Course catalogue

The Working Environment Act, section 3-5, obligates employers and executives to complete HSE training. This course satisfies the requirements for HSE training for executives and managers.

The course contains the following modules: 

• A working life changing

• The Working Environment Act

• Risk Managament

• Healthy enough to work?

• Systematic HSE work

Who is this course for?

All personnel working with electricity in 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 provide all relevant personnel with a broad overview of common Electrical Safety Rules, and outlines best practice when working with electricity.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of common Electrical Safety Rules, and the best practice when working with electricity, to reduce risk and injury at work.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Electricity at Work Safe Working Practices

• Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations

• Offshore Installations (Safety Case) 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%.

Este curso está diseñado para permitirle:

• Definir qué se entiende por "caída de objetos".

• Identificar cuáles son las causas comunes de la caída de objetos y sus consecuencias y explicar la importancia de eliminar o reducir el riesgo de que ocurran incidents.

• Identificar las obligaciones de los empleadores y los empleados para eliminar los incidentes de caída de objetos.

• Identificar las áreas que presentan un alto potencial de lesiones al personal en caso de ocurrir un incidente de caída de objetos.

• Identificar ejemplos de malas prácticas.

• Describir las medidas que se deben adoptar para controlar el riesgo de caída de objetos

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the change management process.

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 an overview of management of change. The course focuses on the steps of the management of change process, the roles and responsibilities of personnel, and the risks involved in change management and their associated control measures.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the management of change process.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

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%.

Course goal: 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.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

LO2 Identify the different types of PPE 

LO3 Identify typical regulatory requirements associated with PPE

LO4 Describe the Hierarchy of Control measures and the use of PPE in relation to this

LO5 Explain the requirement for assessing the suitability and compatibility of PPE

LO6 Explain the maintenance requirements for PPE

LO7 Describe the duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to PPE

LO8 Explain the importance of PPE-related training, information and instruction

Who is this course for?

Supervisors and employees who require an overview of Behavioural Observation Safety Systems.

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 behavioural observation safety systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

Behavioural observation safety systems aim to improve workplace safety by focussing on what personnel do, and why they do it, and then applying strategies that promote safe behaviours in the future.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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 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?

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%.

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.

Course goal: 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

LO 1 Explain the physical properties and sources of H2S, and identify the areas on an offshore installation where you would expect to encounter H2S

LO 2 Explain the physiological effects of exposure to varying toxicity levels of H2S

LO 3 Explain the responsibilities and duties of all personnel and their duties under current legislation

LO 4 Explain the current legal occupational exposure limits for short- and long-term exposure periods relating to H2S

LO 5 Describe the various methods for detecting H2S 

LO 6 Describe the various personal and respiratory protection equipment required for undertaking tasks in areas where H2S may be present

LO 7 Explain the hazardous area classifications which may be encountered on an offshore installation and the associated control measures required  

LO 8 Explain the formal requirement for H2S contingency plans on installations

LO 9 Identify the different alarms encountered offshore and the emergency and evacuation procedures that should be followed

“Course on fall protection” is a course on the basics of fall protection for anyone working above ground.

This course outlines the laws and regulations related to fall protection. It contains information about active as well as passive protection gear, as well as first aid related to falls from a height. Upon completion of the course one will have information about the various aspects of fall protection. One will also learn how to carry out ones work in a safe and secure manner within the confines of the applicable laws and regulations.

Course Content

- Laws and regulations

- Active and passive fall protection

- First aid

Course goal: This course provides learners with an awareness of the COSHH regulations, and how they control work with hazardous substances.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the COSHH regulations and their applicability to the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Explain the legal obligations under COSHH for both employees and employers, and explain the REACH regulations

LO3 Explain the health effects of working with hazardous substances, and the various ways that these can enter the body

LO4 Explain the use of Safety Data Sheets, Labels and Assessments within the COSHH regulations

LO5 Explain the common labelling system and identify the standard symbols

LO6 Explain the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment

LO7 Explain requirements for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances

LO8  Define the control measures for handling hazardous substances and explain the control hierarchy

LO9 Explain the process for dealing with hazardous substances in the event of a spill

LO10 Define the recording and reporting process within the COSHH Regulations

This course provides an introduction to the understanding of gas in high risk work situations.  It describes real dangers and explains about the most common types of gas.  The course provides increased understanding and knowledge of elements of risk when working in areas exposed to gas, and knowledge of how best to protect yourself, and others, using proper equipment. Users shall become acquainted with the possibilities and limitations presented by gas measurement equipment, in relevant situations.

