SP-1157 - V 2 5 HSE Specification - HSE Training

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Petroleum Development Oman LLC May 2017
Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
Document Title:
Health, Safety and Environment Specification
HSE Training
Document ID SP-HSE-1157
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Learning and Development
Document Owner PCL - Head of Learning & Development
Month and Year of Issue May 2017
Version 2.5
Keywords HSE, Training, Courses
Page 1 of 135 SP 1157 HSE Training Specifications 31/05/2017

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Document Authorisation
Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the four most recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions prior to
these are held on file by the Document Custodian.
Version No. Month & Year Author’s Name and Title Scope / Remarks
1.1 February 2012 Ian Bowen

Minor typographical amendments on Pages 11, 62, 64,66,
Corporate Adviser, HSE 112, 169 and 186
Training & Competence
2.1 January 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

Revised pre-requisites for Level 1 & 2 Courses
Corporate HSE Learning
Lead
2.2 August 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

Revised the learning ladder, added course creation and
Corporate HSE Learning amended it to reflect the new HSE training courses
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2.3 August 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

Corrections including removal of all scaffolding courses as
Corporate HSE Learning Scaffolding competency is covered in SP1257
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2.4 November 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

Inclusion of new HSE Leadership Courses
Corporate HSE Learning
Lead
2.5 May 2016 Abdulla Al Brumy Inclusion of revamped :
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of the owner.  High Incident Investigation Course

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 HSE Orientation
Removal of Hoist Lifting Courses
 Removal of SP-1251 – Lifting Operation

Courses
 Inclusion of requirements for new system of

Hoisting and Lifting training
Removal of Process Safety orientation Course
Inclusion of new Risk Assessment Course
Inclusion of visitors requirements
User Notes:
1. The requirements of this document are mandatory. Non-compliance shall only be authorised by a designated authority
through STEP-OUT approval as described in this document.
2. A controlled copy of the current version of this document is on PDO's live link. Before making reference to this document,
it is the user's responsibility to ensure that any hard copy, or electronic copy, is current. For assistance, contact the
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3. Users are encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of this document by providing constructive feedback.
Related Business Processes & CMF Documents

Related Business Processes
Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
CP 122 HSE Management System Manual
Parent Document(s)
Doc. No. Document Title

PR 1172 Part I Contract HSE Management Part I – Mandatory for PDO personnel involved in Contract Management
PR 1172 Part II Contract HSE Management Part II – Mandatory for Contractors and Contract Holders
PR 2010 Part I HSE Training selection and monitoring compliance

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PR 2010 Part II HSE Training Provision – Approvals and QA Procedure
Other Related CMF Document(s)
Doc. No. Document Title

