Course Title

1. Introduction to Offshore Emergency Response

1.1 The Offshore Emergency Organization

• Defining the Emergency Response Team (ERT) role within the platform's overall emergency organization

• Distinguishing ERT responsibilities from those of the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) and general workforce

• Overview of the emergency command structure including (on-scene commander and control room coordination)

• Understanding the escalation pathway from incident detection to full emergency response

• Overview of major offshore emergency incidents and lessons learned from industry history

1.2 Standards and Regulatory Framework

• Applicable standards including (OPITO emergency response standards and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)

• Local and regional offshore safety regulatory requirements

• ERT member selection, competency, and certification requirements

• Coordinating ERT readiness with broader platform HSE management systems

2. Offshore Fire Hazards and Firefighting Fundamentals

2.1 Offshore Fire Behavior and Risk

• Fire triangle principles applied to offshore hydrocarbon environments

• Common offshore fire sources including (process leaks, electrical faults, and helideck incidents)

• Understanding fire spread risk in confined and congested offshore layouts

• Recognizing conditions leading to escalation including (jet fires and pool fires)

• Case-based review of offshore fire incident causes

2.2 Firefighting Equipment and Systems

• Fixed firefighting systems including (deluge, foam, and gas suppression systems)

• Portable firefighting equipment including (extinguishers, hose reels, and monitors)

• Personal protective equipment for firefighting including (structural firefighting kit and breathing apparatus)

• Verifying firefighting system readiness and activation procedures

3. Structural and Process Firefighting Techniques

3.1 Attack Techniques

• Offensive and defensive firefighting strategy selection

• Hose handling and water application techniques for structural fires

• Foam application techniques for hydrocarbon pool fires

• Coordinating team-based fire attack including (nozzle operator and backup roles)

• Managing firefighting in confined and elevated platform areas

3.2 Process Area Fire Response

• Isolating fuel sources where safe including (emergency shutdown coordination)

• Cooling exposed structures and adjacent equipment during a process fire

• Managing jet fire and pool fire scenarios specific to process areas

• Coordinating with control room during process-related fire response

4. Breathing Apparatus and Atmosphere Management

4.1 Breathing Apparatus Operation

• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) donning, use, and duration management

• Entry control and buddy system procedures for BA-supported operations

• Managing air supply monitoring and emergency escape procedures

• Post-use inspection and equipment turnaround for extended incidents

4.2 Atmosphere and Gas Hazard Awareness

• Recognizing toxic and oxygen-deficient atmosphere hazards offshore

• Gas detection equipment use during emergency response operations

• Managing entry into confined or gas-affected spaces during response

• Coordinating atmospheric monitoring with rescue and firefighting teams

5. Confined Space and Enclosed Space Rescue

5.1 Confined Space Rescue Principles

• Identifying confined and enclosed spaces specific to offshore installations

• Rescue planning and pre-task preparation for confined space entries

• Non-entry rescue techniques including (retrieval systems and davit use)

• Managing entry rescue when non-entry rescue is not viable

5.2 Rescue Equipment and Technique

• Rescue equipment including (tripods, winches, and stretcher systems)

• Casualty extraction technique from confined and elevated spaces

• Coordinating rescue team roles during a confined space emergency

• Managing communication with a trapped or incapacitated casualty

6. Working at Height Rescue

6.1 Height Rescue Principles

• Identifying scenarios requiring rescue from height offshore including (crane, derrick, and structural access points)

• Rope access and rescue system fundamentals

• Casualty packaging and lowering technique from height

• Managing suspension trauma risk during height rescue

6.2 Equipment and Team Coordination

• Height rescue equipment including (harnesses, descenders, and rescue kits)

• Coordinating ground and elevated team roles during height rescue

• Verifying rescue equipment readiness and inspection status

• Post-rescue casualty handover to medical response personnel

7. Casualty Assessment and First Response

7.1 Primary Casualty Assessment

• Applying a systematic primary survey approach to casualty assessment

• Recognizing life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention

• Managing multiple casualty scenarios and triage principles

• Coordinating initial casualty care with limited resources

7.2 Basic Life Support and Stabilization

• Applying basic life support techniques including airway management and CPR

• Controlling severe bleeding and managing shock

• Immobilization and stabilization technique for suspected fractures or spinal injury

