BOSIET

BOSIET stands for Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training. It is a safety training course primarily designed for individuals working in the offshore oil and gas industry. The course provides essential knowledge and skills related to offshore safety, survival techniques, and emergency procedures.

The BOSIET certification is often a mandatory requirement for personnel traveling to and working on offshore installations, such as oil rigs and platforms. The training aims to equip individuals with the ability to respond effectively to potential hazards and emergencies that may occur in the challenging offshore environment.

Key topics covered in a typical BOSIET course include:

• Helicopter Safety: Safe helicopter travel procedures, including emergency ditching procedures and underwater escape techniques.
• Sea Survival: Techniques for survival in the sea following an evacuation, including the use of life rafts and personal protective equipment.
• Firefighting and Self-Rescue: Basic firefighting techniques and procedures for self-rescue in the event of a fire on an offshore installation.
• First Aid: Basic first aid skills to provide initial medical assistance in an emergency situation.
• Safety Induction: An overview of offshore safety regulations, hazard awareness, and risk management principles.

The BOSIET course typically involves a combination of classroom-based instruction and practical exercises, including simulated helicopter underwater escape training (HUET) and sea survival drills. The certification is usually valid for a specific period, after which refresher training (often called Further Offshore Emergency Training - FOET) is required to maintain competency.