ASH Course - Occupational safety and HSE

About Course

Introduction to the course

The working environment at sea is demanding, with physical, ergonomic, chemical, biological, psychological and social factors that can lead to accidents, injuries and illness. Seafarers sometimes experience long working days, isolation and a tight organizational structure.

Shipping is a global industry with great diversity. After the First World War, international standards were established, and today’s Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) ensures equal conditions and safeguards the working environment, safety and health on board. The flag state, which for Norwegian ships is Norway, checks that the conventions are followed. The shipping company must ensure the health and safety of the employees, while the master and safety representative organize the ASH work on board. Everyone must contribute to a safe working environment.

Accidents demonstrate the need for prevention and systematic safety work. A poor working environment can result in costs such as sick leave, damage to equipment and loss of income. A good working environment increases well-being and reduces sick leave.

Course Content

1. Introduction
About the course, laws and regulations governing ASH work on board

2. Maritime laws and regulations
Legislation, authorities and systems that regulate safety and working conditions at sea.

3. Safety management system
A safety management system (SMS) consists of the measures used to plan, implement, evaluate and adjust operations so that the company meets its objectives and complies with statutory requirements.

4. Risk management
Methods and tools to identify and manage risks on board.

5. ASH – Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
How to create a safe, healthy and good working environment for seafarers

6. The safety service on board
Organization and roles in the systematic HSE work on ships.

7. Personal protective equipment/work equipment
Use and requirements for personal protective equipment and safe work equipment.

8. Heavy lifting and other handling of equipment
Safe handling of equipment in physically demanding work operations.

9. Special work operations
Risk assessment and measures for special and hazardous work operations.

10. Chemicals and hazardous substances
the use and handling of chemicals and biological factors.

11. Physical impact and exposure
How to protect the crew from vibration, noise and radiation.

12. Psychosocial working environment and well-being
Focus on well-being, mental health and social conditions on board.

Final Test
Final test for the course

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Course Content

1. Introduction About the course, laws and regulations governing ASH work on board

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Assessment criteria for AHS courses

2. Maritime laws and regulations Legislation, authorities and systems that regulate safety and working conditions at sea.

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Important conventions

2.3 The Norwegian Maritime Authority

2.4 Port state control

2.5 The Ship Safety Act

2.6 Ship Labor Act

3. Safety management system A safety management system (SMS) consists of the measures used to plan, implement, evaluate and adjust operations so that the company meets its objectives and complies with statutory requirements.

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Structure

3.3 Critical operations and safety procedures

3.4 Accidents – Causes and prevention

3.5 Active faults and latent faults

3.6 Preventive measures – Barriers

4. Risk management Methods and tools to identify and manage risks on board.

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Explanation of terms

4.3 Risk assessment – analysis

4.4 The difference between hazard and risk

4.5 SJA – Safe Job Analysis

5. ASH – Occupational Health, Safety and Environment How to create a safe, healthy and good working environment for seafarers

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Classification

5.3 Safety culture and working environment onboard

5.4 The employee’s duty to cooperate

5.5 Info, education and training

6. The safety service on board Organization and roles in the systematic HSE work on ships.

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Safety representative

6.3 Safety and environmental committee (AMU)

7. Personal protective equipment/work equipment Use and requirements for personal protective equipment and safe work equipment.

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Examples of personal protective equipment and what it protects against

7.3 Work equipment and safety

8. Heavy lifting and other handling of equipment Safe handling of equipment in physically demanding work operations.

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Assessing the risk of manual handling

8.3 Preventive measures

8.4 The importance of good planning

9. Special work operations Risk assessment and measures for special and hazardous work operations.

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Special work operations – how to secure rotating/moving machinery

9.3 Risks from falling objects and moving work

9.4 Mooring operations and snap-back zones

9.5 Securing rotating and moving machinery

9.6 Special work operations in fisheries

10. Chemicals and hazardous substances the use and handling of chemicals and biological factors.

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Chemicals and Biological factors

10.3 Special rules related to the handling of chemicals

11. Physical impact and exposure How to protect the crew from vibration, noise and radiation.

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Protection against mechanical vibrations

11.3 Protection against noise

11.3 Protection against artificial optical radiation

12. Psychosocial working environment and well-being Focus on well-being, mental health and social conditions on board.

12.1 Special rules for pregnant women, new mothers and nursing mothers

12.2 Basic human needs

12.3 Well-being – a natural starting point – inspiration for job satisfaction

12.4 Conflict resolution

Final Test Final test for the course

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