Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all shipboard and shore-based personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an introduction to the management of occupational health and safety management in the maritime industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course ensures that personnel are aware of how occupational health and safety management systems relate to ISO 45001 and the ISM Code. It also raises awareness of the importance of following shipboard safety procedures and keeping accurate records on health and safety issues.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

• ISO 45001

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who require an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By increasing your awareness of the potential hazards of working at height and the steps that can be taken to reduce your risk of injury.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is aligned to industry best practice and aims to make personnel aware of the potential hazards of working at height and the controls that can be implemented to reduce risk.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Work at Height Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Accredidation:

- CPD IOSH

- This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

- IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to asbestos at, or above, the permissible exposure levels, and personnel who perform housekeeping or maintenance operations in areas that have asbestos-containing materials and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also identify where asbestos may be found, how it can potentially affect your health, and what you need to do to protect yourself.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by ensuring learners have the knowledge to protect themselves from exposure to asbestos.

Assessment Details

End of course assessment with a pass mark of 80% and 2 attempts.

Who is this course for:
This course is for users of scaffolding as a work platform in accordance with § 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the Performance of Work’.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
By providing you with a good understanding of the principles to do with the construction, functioning, maintenance and use of scaffolding, so that incidents and accidents can be avoided.

How will this course benefit my company?

By making scaffolding users aware of responsibility, legislation, safe use of scaffolding, assembly, and the scaffolding types.

What standards are referred to in this course?
§ 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the performance of work’

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at personnel working in the energy and maritime sectors.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Dropped objects can cause serious injuries as well as damage to assets and equipment. This course will give you a basic understanding of the common causes of dropped objects, their potential consequences and how they can be prevented.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the risk dropped objects present, their common causes and how they can be prevented.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

CPD, IOSH 

- This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

- IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who could potentially be exposed to noise in the workplace. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide personnel with the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with noise in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the hazards posed by noise in the workplace and the controls that should be put in place to minimise their exposure and reduce the risk of hearing loss.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for? 

Personnel who are required to work with, or near to, substances hazardous to health.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Many substances can cause harm to health if the appropriate precautions are not taken, including some substances that are not hazardous in themselves. This course will give you a basic overview of the COSHH regulations and how they help to protect workers. 

How will the course benefit my company? 

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the requirements of the COSHH Regulations will help to reduce the risk of accidents, incidents and injuries in the workplace.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).

Is there an assessment? 

Yes - This course has an assessment with a 80% pass mark and two attempts

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise why COSHH is important for protecting workers’ health

• Identify considerations for COSHH risk assessments

• Recognise control measures for mitigating risks from hazardous substances

The OPITO approved course can now be completed online.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, OPITO has altered the required processes to gain accreditation. You no longer have to attend an invigilation centre to complete this course, but must prove identity where required.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here:

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas  testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in   which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken   in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel who are at risk from slips, trips and falls.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the risks, and consequences, of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and the control measures and steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls, based on industry best practice.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies' by reducing slip, trip and fall injuries among personnel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Course assessment with a 80% pass mark and two attempts.

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

This course uses Identity Verification; guidance on this process can be seen here


Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

Is previous experience required?

Learners must possess:

a) A valid OPITO IMIST Initial or valid OPITO IMIST Further training certificate.

Or

b) Have previously worked offshore*
*Learners are required to complete a declaration prior to course commencement confirming prior offshore work experience, including details of their last offshore trip, to include asset name, location and dates.

How will the course benefit me?

This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is aligned with OPITO's International Minimum Industry Safety Training (IMIST) Further Standard (5313). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

Is there an assessment?

The course consists of nine mandatory units, each unit starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks existing knowledge. At the end of the pre-assessment, you will have either completed the unit or you will be presented with the content associated with the identified knowledge gaps. After this content review, an assessment featuring a new set of questions for the outstanding knowledge gaps, will be presented for completion. Each unit has a pass mark of 100% with unlimited attempts to complete. Once a unit is complete, the next unit will be unlocked. Completion of all nine units will generate your IMIST-F OPITO certificate automatically. The certificate is valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 
https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of HAZID.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide all personnel with solid hazard identification awareness to enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that they can carry out their duties as safely as possible.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are able to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that you can carry out your duties as safely as possible.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations

• Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations

• Directive 2013/30/EU on Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

• Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) on Mineral Resources

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, there is an assessment with a pass mark of 80% and 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

This is course is for those who work with and have an exposure risk to benzene. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit learners by providing them with an awareness of benzene and providing best practices for working with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all possible precautions are taken to reduce accidents or injuries resulting from benzene exposure.  

What standards are referenced in the course?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Is there an assessment?

Yes 

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are involved in work processes that can result in hand-arm vibration exposure.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will benefit learners by making them aware of the risks of hand-arm vibration and the effects that it can cause.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring that personnel have an understanding of the risks of hand-arm vibration and in turn will reduce the number of injuries that result from this.

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is this course for?
All personnel who are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel within the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outline the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to PPE.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by reducing PPE related incidents and injuries. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 

Ionising Radiations Regulations 

Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 

Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). 

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of common RPE and what they are used for.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give personnel an introduction to different types of respiratory protection and describe its use in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have had an introduction to different types of respiratory protection and describe its use in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Management of Health and Safteey at Work Regulations 1999

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

Control of Asbestos Regualtions 2012

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002

Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999

Confined Space Regulations 1997

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

This course relates to how best practice, your attitudes, behavior and knowledge can prevent dropped objects and enhance the safety of you and your colleagues.

The content of this course is in compliance with Working Together for Safety’ handbook; Best practice - Dropped object Prevention. The course is developed by the same personnel who also developed collaboration for safety's handbook, Best practice - Dropped object Prevention, under the auspices of Equinor, a team with decades of experience within prevention, identification and controlling of dropped objects throughout the oil and gas industry.

Course Content
- Securing devices
- Securing of tools
- Securing of equipment
- Inspection, observation and follow-up checks

Contact BLH-DOM Safety Solutions AS for more information:
Tel.: +47 51 81 40 00
E-mail: post@blh-dom.com