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SAFETY HANDBOOK

Your Partner in Safety

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

Training Who Me?

REGULATIONS dictate that you undertake the
training courses referred to in this handbook. The
same regulations dictate the content of the
course and the time we spend with you.

Our commitment to you is to ensure that you are as

survivable as we can make you in the time
available. Your commitment is to ensure that you are
a safe worker, for yourself and your colleagues.
This handbook is your reference and supports your
training.

We look forward to your next course at Falck Prime

Atlantic Training Centre, and wish you good luck.

Ayo Otuyalo Managing Director

GENERAL INFORMATION
 CONTENTS
Introduction to Falck Prime Atlantic
Section

1. Fire Alarm &Layout of Escape Routes

2. Self Test

3. Safety Induction

4. Fire Fighting

5. Survival First Aid

6. Thermal Stress & its Effects

7. Immersion Suits

8. Marine & Aviation Lifejackets

9. Types of Inflatable Liferaft

10. Helicopter Transportation & Methods of Escape

11. Types of T.E.M.P.S.C.

12. Other Methods of Evacuation/Abandonment

13. Location Aids

14. Search & Rescue Procedures

15. Useful Information

16. Notes & Acknowledgments

CONTENTS
Introduction to Falck
Prime Atlantic

Your Partner in Safety

 Introduction to

WELCOME to Falck Prime Atlantics Centre for Safety, thank

you for choosing us for your basic offshore safety and
emergency training requirements.

Falck Prime Atlantics Centre for Safety was established in

2008/2009, Falck have many training centres worldwide and is
a leading provider for safety training. with an extensive
portfolio of training which encompasses courses ranging from
Offshore safety and emergency preparedness training,
Maritime, Industrial, Aviation, Renewable energy, commercial
and Military training sectors.

Our modern well equipped training centres and experienced

training staff, provide our clients with a comfortable learning
environment, which we believe enhances your training
experience. Training courses focus on preventative safety by
combining theoretical elements with hands on practical exercises
wherever possible. Up to date simulation technology enables us
to provide the best possible training scenarios for learners, and
allows us the flexibility to design customer specific training
courses to meet the needs of an ever increasing safety culture
within the workplace.
We are dedicated to providing customer satisfaction by working
closely with our clients to provide the highest quality of training
and service, delivered in a safe and professional environment. It
is our belief that these values, combined with innovation will
ensure that we are a valued and exciting business partner for
our clients, and will remain so.

I NTRODUCTION TO FALCK PRIME ATLANTIC

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 SECTION 1.

FIRE ALARM PROCEEDURES &

ESCAPE ROUTES

YOUR PARTNER IN SAFETY

 IPARA
FIRE INSTRUCTIONS

I F YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:

1. Raise the alarm by breaking the glass of the

nearest fire alarm call point.

2. Attack the fire if possible with the appliances

provided, but without taking personal risks.

Report to person in charge.

ON HEARING THE FIRE ALARM:

3 . The authorised Deputy will ensure that the Fire
Brigade has been called IMMEDIATELY.
4. Ensure that any doors/windows surrounding the fire
situation are CLOSED.
5. Leave the building by the nearest available exit, closing any
doors through which you have passed.
6. Proceed to the assembly point which is by the CAR
PARK and notify the person taking the roll call of your
presence.
7 . The person(s) calling the roll will confirm the result
to the person in charge (safety officer or senior
management).
USE THE NEAREST AVAILABLE EXIT. DO NOT
STOP TO COLLECT BELONGINGS. DO NOT RE-
ENTER THE BUILDING.
8 . Remain outside the building until told that it is safe
to re-enter by the person in charge.

IT IS IN YOUR OWN INTEREST TO:

1 . Study this procedure, and know what to do in

the event of a fire and how to use the fire
appliances.

2. Make yourself familiar with all the means of

escape in case of fire and avoid any obstruction
of other escape routes at all times.

FIRE ALARM & LAYOUT OF ESCAPE ROUTES

 Fire Alarm & Layout of Escape
Routes Falck Prime Atlantic, Ipara
THE FIRE ALARM IS A CONTINUOUS TONE. On hearing this
please leave the building via routes shown on the following
plans

FI RE ALARM & LA YOUT OF ESCAPE ROUTES

 SECTION 2.

Self Test Can YouAnswer

These Questions?