Course goal: This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. 

Learning Objectives

LO1  Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process

LO2  Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes 

LO3  Identify a typical Risk Assessment form    

LO4  Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team 

LO5  Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology

LO6  Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process 

LO7  Identify common, industry-specific hazards

LO8  Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required

LO9  Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk

LO10  Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control

LO11  Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’

LO12  Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high

LO13  Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task 

LO14  Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment  

LO15  Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply

LO16  Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment  

LO17  Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

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

This course contains the following sections:

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Hazards Associated with Gases and Vapours

Section 3: Flammable Atmospheres

Section 4: Fire and Explosions

Section 5: Toxic Atmospheres

Section 6: Oxygen Deficiency and Oxygen Enrichment

Section 7: The Hazards of Confined Spaces

Section 8: The Gas Monitor

Section 9: Using Gas Testing Equipment when Carrying out Fire Watch Duties

Section 10: Using the Gas Testing Equipment to Clear an Area Prior to Hot Work

Section 11: Using the Gas Testing Equipment to Identify a Potential Gas Leak

Section 12: Using the Gas Testing Equipment to Test the Atmosphere of a Confined Space Prior to Entry

Section 13: Using the Gas Testing Equipment during Purging Operations

Section 14: Final Assessment

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at personnel from all sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry – government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors and service companies. It is especially valuable for newcomers to the industry and non-technical personnel working in areas like HR, finance, IT, contracts and administration who feel they could benefit from gaining a wider appreciation of the ‘bigger picture’.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide an introduction to each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

What standards are referred to in this course?
OSPAR Convention

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 and understanding of common storage and handling methods for explosives.

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 overview of the requirements for storing, transporting and handling explosives.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements for storing, transporting and handling explosives.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Regulation 2 ER2014 

International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

United Nations Classification of Explosives

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 who require knowledge or awareness of hydrates.

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 awareness of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance. The course examines what hydrates are, how they are formed and their molecular structure. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by hydrates, and outlines the various methods of controlling hydrate formation.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

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 who require an awareness or understanding of the accident and incident investigation processes.

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 overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation

What standards are referred to in this course?

Reporting of Injuries

Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013

HSG245, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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 relevant personnel.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course provides drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US best practice for protecting hearing from noise hazards.

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 ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of noise hazards and their effects on you.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US specific ways to protect from noise hazards.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

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 was first developed in 2014 by the laboratory company Kystlab AS, which was our company name back then. The scaling and development of our company have included both mergers and shareholder changes, and our name is now Nemko Norlab AS – a part of renowned Nemko Group. We are still the largest, Norwegian owned laboratory company, and “Clean water offshore” is still based on our company´s year-long experience with water laboratory analysis, including potable water offshore. In Nemko Norlab the scientific know-how is further strengthened, and the service portfolio to the offshore segment expanded significantly. All together we now conduct over 100.000 routine analyses annually related to drinking water.

New in the 5th Edition

- As with the Covid-19 virus, the focus on the lethal shower microbe Legionella is increasing offshore due to the risk of disease outbreak. The training course has therefore been further strengthened to prevent Legionella disease.

- The course is also updated according to new recommendations for the annual sampling program, changes that potentially will lower analysis costs.

- This edition has also been updated in accordance with current regulations, including an important change in authority responsibility. The Institute of Public Health is no longer responsible for anything offshore.

General course info

 - The course is well illustrated to provide the best possible understanding and interpretation of the comprehensive regulations.

- There are intuitive and useful exercises throughout the course. The course is available in both Norwegian and English.

- Based on «Safe, Sufficient and Good Potable Water Offshore», the course highlights situations the participant typically may encounter in everyday work.

For more info:

- Contact your Mintra Key Account Manager to order course licenses.

- Contact anne.kristin.gussias@nemkonorlab.com for professional inquiries.

Please note: this course is also available in an Norwegian-language version.

The course is delivered by the accredited laboratory NEMKO NORLAB AS.