Workshop safety

We might all use the workshop on board from time to time. But the workshop can be a dangerous place, full of hazards that can cause harm to us and to others.

In this course we are going to look at the common dangers found in a workshop at sea, the precautions we need to take in the workshop, and the types of personal protective equipment we need to use.

On completion of this course you will receive a Verification of Training from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the dangers commonly found in the workshop
• Use the correct PPE at all times in the workshop
• Understand the need for good housekeeping
• List the safety precautions to be taken in the workshop