Your Partner in Safety

 SECTION 2.
Self Test Can You Answer These Questions?
SEA SURVIV AL
1. What are the basic principles of survival?
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2. What action should be taken on hearing the evacuation alarm?
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3. What are the immediate threats to life on entering cold water?
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4. On entering cold water and having no liferaft/lifeboat to swim to, what

position must you adopt? ...........................................................................

5. What are the advantages of a survival circle?

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6. What are the vital actions on boarding a liferaft?
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7. What are the two main types of liferaft currently in use?

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HELICOPTER ESCAPE
1. Name just three parts of an aircraft that you need to stay clear of.
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2. What illuminated signs must you obey on entering the craft?
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3. What are the four main checks prior to ditching on water?
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4. If a helicopter was to ditch, what two things must you locate?
...................................................................................................................
5. Name two methods of winching during rescue.
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6. What should never be done with a Hi-line during rescue?
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SELF TES T CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?

T.E.M.P.S.C. (LIFEBO AT)
1. Name two types of lifeboats.
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2. Name three properties of a lifeboat.
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3. Name three of the many checks made prior to launching a lifeboat.

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LOCATION AIDS
1. Name three visual location aids.
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2. Name two audible location aids.

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3. What is an E.P.I.R.B. and what does E.P.I.R.B. stand for?

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S URVI V AL S UI TS & LI FEJ ACKE TS

1. What is the purpose of a survival suit?
...................................................................................................................
2. Name two types of survival suit.
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3. Will a survival suit turn you over if unconscious in the water?
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4. Name two main types of lifejacket.
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FIRE FIGHTING
1. What three things must be present for a fire to occur?
...................................................................................................................
2. Name one other method of escape apart from a B.A. set.
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SELF TEST CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?

FIRST AID
1. What are the aims of first aid?
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2. What are the priorities of First Aid to the casualty?
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3. What is the initial treatment for someone who is suffering severe bleeding?
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4. What is the treatment for an unconscious casualty?

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RESCUE
1. When being rescued by a winchman/diver from a helicopter, state the main
danger from him just before he approaches you.
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2. Describe the ideal lifting position for a hypothermic survivor when being
winched by a helicopter.
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3. Apart from helicopters name two other methods of rescue.
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LEGISLATION
1. Who supervises the petroleum industry?
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2. Is an employee required to take part in organised safety and environmental
work of the enterprise?
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SELF TEST CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?

 SECTION 3.

Offshore
Safety Induction

Your Partner in Safety

 SECTION 3.
Offshore Safety Induction
BASIC OFFSHORE S AFETY INDUCTION
The aim of the induction is to:

 Give new entrants to the offshore and gas industry a basic insight of
activities and the need to develop a safety culture

 Inform students of the hazards and potential dangers that can be

encountered and the safety management systems in place to mitigate
those hazards
 Point out the general rules of helicopter transportation and basic
knowledge of the permit to work scheme
 Create an awareness of further in-house training with regards to a
more detailed induction relevant to the unit they are working on.
 Explain the role of essential personnel.

Here are a number of examples of types

of platform/vessels found offshore:
EMERGENCY SUPPORT VESSEL (E.S.V.) This is a semi-submersible
type of installation which has the capability of making good speed, because
in an emergency it comes into its own. It has a platform with a helideck,
hospital facilities and also fire fighting and diver rescue teams. It can be
used as an on-scene command facility, as the E.S.V. Tharos was used
alongside during the Piper Alpha disaster (U.K. 1988).
STANDBY VESSEL All installations in the designated British sector of the
North Sea and elsewhere worldwide must have a standby vessel, 24 hours
a day, within a 2-mile radius. They must be able to pick up the full
compliment of their designated platform. They will be equipped with a Fast
Rescue Craft (F.R.C.) and personnel fully trained in their use.

O FFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION

DRILL SHIP A computer is used to hold the drill ship in position with
engines and thrusts (Dynamic Position System), but in shallower water
anchors may be used instead.

SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE PLATFORM This is a mobile drilling platform

which can be moved under its own propulsion or t owed by a vessel and
is held in place with several anchors.

OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION

CONCRETE PLATFORM This type of platform is kept in place by its own
weight, and has the advantage of built in storage space in its base.

OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION

JACK-UP PLATFORM Usually Jack-ups work in depths of up to 90 metres
with three legs positioned on the sea bed, the platforms have there own
propulsion systems, but are towed to their locations.

OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION

TENSION LEG PLATFORM This is for deep-water use. It is a semi-
submersible structure and is attached to the seabed by large anchorage
points, these are attached to the platform with cables.

OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION