438-Helicopter Operations Procedure / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900610
c) Protective equipment for fire-fighting
For protection while performing fire-fighting duties, deck crews
should
wear the following:
- fire-fighting jacket, mid-thigh, inherently flame retardant;
- fire-fighting over-trousers made of fabric similar to jacket;
- fire helmet with a face visor.
Dedicated fire-fighting PPE
should
be stored in a safe, unobstructed, unexposed location as near
as is practical to the helideck.
d) Declared Emergency
If
H
elico
p
ter Master’
s of an approaching helicopter gives advanced warning of an emergency
situation, all helideck crew
should
wear full fire-fighting PPE.
e) Passengers
Passengers are required to wear transit suits throughout their journey.
Training
4.8.5
4.8.5.1 Onshore Training
Onshore training for personnel involved in helicopter operations will comply with standards
and frequency detailed in the latest edition of
UKOOA Guidelines for the Management of
Competence and Training in Emergency Response
. Requirements are as follows:
H
L
O
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Helicopter Landing Officer Course.
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Helicopter Refuelling Course if refuelling system fitted.
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Helideck Fire Fighting Course (basic level).
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Home Office Restricted Radio Certificate (VHF only).
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Dangerous Goods Awareness Course within 2-year validity.
H
DA
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Helideck Team Member Course (basic level).
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Refresher Training for Helideck Team Members at intervals not longer than 2
years.
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Dangerous Goods Awareness Course within 2 year validity.
In addition to the above courses, all personnel will undergo:
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Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training.
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Any further training as per latest “UKOOA Guidelines”.
Version 01. Original date: 8/8/2014. Version date:N/A. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Ops Dpt Project Coordinator. Approved by: BOS Operations Department Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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