• Preparing casualties for extraction and evacuation

8. Advanced Casualty Management

8.1 Burn and Trauma Management

• Assessing and managing burn injuries specific to offshore fire incidents

• Managing blast and pressure-related trauma

• Recognizing and managing smoke inhalation injury

• Coordinating ongoing casualty monitoring during extended response

8.2 Casualty Handover and Medevac Coordination

• Documenting casualty condition and treatment provided

• Coordinating handover to platform medic or offshore medical facility

• Understanding medevac procedures including (helicopter and vessel evacuation)

• Managing casualty care during extended waiting periods for evacuation

9. Emergency Communication and Command

9.1 Communication Systems and Protocols

• Offshore emergency communication systems including (PA systems, radios, and alarm signals)

• Standard emergency communication terminology and reporting formats

• Managing communication during high-stress, high-noise emergency conditions

• Coordinating communication between ERT, control room, and OIM

9.2 Incident Command Coordination

• Understanding the on-scene commander role and authority during an emergency

• Coordinating multiple ERT sub-teams during a complex incident

• Managing information flow to support command decision-making

• Adapting command structure as an incident escalates or de-escalates

10. Muster and Evacuation Procedures

10.1 Muster Procedures

• Muster point organization and headcount verification procedures

• Managing muster during degraded visibility or access conditions

• Communicating muster status to the emergency command structure

• Managing non-compliant or missing personnel during muster

10.2 Evacuation Coordination

• Evacuation decision-making criteria and authority

• Coordinating helicopter evacuation including (landing area preparation and passenger management)

• Coordinating vessel-based evacuation and standby vessel coordination

• Managing evacuation sequencing and priority casualty movement

11. Lifeboat and Life Raft Operations

11.1 Lifeboat Systems

• Lifeboat launch procedures and pre-launch checks

• Coordinating passenger loading and lifeboat capacity management

• Managing lifeboat operation including engine start and steering

• Recognizing and responding to lifeboat launch system malfunctions

11.2 Life Raft Deployment

• Life raft deployment procedures including (manual and automatic release)

• Passenger transfer and boarding technique for life rafts

• Post-deployment survival equipment use and casualty management

• Coordinating life raft location and recovery with search and rescue assets

12. Man Overboard Response

12.1 Immediate Response

• Recognizing and reporting a man overboard event

• Immediate response actions including (alarm activation and visual contact maintenance)

• Deploying flotation and marker devices

• Coordinating with vessel or platform crane for recovery operations

12.2 Recovery Operations

• Recovery technique options including (rescue boat and crane-based recovery)

• Managing hypothermia and near-drowning casualty care post-recovery

• Coordinating recovery operations with search and rescue assets

• Post-recovery reporting and investigation support

13. Helicopter and Aviation Emergency Response

13.1 Helideck Emergency Procedures

• Helideck fire and crash response procedures

• Coordinating helideck emergency response with fixed firefighting systems

• Managing fuel-related hazards during a helideck emergency

• Passenger and crew evacuation procedures from a helideck incident

13.2 Ditching and Water Survival Awareness

• Understanding helicopter ditching emergency procedures

• Coordinating platform-based response support during a ditching event

• Water survival awareness relevant to aviation emergency response

• Coordinating with search and rescue during aviation emergencies

14. Major Emergency Scenario Management

14.1 Escalating Incident Management

• Managing simultaneous emergencies including (fire combined with casualty events)

• Resource allocation and prioritization during a major emergency

• Recognizing when to request external emergency assistance

• Coordinating with onshore emergency response and support functions

14.2 Emergency Response Team Fatigue and Rotation

• Recognizing signs of ERT member fatigue during extended incidents

• Managing team rotation and rest during prolonged emergency response

• Sustaining team performance and decision-making during extended operations

• Post-incident support considerations for ERT members

15. Post-Incident Review and Continuous Improvement

15.1 Post-Incident Debrief

• Conducting structured post-incident debriefs with ERT members

• Documenting response effectiveness and identified gaps

• Capturing lessons learned for training program improvement

• Communicating debrief outcomes to platform management

15.2 Drills, Exercises, and Ongoing Readiness

• Planning and conducting regular ERT drills and exercises

• Evaluating drill performance and identifying competency gaps

• Maintaining ERT equipment readiness between drills and real events

• Sustaining ERT certification and recurrent training requirements

16. Group Discussion and Case Studies

• Case studies from major offshore emergency incidents including (platform fires, evacuation events, and rescue operations) and lessons learned in prevention and response

• Group discussion on common ERT performance challenges including (communication breakdowns, resource limitations, and decision-making under pressure)

• Sharing regional best practices including (multi-platform mutual aid coordination and extreme heat considerations for ERT operations)

• Discussion on sustaining a high-readiness emergency response culture across offshore operations