The crew on board ships can be seriously injured (sometimes with casualties) when working with workshop tools and machines if they do not follow safety rules. The Workshop Safety course shows the learner how to safely select, use, maintain and store tools and also to work with workshop machines on board ships. Moreover, this course identifies the correct PPE to be worn in workshops and recommends common safety rules for the crew who work in workshops.

In a ship workshop, various tools, spares, equipment and machines are necessary for different works and operations. If crew members do not have the knowledge of how to work safely in workshops, the person doing the work may injure himself or others. Workshop tools and machines should be used, maintained and stored properly, particularly the stationary machines that are often fixed on the tables or stand footings. This training course identifies some hazards related to operations with welding machines, drilling machines, and lath machines in workshops and followingly proposes some safety guides.

Furthermore, the Workshop Safety course discusses how personnel on board ships should work safely within the workshops. More in detail, this course covers: an introduction to the ship workshops, common works in workshops and hazards in workshops, workshop safety rules, and good housekeeping for workshops.

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Reza KAPO

With extensive experience in maritime engineering, I bring a blend of practical sea-going expertise and academic insight to the maritime sector. Over a decade at sea, I rose to the rank of chief engineer, mentoring cadets and refining my technical skills. In addition to my sea career, I pursued advanced academic qualifications, earning a Master's Degree and a PhD in Maritime Affairs from top European universities.

Beyond academics, I have actively contributed to European maritime research projects, focusing on areas such as decarbonization, regulatory frameworks, safety, and environmental protection. Since 2017, I have transitioned into academia, where I leverage my experience to teach STCW and IMO courses to marine officers across European institutions, blending practical knowledge with academic rigor.

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