GU 673 Core HSE Assessment system
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control Documentation Register CMF.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Authorisation.........................................................................................................................................2
REVISION HISTORY....................................................................................................................2
RELATED BUSINESS PROCESSES & CMF DOCUMENTS...............................................................4
1.0 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................7
1.1 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES..........................................................................................................7
1.2 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY..........................................................................................................7
1.3 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT.........................................................................................................7
1.4 DISTRIBUTION..........................................................................................................................7
2.0 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................8
2.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Attendance Classification...........................................................................................................................8
2.3 Competency and Course Levels..................................................................................................................8
2.4 Course Delegate categories.......................................................................................................................9
2.5 Creation and Revision of HSE Courses....................................................................................................11
2.6 HSE Competency process.........................................................................................................................11
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS: LEVEL 1 ENTRY HSE TRAINING COURSES:........................16
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................16
PRE-REQUISITES FOR ALL COURSES.......................................................................................16
(ORTNS) HSE ORIENTATION FOR NON SUPERVISORY STAFF.....................................................................16
(ORTS) HSE ORIENTATION FOR SUPERVISORY STAFF...............................................................................18
(H2S) STAYING ALIVE IN A H2S ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................19
(H2SR) STAYING ALIVE IN A H2S ENVIRONMENT RECERTIFICATION.............................................................21
(SCBA) SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & CONFINED SPACE RESCUE COURSE...................................23
(SCBAR) SCBA & CONFINED SPACE RESCUE SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION..................................................25
(AHAF) AHA HEARTSAVER 1ST AID, CPR & AED FOUNDATION COURSE......................................................27
(AHAR) AHA HEARTSAVER FIRST AID, CPR & AED SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION.........................................29
(CHA) CHEMICAL HANDLING – DEALING WITH THE RISK............................................................................31
(EA) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.....................................................................................................32
(FW) FIRE WARDEN RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................................................33
(HRA) CONDUCTING HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS......................................................................................34
(NORMA) WORKING WITH NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS................................................35
APPENDIX B – LEVEL 2 HSE COURSES AND ASSESSMENTS.....................................................36
(AGT) AUTHORISED GAS TESTER COURSE..............................................................................................36
(AGTR) AUTHORISED GAS TESTER SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION................................................................39
(HII) HSE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION COURSE.........................................................................................41
(PSRI) PROCESS SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT............................................................................................44
(PTWH) PERMIT TO WORK HOLDERS COURSE.........................................................................................46
(PTWHR) PERMIT TO WORK HOLDERS SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION..........................................................48
(PTWS) PERMIT TO WORK SIGNATORIES COURSE....................................................................................50
(PTWSR) PERMIT TO WORK SIGNATORIES SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION.....................................................52
(PTWA) PERMIT TO WORK AUDITORS COURSE........................................................................................54
(PTWAR) PERMIT TO WORK AUDITORS SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION.........................................................55
(HSELFS) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR FRONT LINE SUPERVISORS......................................................................56
(HSELFSR) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR FRONT LINE SUPERVISORS REFRESHER.....................................................57
(HSELM) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................58
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(HSELMR) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGEMENT REFRESHER......................................................................59

(HSELPDOC) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR PDO COASTAL MANAGEMENT.............................................................60
(SLE) SAFETY LEADERSHIP FOR EXECUTIVES...........................................................................................61
(CHAS) CHEMICAL HANDLING AWARENESS FOR SUPERVISORS COURSE..........................................................62
(NORMS) NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SUPERVISORS COURSE...................................64
(NORMSR) NORM FOR SUPERVISORS SCHEDULED REASSESSMENT..............................................................66
APPENDIX G – LEVEL 3 HSE COURSES.....................................................................................68
(IOSHM) IOSH MANAGING SAFELY COURSE...........................................................................................68
(NEBCCS) NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY COURSE......................69
(NEBEMC) LEVEL 3 NEBOSH NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COURSE.....................71
(NEBEMD) LEVEL 5 NEBOSH DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COURSE.......................................73
(NEBHSA) NEBOSH HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK QUALIFICATION COURSE...................................................75
(NEBHSC) NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH COURSE.....................77
(NEBHSD) LEVEL 6 NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH COURSE..............79
(NEBHW ) NEBOSH CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & WELL-BEING AT WORK COURSE....................81
(NEBTOGS) NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL TECH. CERTIFICATE IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONAL SAFETY COURSE.......83
(NVQ3LDA) NVQ LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT..............................................................84
(NVQ3LDC) NVQ LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.......................................................85
(NVQ3OSH) NVQ LEVEL 3 IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH..............................................................86
(NVQ3VAA) NVQ LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL ASSESSOR AWARD.......................................................................88
(NVQ4LDD) NVQ LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT...........................................................90
(NVQ4VAC) NVQ LEVEL 4 VOCATIONAL ASSESSOR CERTIFICATE COURSE.....................................................91
(NVQ5HSD) NVQ LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY...................................................92
(TPB) TRIPOD BETA PRACTITIONER......................................................................................................94
APPENDIX C - LEVEL 1 DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES AND ASSESSMENTS........................95
(DD01) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, LIGHT VEHICLES, BLACKTOP ROADS...............................................................95
(DD02) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, HEAVY VEHICLES, BLACKTOP ROADS..............................................................97
(DD03) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, GRADED ROADS........................................................................................99
(DD04) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, BULK TANKERS, LIGHT & HEAVY COURSE......................................................101
(DD05) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, BUSES, LIGHT & HEAVY COURSE................................................................103
(DD06) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, RECERTIFICATION....................................................................................105
(DD07) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, PDO STAFF FAMILIES, BLACKTOP ROADS.......................................................108
(DD08) DEFENSIVE DRIVING, AMBULANCE DRIVERS...............................................................................110
(DD09) DEFENSIVE DRIVING ,FIRE-TENDER & EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE DRIVER.................................112
(SJM) SAFE JOURNEY MANAGER COURSE.............................................................................................114
(SJMR) SAFE JOURNEY MANAGER SCHEDULED REASSESSMENT..................................................................116
APPENDIX E –HSE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MATRIX.......................................................118
APPENDIX F – TECHNICAL REFERENCES RELATING TO COURSES AND ASSESSMENTS IN SP
1157........................................................................................................................................132
TABLE A1 – COMPANY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.....................................................................................132
TABLE A2 – PUBLICLY AVAILABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS......................................................................135

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Objectives

PDO needs to ensure its entire workforce is appropriately competent. HSE training provides an
awareness of the common workplace hazards, risks and safety controls. Competency
assessment confirms the person is competent in the role they are employed. The specification
sets out HSE competencies, PDO course criteria and who should attend and when.
1.2 Scope and Applicability

PDO specific HSE training courses shall only be delivered to PDO and its contractor community
in a PDO approved training provider (ATP). Training can be conducted at other locations by
ATPs provided they have been signed off by PCL8 as being compliant with PDO requirements.
1.3 Review and Improvement

The specification shall be reviewed every 4 years as a minimum.
Competency and course criteria shall be reviewed every two years, organised by the PCL8 team.
Amendments will be specified by the appropriate Technical Authority, supported and translated
by the PDO HSE course provider and amended in this specification by PCL8.
1.4 Distribution
The following groups will be advised by email of any revision either directly or through their
contract holder. An electronic link to the revised document will be included in the advisory email
to enable viewing or download and be sent to MSEM, PCL, PCL8 team, PDO/Contractor HSE
Advisers/Managers & HSE Training focal points, PDO HSE Training course Technical Authorities
and respective CFDH’s, PDO Contract Holders, PDO ATPs, PDO and Contractor Skill Pool
Managers, PDO HSE training Services and 1st aid and driver training/assessment contractor.
Changes will also be advised via the PDO intranet.

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2.0 Compliance Requirements
2.1 General
The principles applied to the provision of HSE training and performance assessment are to:
 Fulfil the Company’s legal and HSE Management System obligations towards its
workforce with respect to managing workplace risks.
 Provide sufficient training in PDO specific safety systems,
 Provide a competency criteria and standards framework to assure minimum competency
standards are met,
 Offer HSE professional HSE qualification development opportunities to Company staff
that require them as part of their professional development within the Company.
2.2 Attendance Classification

Each course, recertification or reassessment is given one of two attendance classifications –
Entry or Vocational.
 Entry – must be attended before starting employment - i.e. immediately.
 Progressive – attended to obtain competency within a role
 Vocational – highly desirable if developing professional HSE capability in CPD.
2.3 Competency and Course Levels

HSE courses/competencies are listed by level - Levels 1, 2 and 3 reflecting who needs to attend.
Competencies set out the acknowledged qualifications that PDO recognises to prove competency
has been confirmed.
HSE specific courses have a specification that describes:
 Course, Recertification/Reassessment Title and Code, Aim and Objectives
 The attendance classification (i.e. Entry, Mandatory or Recommended)
 Essential syllabus components
 Duration (actual training or assessment hours)
 Maximum recertification / reassessment interval (years)
 Delivery language(s)
 Target population,
 Minimum and maximum delegate numbers
 Course attendance pre-requisites
 Minimum performance criteria

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2.4 Course Delegate categories

The people attending courses or assessment events are referred to as delegates.
Delegates fall into one of three categories for HSE training purposes: executive, supervisory and
non-supervisory.
 Executive delegates are those who ‘are members of the organisation’s most senior tier
of management or a nominated executive’s deputy who, when deputising, has full
executive authority’.
 Supervisory are those who ‘supervise the work of at least one other person or a group
of other supervisors’.
 Non-supervisory staff are those whose role does not include any of the above.
Contractor Management
New HSE learning ladder

