MME 2206 Occupation Health And Safety

Course Description
This comprehensive course covers all the essential areas of Health and Safety in Ship Operations, including Duties and Obligations to Oneself and Others, Risk Assessment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Specific High-Risk Activities, Slips, Trips and Falls, Reporting of Accidents and Incidents, Port Operations, and Case Studies that include classic accidents, accident causation, and analysis. By taking this course, you can be confident that you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure a safe and secure work environment in ship operations.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student can:

• Analyze the use of the OSHA Maritime Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. 
• Apply safety provisions for staff on board ship, appliances and equipment.
• Apply Stevedores, shore contractors and incidental persons on board vessels in the course and scope of their duty.
• Analyze occupation hazards