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© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised 2012. All rights reserved
Course Number NSTC-30
Revised 1-2012
Offshore Safety AwarenessOffshore Safety Awareness
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Module III: Living and Working Safely Offshore
Module III: Living and Working Safely Offshore
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Offshore Living
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Be prepared for a long stay and unexpected delays.
Pack surplus personal items.
Prescription medication must be in the original container with the person’s name on it.
Bring “extra” prescription medication (3 days supply) in the event of travel-prohibitive weather conditions.
Know your PPE requirements.
Bring what you need for your job (tools/materials).
Packing for Offshore Living4
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The following items are prohibited:
Butane lighters/strike anywhere matches
Plastic garbage bags
Weapons
Alcohol
Illegal drugs
Other contraband
Prohibited Items5
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Offshore Check-In
Follow site-specific procedures for each location.
Sign-in is required upon arrival.
Room assignment will be provided.
Site-specific orientation will be scheduled.
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Site-specific Orientation
Take note of the following during site-specific orientation:
Personnel on board lists or station bills
Location of emergency equipment and muster stations
Alarm and notifications systems
Emergency exits and evacuation routes
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Site-specific Orientation
Take note of the following during site-specific orientation:
Security desk and call in numbers
Medical clinic and aid station locations
Some medical personnel may be authorized to prescribe emergency medication and provide over-the-counter medications for illness.
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Offshore Living Areas
Shared rooms and bathroom facilities
Cafeterias and snack rooms
Laundry
Commissary
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Offshore Living Areas
Lockers and gear storage areas
Internet, phone, mail, and fax availability
Permitted use of electronic devices
Designated smoking areas
Recreation and workout areas
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Offshore Life and Health
Have consideration for others who live in your facility.
Day and night sleepers
Use of shared areas
Personal hygiene protects everyone from the spread of illness.
Use hand washing stations.
Wear slippers to avoid athlete’s foot.
Report to the clinic when sick, not to work.
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Working Safely Offshore
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The offshore work environment has the potential to contain almost all hazards found at facilities on land such as fires, falls, and confined spaces.
Other hazards not commonly encountered on land are drowning, hypothermia, transfer accidents, watercraft collisions, cranes, and rigging.
Potential Offshore Hazards13
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Work Hazard Assessment
Dropped objects
Falling from height
Moving/rotating equipment
Steel cables/winches
Pinch points and trip hazards
Overhead lifts
Ladders
Electrical hazards
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Work Hazard Assessment
Blocked walkways
Forklift activity
Open deck hatches
Vessel to vessel transfers
Galley hazards
Cutting tools
Mixing equipment
Hot surfaces/grease fires
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Emergencies & Maritime Security
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Man Overboard
Keep the person in sight.
Throw ring buoy to the person.
Sound the alarm and notify the Control Room.
Know your location’s specific procedures.
Never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
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Abandon Rig or Vessel
Avoid entering the water.
If you must enter the water, do so from the lowest level possible.
Know where escape pods and lifeboats are located.
Stay with a group.
Conserve energy and body heat.
Await assistance.
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Other Alarms and Drills
Each offshore location will have different alarms and procedures for:
Fire
Blowout
H2S
Combustible Gas
All Clear
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Approach of an Unknown Vessel
Avoid confrontations.
Notify Control Room / Supervisor.
Notify appropriate security personnel.
Each location will have reporting protocols.
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