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Management & supervisory staff within PDO or contractors who are based full time, office based and on
the coast shall comply with the following:
Position Tbype Influence on HSE Risk Typical Positions Example PDO positions or Leadership
Management equivalent contractor Oman Course
coastal based positions
LDR - 1/2/3 Supports development of HSE Senior Management Managing Director, Directors SLE
policy strategy and business
Directors objectives. Enables a positive
HSE culture
SPT-1/2 Significantly affects technical Supervisor or Manager Production Planning Supervisor, HSELPDOC
plans, schedules, practices and of team(s) supporting Transport Scheduler, Production
Systems resources HSE Critical Activities Planning Mgr
Support
OTE-1 /2 Responsible for procedure and Operational, Technical Ops Shift Team Leader, Senior HSELM
practice in own discipline, or Engineering positions Technician, Maintenance Lead
Ops/Tech/Eng operation or trade area and leading a Hands-On (single discipline), Drilling
interfaces Discipline or Trade Supervisor, Maintenance
Team Supervisor, Seismic Party
Lead, Marine Supervisor,
Control Room Supervisor
OTE-3 Directly Responsible. Operational, Technical Project Mgr, Engineering HSELM

or Engineering position Manager, Senior Well Engineer,
Ops/Tech/Eng Defines ALARP managing a project, Technical Mgr
technical department or
asset (primarily offsite)
OTE-4 Ultimately Accountable Operational, Technical Onsite Construction Mgr, Asset HSELM
or Engineering position Mgr, Terminal Mgr, Production
Ops/Tech/Eng Delivers ALARP managing a major asset, Mgr (onsite)
group of small assets,
major project or
technical discipline
Coastal office Supporting functions not directly Support Function C&P team lead, Finance ORT only
based influencing definition or delivery managers & supervisors business partner, HR business
Managers/ of ALARP partner May
Frontline occasionally
Supervisors visit the
interior but
always
accompanied

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2.5 Creation and Revision of HSE Courses
2.5.1 HSE courses shall in general be created and reviewed by a HSE training committee which will
consist of:
PCL8, (Chair), TA for the particular competency, MSE team member and support from the PDO
HSE Training Provider, ATP HSE provider rep and a PDO contractor representative (when
required)
2.5.2 Decisions on content, delivery, duration, assurance, competency criteria etc will be agreed within
the committee.
2.5.3 All courses will be signed as authorised by PCL8.
2.2.4 Any member of the committee can call for it to convene when they have identified a suitable and
sufficient reason for a review, e.g. after a change in the law, an incident learning, new technology
etc. The Chair must be contacted to arrange a meeting within three weeks of a request.
2.6 HSE Competency process
2.6.1 Every new employee entering the PDO operation or workforce, including contractors and their
sub-contractor workforce shall undergo a minimum HSE competency process including all entry
level courses and additional familiarisation training provided by his employer. These must be
achieved during the employees induction phase and provided in the early part of their work with
the company.
2.6.2 Employees can attempt to claim equivalence from alternative training which they have previously
attended and do so the process in PR 2010 Part I should be followed.
2.6.3 Competencies are by Level and Role and course and competencies consist of:
 Level 1 HSE courses - Entry
HSE courses shall be attended before being deployed to worksites
 Level 1 HSE courses – Role based (Progression)
HSE courses shall be attended before beginning work in specific roles.
 Level 2 HSE courses - Entry
HSE courses shall be attended before being deployed to worksites
Level 2 HSE courses – Role based (Progression)
HSE courses shall be attended before beginning work in specific managerial or
specialised roles.
 Level 3 Professional HSE Qualifications (Progression)
Externally accredited or requiring comprehensive production of evidence

