Human Behaviour

Controlling hazards is a step in the risk assessment process after risk evaluation. It is necessary to reduce or eliminate risks that are found to be high.

In this course, we will learn the importance of keeping our barriers strong and understanding when some of these barriers may be weakening. We will watch a video that will go through two very different scenarios with very similar outcomes and then analyse this video to see what could have been done better.

Ergonomics is a science that deals with the study of functions and the interaction between the three elements that make up a working system: Man, Machinery and Environment. The objective of workplace ergonomics is to improve system performance and to protect the well-being, health and safety of workers. To achieve this goal, various areas are investigated, including the human factor and the risks related to the manual handling of loads and repeated movements.

A toolbox talk is a dialogue among team members about the safer and more effective execution of a job. It is done at the worksite right before starting the job.

This course is all about deck safety for offshore vessels.

Weak signals are subtle signs or indicators which may indicate that some of the barriers intended to prevent an incident are failing or missing. Weak signals can be observed in equipment, human factors and near misses.

All crew members, regardless of rank, make small and big decisions to solve various challenges in their work and personal lives. While some decisions can be made easily, most can be handled better if a logical and structured approach is utilised.

Normal, healthy workplaces experience their share of conflict. When handled properly, a conflict can be beneficial to you and your colleagues. You free yourself from negative emotions & stress and develop stronger relationships with your colleagues. As you improve your well being, you also improve your job performance.

Hydrogen sulphide(H2S) is a colorless gas usually recognised by its smell of rotten eggs. However, the smell cannot be relied upon since H2S affects the sense of smell upon exposure. Dangerous concentrations of this gas may be present onboard ships due to cargoes or even chemicals onboard. It is extremely important for crew members regardless of rank, working onboard ships to understand the hazards imposed by such a gas and the procedures to be followed in order to avoid such dangers.

This course will cover Part B of the Collision Regulations as per the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs). It will also cover COLREGS from a USCG (US Coast Guard) perspective.

This course will cover Part C of the Collision Regulations as per the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs). It will also cover COLREGS from a USCG (US Coast Guard) perspective.

In the recent past, there have been a few incidents where improper Stowage, Handling and Securing have led to serious injury to the crew members. This course will look over an incident that occurred and the conclusion of the investigation.