OFFSHORE SAFETY

This video provides a valuable introduction to the offshore environment and stresses the need for safety there. For, although rules and regulations may vary between different countries and different operators, the importance of safety is universal offshore. The overriding message is that everyone going offshore must listen to all safety briefings and instructions, make sure that they understand them and then comply with them.

The following subjects are dealt with in detail:

• Muster stations and lifeboat drills
• Learn what to do and where to go in an emergency
• Permits to work
• The reasons for them and why it is vital to comply with every detail of them
• The importance of good housekeeping and cleaning up after every job
• The importance of using the right protective clothing

The video touches on many other aspects of offshore life - always with the emphasis on safety. It makes the point that all the safe working procedures learnt onshore apply offshore - but more so. Safety can only be achieved by informed, alert and skilful people who have respect not only for themselves but also for the well-being of others.