-ordinate all operations successfully. Auditing of contractor systems and per-formance. Maintaining performance records.


6 hours.

46


2000 OGP

Electrical safety


I.D.: FMM21

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Party chiefs, supervisors, camp mechanics.

Objectives

To provide the target audience with the ability to effectively manage their operation; to avoid electrocution, fire, explosion or uncontrolled operation of electrical equipment.

Knowledge

Of the different hazards associated with electricity in the workplace and accommodation areas. Statutory or company requirements for installation, maintenance and operation of electrical systems, lockout / tagout procedures. Of the safety devices available to prevent incidents.

Understanding

The importance of proper installation techniques; including earth bonding/fault systems; types and application of different over-voltage/current protection; correct selection of cable type, switch gear; typical power generation / distribution systems.

Skill

At inspecting electrical installations and identifying associated hazards. At writing and implementing safe working procedures. At planning maintenance programmes.


6 hours.

47


2000 OGP

Defensive driving


I.D.: OSM1

Old I.D.: SS1

Audience

All drivers.

Objectives

To ensure the audience understands the behaviours and attitudes associated with driving defensively. Audience is able to demonstrate those behaviours and attitudes while operating a vehicle in an operational setting. The companys journey management system.

Knowledge

Of the companys driver procedures and reporting system. Of vehicle traffic laws and com-pany policy for the area of operation. Basic vehicle operation techniques. Basic vehicle inspec-tion techniques. The companys journey management system.

Understanding

Need to report vehicle defects promptly. The level of risk present in each operational setting. The implications of speed and driving conditions.

Skill

Ability to apply knowledge of traffic laws and company policy while operating vehicle. Vehi-cle handling skills for the type of vehicle being operated. Ability to respond to operating environment and apply appropriate defensive operating behaviours.


3 hours classwork plus 3 hours practical.

48


2000 OGP

Off road driving


I.D.: OSM2

Old I.D.: SS4

Audience

All off-road drivers.

Objectives

To ensure audience understands and is able to demonstrate proper off-road operating tech-niques applicable to the region of operation.

Knowledge

Off-road operating techniques for class of vehicle being operated. Techniques to assess the operating environment for risk. Basic vehicle inspection techniques. Of the companys jour-ney management system.

Understanding

The hazards and associated risks present in each operational setting. The appropriate driving techniques for a given environment. The need to report vehicle defects promptly.

Skill

Basic and off-road vehicle handling skills for the type of vehicle being operated. Ability to respond to operating environment and apply appropriate off-road techniques.



49


2000 OGP

Specialised vehicle driver


I.D.: OSM3

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Drivers of specialised vehicles such as Vibrator trucks, Buggies, All Terrain Vehicles, Bull-dozers etc.

Objectives

To ensure audience understands and is able to demonstrate proper vehicle operating tech-niques for the operating environments applicable to the region of operation.

Knowledge

Of the operational hazards associated with each type of specialised vehicle. Specialised vehi-cle operating techniques and limitations for type being operated. Techniques to assess the operating environment for risk. Basic inspection techniques.

Understanding

The level of risk present in each operational setting. The appropriate operating techniques for a given environment. The need to report vehicle defects promptly.

Skill

Handling skills for the type of vehicle being operated and the operating environment. How to conduct basic maintenance.



Note: The target audience must have proven competence as an off road driver.

50


2000 OGP

Forklift truck driver


I.D.: OSM4

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Forklift truck drivers

Objectives

Provide drivers with the necessary understanding of the hazards, acceptable operating prac-tices and safeguards associated with forklift operation.

Knowledge

How a forklift operates. Safety procedures for picking up loads, travelling with loads, stack-ing and dropping loads; Safety procedures for loading/unloading; General safe operating procedures; Forklift capacity and how to determine load weight; Forklift classification. Rou-tine inspection procedures.

Understanding

Common forklift accidents and how they occur; Load centre and centre of gravity; Restric-tions associated with various forklift types.

Skill

Inspection, loading/unloading, travel. Proficient handling of the forklift.



51


2000 OGP

Highway traffic control


I.D.: OSM5

Old I.D.: SS5

Audience

Road traffic controllers.

Objectives

Provide Road Traffic Controllers with an understanding and appreciation of the hazards, safeguards, and legal requirements, associated with the activity.

Knowledge

Hazards of the operation. Personal protective equipment required. Appropriate use of bar-ricade and warning signs and devices. Road traffic laws in the place of operation.

Understanding

When to use PPE, barricade and warning devices. Understanding the implications of all identified hazards. Effect of speed, and drivers reaction time.

Skill

At integrating the operation into local traffic control systems - liaison with police. Placement of barricade and warning devices for optimum effectiveness. Co-ordination with road traffic control personnel. Use of radios and other signalling devices.


3 hours.

52


2000 OGP

Vehicle recovery


I.D.: OSM6

Old I.D.: SS6

Audience

Party chiefs, supervisors, mechanics.

Objectives

To enable those who will be actively involved in the recovery of any type of vehicle which has suffered an accident or has broken down to make a successful, safe and efficient recovery.

