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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.

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.

Alternative-fueled vehicles (AFV) represent different types of hazards compared with vehicles with traditional fuel such as gasoline and diesel with internal combustion engines. Do our usual methods, equipment, and training work, or do we need to do something more to be safe?

Back pain is a highly prevalent condition across many industries worldwide, and the maritime industry is no exception given the physically demanding nature of work onboard. Although back pain doesn't seem like a serious problem, it has a significant impact on a worker's life. In fact, it is highly associated with significant disability and absenteeism among workers.

Resilience is important to seafarers as it allows us to react in a healthy way to stressful situations. This, in turn, increases our decision-making capability when prevented by stressful situations. Making good decisions will always increase safety and lead to fewer accidents or incidents onboard.

Personnel transfers are hazardous operations that can lead to injury or worse if not completed in as safe a manner as possible. The responsibility of safety for such operations lies with all involved, including those undergoing the personnel transfer.

This short course aims to provide seafarers with a basic understanding of the dangers associated with smoking and its impact on their health and well-being.

DENJET CE40 Pump maintenance guide.

This course will provide the learner with knowledge & awareness of maritime safety as well as the safe handling of chemicals on board vessels. It addresses the critical importance of safeguarding, the well-being of seafarers and how to prevent incidents related to chemical ingestion. Participants will gain insights into the potential hazards associated with chemical handling, the consequences of chemical ingestion, and best practices for ensuring safety at sea.

Mental health is as important as physical health in ensuring that the seafarers onboard can perform their duties efficiently and safely. It is essential then that a strong culture of mental health awareness and wellbeing is maintained on ships by managers and crew alike.

If you never navigated through the ice before, this is the place to start. Baltice will enhance your knowledge of winter navigation and prevailing conditions in the area during the ice season. Baltic Icebreaking Management, BIM, is an organization with members from all the Baltic Sea states.

In this course, we will talk about the deadly dozen. The deadly dozen refers to twelve common conditions that can act as precursors to human error; leading to incidents. These conditions can influence people to make unintentional mistakes.