Introduction:
 The major component of coastal settlements is ports and harbors. They act as hubs of economic growth and the entry point for local, regional, and global trade.
When it comes to their responsibilities and the effects they have on the sustainable development of coastal areas, port authorities and operators encounter numerous difficulties.
Due to the importance of port and harbor activities, smooth and secure operations both inside and outside of the scope of activities and movements are required.
To protect the lives of port and oil business personnel, as well as ship crew, from workplace accidents, efficient and effective health, safety, and environmental awareness programs are required.
Despite being unpredictable, occupational risks have a significant impact on the lives of individuals who are exposed to them. In addition to having insurance against these risks, it’s crucial that staff are trained to recognize these occurrences, act appropriately, take preventive actions, and adhere to particular standards.
Numerous initiatives are being made globally to urge ports and harbors, oil corporations, and other relevant organizations to adhere to standards that help prevent against hazards compromising the health and safety of employees as well as the environment’s quality.
The PSHEM (Port Safety, Health and Environmental Management) Code is one such code of conduct and safety for East Asian organizations. Its goal is to give port authorities or any other organization working within a port standards to measure the performance of operations with regard to quality, safety, and the health of employees as well as the protection of the environment.
Compliance, proficiency, and performance excellence are the three main operational categories recognized by PSHEM. Large capital investments that businesses make are safeguarded through management systems. The importance of employee and environmental health and safety training and adherence to international standards cannot be overstated.
With the help of this training course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the policies and procedures that ensure the health and safety of workers at ports, oil firms, and ships as well as environmental protection.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to empower marine professionals and oil company employees with—
- complete information about health and safety of employees and protection of the environment
- awareness of best practices to follow at work to cause minimum pollution to the environment
- knowledge of certain precautionary measures while working and handling machinery or other equipment to prevent occupational hazards
- the necessary information to handle cargo and waste material in a controlled manner so as to minimize negative impact to the environment
- the required skill and capability to devise, implement and manage safety and health management systems in the organization
- the necessary knowledge and confidence to undertake training of new employees for protecting and safeguarding them and the organizations’ assets against hazards
- the required experience and information to implement advanced systems and technologies to ensure seamless maintenance of health, safety and environment quality
- the necessary information and skill to conduct regular internal audits for the organisation to ensure adherence to universal standards
- the adequate level of knowledge needed to progress in the organization by undertaking critical roles in safety, health and environment awareness
Organizational Benefits:
By marine professionals and oil company employees undertaking this course, their respective organizations will benefit in the following manner:
- Readily trained and educated employees to follow best practices at work to prevent hazards and damage to the health and safety of employees and to the environment
- Reduced external training costs because of skilled and trained employees acting as trainers and mentors to other employees and new entrants
- Reduced risk of occurrence of hazards and other gravely impacting incidents at the workplace
- Greater investments and higher profits because of reduced costs against maintenance of property, business assets and employees from hazards
- Better employer brand because of assured and defined systems for health and safety of employees
- Positive contributor to environmental preservation and protection because of best practices and standards followed at the organization
- Regular internal audits to keep a check on internal processes and systems to identify wear and tear in the initial stages and prevent them from reaching life-threatening stages
- Use of advanced systems and technologies for maintaining the health and safety of employees and protecting the environment
Personal Benefits
With this course, marine professionals and oil company employees will benefit in the following ways:
- Complete understanding and information of best practices to be followed at one’s workplace to ensure the health and safety of self and colleagues
- Increased awareness of certain processes and procedures to be followed to handle cargo and treat waste material to minimize environmental impact
- More preparedness and enhanced skill to play an important role in implementing systems and processes in one’s organization to protect the environment and the health and safety of employees from occupational hazards
- Greater understanding and knowledge to contribute to the success of the business because of reduced costs towards occupational hazards and related penalties, paving the path for one’s growth within the organization
- Increased skill and confidence to work with new technologies and implement them in one’s organization to ensure seamless, hazard-free operations
- A sense of satisfaction and pride to contribute towards conservation of the environment through awareness and training programmes related to environment and business operations keeping health and safety in mind
Course Outline
The course will cover the following topics
Module 1 – Types of Oil Work Hazards
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Contact injuries
- Fires and explosions
- Biological hazards
- Ergonomic hazards
- Slips, trips and falls
- Chemical hazards
Module 2 – Port Work Hazards
- Fires and explosions
- Chemical hazards
- Weather conditions/tidal movements
- Physical exhaustion
- Slips, trips and falls
- Cargo transport accidents
Module 3 – Ship Hazards
- Fires and electric shocks
- Carbon dioxide poisoning
- Electronic device hazards
- Aluminium tool and paint hazards
- Wind and lightning
- Oxygen deficiency
- Spillage
Module 4 – Importance of Health and Safety Awareness and Training
- Reduced injury and illness
- Positive work culture
- Reduced environmental impact
- Legal standard adherence
- Increased employer branding
- Increased credibility
- Reduced risk of losses
Module 5 – Elements of a Safety Management System
- Strategic plan
- Policies and processes
- Training and induction
- Monitoring
- Supervision
- Reporting
Module 6 – Pillars of a Health and Safety Management System
- Management commitment
- Clear safety objectives
- Defined methods and processes
- Transparency in safety management
Module 7 – Essential Elements of a Health and Safety Management Programme
- Hazard recognition, evaluation and control
- Safety performance management
- Regulatory compliance management
- Information collection and dissemination
- Assessments and audits
Module 8 – Success Factors of Health, Safety and Environment Management
- Leadership mind-set and corporate commitment
- Investment in infrastructure and management systems
- Education and training
- Regulatory framework
- Technology
Method of Instruction:
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Online
Course Duration:
5 days
Type of Certificate Issued:
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Certificate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Training Course for Ports & Oil and Gas Industry
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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