Knowledge

The theory of pulleys and mechanical advantages. Of weights of vehicles and the safe use of recovery devices (recovery trucks, winches, pulleys). Of pneumatic recovery devices, airbags etc. Of recovery techniques in different terrains / environments (steep inclines, flooded areas, snow/ice, etc.).

Understanding

The danger involved in recovering damaged, overturned, bogged or trapped vehicles. Poten-tial for fire from fuel, electrical systems. The hazards of various loads that may be onboard.

Skill

In assessing the best methods to lift, move, recover the vehicle. At using winches, pulley systems, cranes, A-frames, ropes.



53


2000 OGP

Small boats rivers and near shore


I.D.: OSM7

Old I.D.: SS13

Audience

Boat operators (coxswain) - hands-on experience with small boat operations.

Objectives

To ensure that the targeted audience understands the safe operating principles and handling of small boats; is able to recognise associated environmental hazards with such operations; ability to recognise and use proper PPE; to have a basic understanding of the mechanical operation of the small boat; understands regulations applicable to small boat operations and handling; and, to be capable of performing an in-water rescue.

Knowledge

The companys safe operating procedures. Hazards present in river and near shore environ-ments. Required safety equipment and PPE and proper usage. Mechanical operation of boat, and in field repair. Environmental factors such as tides, currents and winds and how these effect safe operations. Regulations specific to small boat operations. Strategies and proce-dures for in-water rescue. Of companys journey management systems.

Understanding

How environmental factors affect boat operations and handling. Limitation of equipment. Proper use of onboard safety equipment and PPE. Basic understanding of onboard mechani-cal systems. Formulation of in-water rescue plan.

Skill

Ability to safely operate boat under various environmental conditions; proper use of onboard safety equipment and PPE; at carrying out basic mechanical repairs of small boat; at effective in-water rescue. Use of communications systems, and communicating with third parties.



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2000 OGP

Small boats marine operations


I.D.: OSM8

Old I.D.: SS14

Audience

Boat operators (coxswain) - hands-on experience with small boat operations.

Objectives

To ensure that the targeted audience understands the safe operating principles and handling of small boats; is able to recognise associated environmental hazards with such operations; ability to recognise and use proper PPE; has understanding of the mechanical operation of the small boat; understands operating procedures for launch and recovery of small boats using a davit system; able to recognise the inherent dangers associated with in-water deployed equipment. Understands regulations of small boat operations and handling. Capable of per-forming an in-water rescue.

Knowledge

Of the companys operating procedures including search and recovery. The hazards present in the marine environment. The safe procedures for launch and recovery. How to handle the small boat in prevailing and adverse weather and sea conditions. Of the navigation, safety and PPE equipment. How to recover a person or equipment from the water. Transfer of casualties to rescue helicopter or other vessel. Assessment of small boats readiness for use. Of laws and regulations relating to small boat operation. Of the buoyancy characteristics of the small boat being used.

Understanding

How environmental factors affect boat and equipment operations and handling. Limitation of equipment. Proper use of onboard safety equipment and PPE. Hazards and procedures for working around in-sea deployed equipment. Requirements of launching and recovering small boat using a davit system. Basic understanding of onboard mechanical systems.

Skill

At operating a small boat in prevailing and adverse weather and sea conditions. At launch-ing and recovering small boat. Use of communication systems. At in-sea emergency repairs. Ability to right a capsized small boat. Ability to formulate and conduct search and rescue, taking into consideration weather and sea conditions. At recovering a casualty from the sea and using the appropriate emergency equipment.



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2000 OGP

Airboats


I.D.: OSM9

Old I.D.: New

Audience

Boat operators (coxswain) - hands-on experience with airboat operations.

Objectives

To ensure that the targeted audience understands the safe operating principles and handling of airboats; is able to recognise associated environmental hazards with such operations; abil-ity to recognise and use proper PPE; has understanding of the mechanical operation of the airboat; understands regulations of airboat operations and handling; and, is capable of per-forming an in-water rescue.

Knowledge

The companys safe operating procedures. Hazards present in environments where airboats operate. Required safety equipment and PPE and proper usage. Mechanical operation of airboats. Environmental factors such as tides, currents and winds and how these effect safe operations. Regulations specific to airboat operations. Strategies and procedures for in-water rescue.

Understanding

How environmental factors affect airboat operations and handling. Limitation of equipment. Proper use of onboard safety equipment and PPE. Basic understanding of onboard mechani-cal systems.

Skill

Ability to safely operate airboat under various environmental conditions; proper use of onboard safety equipment and PPE; at carrying out basic mechanical repairs of airboat; abil-ity to plan and carry out an effective in-water rescue.



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2000 OGP

Helicopter landing officer (HLO)


I.D.: OSM10

Old I.D.: SS17

Audience

Designated HLOs.

Objectives

To ensure target audience understand the responsibilities and requirements of the Helicop-ter Landing Officer with regard to safe and efficient aircraft/ passenger handling including emergency response procedures, to ensure that HLOs are competent to carry out their rou-tine aircraft handling responsibilities and are competent to carry out their duties in the event of helicopter emergencies.