Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is relevant for all personnel who may affect or be affected by cyber security.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to cyber-security and cyber-risks, and how by improving personal awareness of cyber-risks can improve cyber-security overall.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the cyper-risks. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of Health and Safety Management Systems.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an introduction to ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?

ISM Code and ISO 45001

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

Is previous experience required?

The course is designed for existing workers in the oil and gas industry. Completion of this course awards an IMIST certificate valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

How will the course benefit me?

The offshore working environment is home to many hazards, which means that it is vital for everyone who goes offshore to have the same baseline level of safety knowledge. This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas and is applicable .

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures. Increased safety knowledge helps to prevent incidents and makes your working environment a safer place.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written based on the OPITO standard International Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (IMIST) (5312). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 100%. 

The course starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks your existing knowledge of the course topics. The course will restructure so that it only contains the content needed to address the gaps in your knowledge.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is the course for?

All people exposed to noise in their daily work.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

The purpose of the course is to prevent noise-induced hearing impairment. You will learn how loud sound and noise affect us. You will also learn how you can properly protect yourself against noise and why that is so important.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company be ensuring that you are familiar with the safety precautions you should take in the workplace to protect your hearing.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The course is based on the current rules and regulations for working in areas where there is a risk of being exposed to noise that may be damaging to health.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US CLP and GHS applications.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of GHS and CLP.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US GHS and CLP.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide you with an awareness of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if exposure occurs.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if exposure occurs.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

This Working in Cold Environments course is for personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of working in cold climates.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Working in cold environments can be a significant challenge for comfort and the ability to perform work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have are aware of the challenges to perform work tasks in cold environments. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Course goal: This course aims to ensure that all members of the global Oil and Gas workforce have a consistent and common understanding of, and approach to, Control of Work.

Who is the course for?

All relevant personnel

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Sections:

Section 1: Introduction to Control of work

Section 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Section 3: Controlling Work Activities

Section 4: Handover, Work Suspension and Completion

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to confined space entry work.

Learning Objectives

- LO1 Explain what is meant by a Confined Space
- LO2 Give examples of Confined Spaces
- LO3 Describe the dangers that can be caused by confined space entry work
- LO4 Identify the legal requirements associated with confined space entry work
- LO5 Explain how to avoid entering confined spaces
- LO6 Explain the importance of having a Safe System of Work in place
- LO7 Describe individual roles and responsibilities involved in Confined Space Entry work
- LO8 Explain the requirements for gas testing
- LO9 Identify acceptable levels for atmospheric test results
- LO10 Give examples of Confined Space Entry site safety equipment
- LO11 Explain the actions to take in an emergency situation
- LO12 Explain Confined Space Entry alarm procedures

Who is this course for?

All relevant personnel.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of their right to access their individual exposure and medical records held by their employer in accordance with the OSHA Standard - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records 29 CFR 1910.1020.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the right to access the individual exposure and medical records held by the employer in accordance with the OSHA Standard - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records 29 CFR 1910.1020.

What standards are referred to in this course?

N/A

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?
All personnel who are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant personnel.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical permit to work system

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical permit to work system

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974

HSG 250

The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

The Freedom of Information Act

The Data Protection Act 1998

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Este curso está diseñado para permitirle:

• Definir qué se entiende por "caída de objetos".

• Identificar cuáles son las causas comunes de la caída de objetos y sus consecuencias y explicar la importancia de eliminar o reducir el riesgo de que ocurran incidents.

• Identificar las obligaciones de los empleadores y los empleados para eliminar los incidentes de caída de objetos.

• Identificar las áreas que presentan un alto potencial de lesiones al personal en caso de ocurrir un incidente de caída de objetos.

• Identificar ejemplos de malas prácticas.

• Describir las medidas que se deben adoptar para controlar el riesgo de caída de objetos

Course goal: This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outline the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to PPE.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

LO2 Identify the different types of PPE 

LO3 Identify typical regulatory requirements associated with PPE

LO4 Describe the Hierarchy of Control measures and the use of PPE in relation to this

LO5 Explain the requirement for assessing the suitability and compatibility of PPE

LO6 Explain the maintenance requirements for PPE

LO7 Describe the duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to PPE

LO8 Explain the importance of PPE-related training, information and instruction

Course goal: This course provides learners with an awareness of the COSHH regulations, and how they control work with hazardous substances.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the COSHH regulations and their applicability to the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Explain the legal obligations under COSHH for both employees and employers, and explain the REACH regulations

LO3 Explain the health effects of working with hazardous substances, and the various ways that these can enter the body

LO4 Explain the use of Safety Data Sheets, Labels and Assessments within the COSHH regulations

LO5 Explain the common labelling system and identify the standard symbols

LO6 Explain the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment

LO7 Explain requirements for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances

LO8  Define the control measures for handling hazardous substances and explain the control hierarchy

LO9 Explain the process for dealing with hazardous substances in the event of a spill

LO10 Define the recording and reporting process within the COSHH Regulations

Course goal: This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. 

Learning Objectives

LO1  Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process

LO2  Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes 

LO3  Identify a typical Risk Assessment form    

LO4  Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team 

LO5  Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology

LO6  Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process 

LO7  Identify common, industry-specific hazards

LO8  Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required

LO9  Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk

LO10  Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control

LO11  Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’

LO12  Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high

LO13  Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task 

LO14  Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment  

LO15  Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply

LO16  Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment  

LO17  Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course provides drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US best practice for protecting hearing from noise hazards.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of noise hazards and their effects on you.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US specific ways to protect from noise hazards.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant personnel, including work party members, Performing Authorities and Area Authorities

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out effective toolbox talks

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have knowledge and know of techniques for carrying out effective toolbox talks

What standards are referred to in this course?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or undertanding of LOTO in the US.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

To ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to US LOTO controls.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to LOTO controls.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.