Course Name- H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Gas Safety Course)
Course Duration- 1 Day
Assessment – 100% Attendance
Course Fee – *Prices Are Per Person, Subject to Change
Course Availability – Courses Are Run Anytime Throughout the Year (Subject to Public Holidays) To Meet Your Needs.

Course Details
The H2S course is intended for personnel working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.
Training on the subject of Hydrogen Sulfide, is essential for all oil and gas workers who could be exposed to H2S during the course of their work activities.
This training helps fulfil the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, ANSI Z390.1, Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs, and other regulatory standards.

The H2S course consists of theory and practical on SCBA sets, ELSA (Emergency Life Support Apparatus) and Cascade Breathing System. During the course participants will be able to recognize and accept the hazards associated with Hydrogen Sulphide and it’s effect on humans and to appreciate the value of H2S gas monitoring equipment and be able to identify and use an escape set for the purpose of evacuation.

Target Personnel H2S Course
All personnel desirous of working in Offshore oil & gas industry, Land Rigs, Petrochemical Processing plants, Refineries, Municipal workers (drainage cleaners), and any other circumstances where H2S gas can be encountered.

Course Content H2S

• Recognize H2S as a highly toxic gas .Types of detector & respiratory equipment.

• Describe the properties of H2S and workplace environments where H2S may be found. 

• Know the possible symptoms of exposure to low concentrations and to higher concentrations 

• Understand that exposure to high concentrations can lead to unconsciousness and death within minutes, or even seconds 

• Identify potential long term effects associated with H2S exposure 

• Provide examples of engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE that can be used to protect workers from H2S exposure.

• Know how to respond appropriate in a situation involving H2S exposure.

Course Name- HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer)
Course Duration- 3 Days
Assessment – 100% Attendance
Course Fee – *Prices Are Per Person, Subject to Change
Course Availability – Courses Are Run Anytime Throughout the Year (Subject to Public Holidays) To Meet Your Needs.

Course Details
The aim and objectives of the HLO Training Programme is to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) safely and effectively.

Target Personnel
The target group for Offshore HLO Programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer.

Course Content H2S

• Duties of Helicopter Landing Officer

• Preparing Helideck for Landing / Takeoff checks

• Helicopter Communication

• Basic Meteorology

• Helicopter Emergency Procedure

• Helicopter Re-fuelling

• Helicopter Fire Fighting

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Course Name- HDA (Helideck Assistant)
Course Duration- 2 Days
Assessment – 100% Attendance
Course Fee – *Prices Are Per Person, Subject to Change
Course Availability – Courses Are Run Anytime Throughout the Year (Subject to Public Holidays) To Meet Your Needs.

Course Details
The aims and objectives of the HDA (Helideck Assistant) and HERTM (Helideck Emergency Response Team Member) Training Programme is to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

It is to equip Offshore Helideck Assistants with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform an emergency response team member role in offshore helideck and helicopter emergencies and practice responding to a variety of helideck firefighting and non-firefighting emergency scenarios in a training environment.

Target Personnel
The target group for the Offshore HDA and HERTM Programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore HDA.

Course Content

• Understand key parts of relevant helideck operation regulations and guidelines

• Understand helideck obstacle, hazards associated with offshore helideck operations.

• Understand meteorological requirements for offshore helicopter operations

• Understand how dangerous goods are identified, packaged and labeled according to IATA and ICAO regulations

• Understand typical HDA duties & responsibilities during helicopter operations.

• Helicopter operational procedures prior to landing on deck and take off.

• Use hand held radios correctly, complying with radio communications protocol.

• Assist HLO with communication checks, checking helideck equipment status, safety nets, security and stowage of helideck equipment.

• Wear appropriate HDA PPE during helicopter operations.

• Load and unload passenger baggage correctly, using correct manual handling techniques.

Course Name- Rigging & Slinging
Course Duration- 5 Days
Assessment – 100% Attendance
Course Fee – *Prices Are Per Person, Subject to Change
Course Availability – Courses Are Run Anytime Throughout the Year (Subject to Public Holidays) To Meet Your Needs.

Course Details
A Combined course of 5 days of Rigging, Slinging & Banks man can be done in two or three-day letting delegates save one day off their training. The lifting operations training is for personnel who supervise or are directly involved in rigging and lifting operations, including crane lifting. This course is aimed to provide candidates with the required knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and provide them with the skills and techniques use during lifting operations.

Target Personnel
Personnel with a responsibility to carry out rigging and lifting operations and crane lifting operations. The is also beneficial to personnel such as supervisors and HSE advisors.

Course Content RIGGER

MODULE 1 – The role of the Rigger and an Introduction to Lifting Operations

• Explain the role and responsibilities of a rigger
• Identify typical installation/site responsible roles in lifting operations
• List the main health and safety legislation that applies to the rigger
• Explain the relevant parts of Lifting Operations, Lifting Equipment Regulations.
• Identify and list typical hazards associated with rigging and lifting activities & correct manual handling techniques
• Identify the various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) the Rigger would typically use.

MODULE 2 – Rigging and Lifting Operations

• Identify which types of lifting equipment to use for different lifting activities.
• Identify which types of lifting accessories for different lifting activities & how to use the accessories
• Explain the purpose of inspections and ‘thorough’ examinations & risk Assessment
• Correctly and safely position and install lifting equipment prior to starting the lifting operation.
• Explain how adverse environmental factors could affect the safety of the lifting operation
• Explain how to use identification tags, color codes to establish SWL .
• Identify and establish escape routes from the work area.
• Explain and demonstrate best communication methods during lifting activities.
• Demonstrate safe body and hand positions during the rigging and lifting operation
• Demonstrate moving the load at minimum height necessary to avoid obstacles.

Course Content BANKSMAN & SLINGER

Module 1 – INTRODUCTION TO LIFTING OPERATIONS
• Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations – relevant the Banksman & Slinger role
• Documentation and regulations & proper planning of lifting activities
• Hazards associated with lifting operations & appropriate control measures
• The roles and duties of personnel in a lifting crew.
• A typical permit-to-work system as it applies to lifting operations.
• Weight identification and estimation of the load
• Deciding when tag lines need to be used and their safe use
• Conducting pre-use checks of lifting appliances and accessories

Module 2 – THE BANKSMAN’S ROLE
• The importance of the Banksman’s role
• Checking the cargo manifest and reviewing the load
• Checking the balance and security of the load for dropped objects
• Difficulties that might occur during the lifting and moving operations
• The need for high visibility vests
• The need for communicating hand signals clearly
• What is meant by ‘line of sight’ and a ‘blind lift’
• The hand signal for ‘emergency stop’
• Establishing and using two way radio communications

Module 3 – SLINGING OPERATIONS
• Different types of slings and sling identification markings
• Principles of sling angles and tensions & Using appropriate lifting accessories
• Attaching slings to ensure a safe and even weight distribution
• Protecting slings from damage

Module 3 – PRACTICAL EXERCISES
• The selection and use of correct PPE
• The use of hand signals and radio communications
• How to prepare a standard load which requires a single leg sling
• How to prepare a standard load which requires more than one sling
• The slinger’s role during a free access lift, a restricted access lift, and a blind lift
• The Banksman’s role during a free access lift, a restricted access lift, a lift with an offset centre of gravity, a lift with a cargo carrying unit and a blind lift.