Enclosed Spaces  1/2 day course

Health and Safety Including Enclosed Spaces

Whether you are studying for a Deck Officer certificate of competency or serving abroad a ship as a deck officer or senior deck rating, knowledge of the UK’s health and safety legislation is paramount. Whilst most deck officers will have done a module in health and safety law of some description, implementation on board on an ongoing basis as well as exam revision requires a fuller understanding and the ability to articulate what’s required – either to an examiner or to other crew.

The UK’s Health and Safety Laws are world renown for their completeness and robust application. Whilst they are written in s alright forward way, understanding how to implement them on a practical basis requires further instruction. Our half day course ensures that all crew are aware of, understand and can implement what’s required to keep yourself, others and the ship safe. Masters will have a full understanding of their duties under the law and how this can be properly policied as the owner’s rep.

The course goes on to discuss the Code of Safe Working practices. A code first written by the MCA in response to the then new laws regarding the general duties that are imposed on the master and owner. Having discussed the code in general we will focus on an entry into an enclosed space – perhaps the most risky of onboard activities. As seafarers we can never allow knowledge fade to affect safety procedures and our enclosed space entry course reminds, teaches and re-enforces the risks, measures and pitfalls of an enclosed space entry.