Maritime Walking and Working Surfaces Online Training

Our course teaches maritime workers to identify hazards associated with walking & working surfaces, as well as how to prevent slips, trips, & falls.

Built to STCW standards as put forth by the IMO
Train at your own pace, on your own schedule
Print your certificate immediately after completing course

Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About

Walking and working surfaces in maritime environments can be challenging due to factors like movement of the vessel, wet or slippery conditions, confined spaces, and exposure to weather elements. Effective training like ours can help reduce the risk of slips, trips, falls, and other accidents, minimizing injuries and ensuring the safety of personnel onboard ships and maritime facilities.

Our course satisfies OSHA guidelines and is built to STCW standards as put forth by the IMO. Practice quiz questions will be featured throughout the course to test your comprehension and retention, helping you prepare for the final exam. A downloadable certificate will be awarded to participants upon successful course completion.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915.73 – Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges
- 29 CFR 1915.81 – Housekeeping
OSHA 29 CFR 1917 – Marine Terminals
- 29 CFR 1917.11 – Housekeeping
- 29 CFR 1917.12 – Slippery Conditions
- 29 CFR 1917.112 – Guarding of Edges
OSHA 29 CFR 1918 – Longshoring
- 29 CFR 1918.91 – Housekeeping
- 29 CFR 1918.43 – Handling hatch beams and covers

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction
Cabin Surfaces
Deck Surfaces
Dock Surfaces
Prevention
Case Studies
Conclusion

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of hazards connected with walking and working surfaces onboard a ship and at the dock.
Learn to mitigate and avoid slips, trips, and falls when working aboard ships or on a dock.
Learn how to maintain a safe work environment.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.