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The following table outlines the HSE course requirements to comply with the PDO HSE Management
system for level 1 and 2 courses.
Course Who Leve When Competenc PDO/Industry Delivered by

l y /
alternative Employer
HSE Orientation All 1 Entry No PDO ATP
H2S - Staying alive in a Interior based 1 Entry No PDO ATP
H2S environment
EPZ 1 Before interior trip No PDO ATP
Company HSE Induction All 1 Entry No Employer Employer
Location HSE Induction All 1 Entry No Employer Employer
Assigning a mentor All 1 Entry No Employer Employer
Task familiarisation All 1 Before work No Employer Employer
Equipment familiarisation All 1 Before work No Employer Employer
Competency assessment All 1 Within 1 month No Employer Employer
First Aider Role based 1 Before commencing role Yes Industry ATP/Prior
qualification
Chemical handling Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Fire Warden Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Working with NORM Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Environmental mgt Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Health Risk Assessment Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Process Safety Risk Role based 1 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Assessment
HSE Leadership program Supervision/mn 2 Entry No PDO ATP
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Safety for Executives Executives 2 Within 6 months role No PDO PDO
Authorised Gas Tester Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
High Incident Investigator Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
PtW Holder Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
PtW Signatory Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
PtW Auditor Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Conducting risk Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
assessment
Short term contractor Role based 2 Before commencing role No PDO ATP
Induction
Notes:
1. “Role based”, means only people who are employed that specific task.
2. “Before commencing role” means that they must have either a) obtained the industry
competency certification or b) passed the PDO training course before being allowed to fulfill the
specific task.
3. Where the employee has no industry competency certification and passes the PDO training
course, he must undergo and pass a PDO competency assessment within 3 months of passing
the training course.

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2.6.4 The New PDO HSE Leadership Program for Supervisors and
Managers
What you need to know

The six new HSE supervisor Leadership courses replaces the 1 day Coaching and Mentoring (CMC), 2 day
HSE Tools and Skills (HTS), 3 day Safety Leadership for Supervisors (SLS) and 2 day Safety Leadership for
Managers (SLM), as well as their separate refreshers.
Table 1: Course codes, names and attendees
Code Course Name Target Audience
HSELFS HSE Leadership for Frontline Supervisors – 5 days People who only manage employees
HSELM HSE Leadership for Non frontline Supervisors and People who manage front line
Managers– 5 days supervisors or other managers
HSELPDO HSE Leadership for Non frontline Supervisors and Supervisors or management who are
C Managers – PDO Coastal – 4 days coastal based and occasionally visit
the interior (4 < per year)
HSELFSR HSE Leadership for Frontline Refresher – 1 day People whose SLS is due to expire
and need to attend refresher
HSELMR HSE Leadership for Non frontline Supervisors and People whose SLM is due to expire
Managers Refresher – 1 day and need to attend refresher
Note:
 In all cases the relevant compliance is the SLS or SLM only, the expiry of CMC or HTS will not be
taken into account.
 HSELFSR and HSELMR are required only when SLS or SLM is due to expire
 If SLS or SLM is already expired, staff will need to attend the full relevant HSE
Supervisor Leadership course to attain compliance
The new rules
1. The prices are fixed and any contractor attempting to secure additional discount from a Training Provider
will be investigated for breach of contract for the C9.

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2. Surveillance, cross-checks and audits between PDO and the HSE Training Providers are being introduced
to identify and expose any contractors putting supervisory staff through the employee learning ladder and
hence bypassing the supervisory learning ladder. Instances of such practices will be investigated for
breach of contract for the C9.
2.6.5 PDO New System for Mechanical Lifting Operations Training and Removal of SP-
1251 – Lifting Operation Training
As of 1st September 2016 PDO will no longer approve training of PDO Hoisting and Lifting Operations Training but
will recognise training providers with industrial accreditation from UK certification below:
- Association Industrial Truck Trainers - AITT,

- Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register ITSSAR,
- National Plant Operators Registration Scheme NPORS
- Road Transport Industry Training Board RTITB and
- International Powered Access Federation IPAF. (MEWP Only)
All Hoisting and Lifting approved training providers are required to obtain accreditation from one of the
aforementioned accreditation bodies.
Effective from 1st September 2016, all approved training providers shall no longer be permitted to issue/renew
PDO lifting permits, unless they are fully accredited by one of the aforementioned bodies.
The last date of issuing the current lifting permits is 1st September 2016, Permits issued on this date will remain
valid for three years and thereby the last validity date for current lifting permits, with the PDO logo, to be
accepted, is 1st September 2019.
The new system will remove SP-1251- Lifting Operation Training. Consequently, if the contractor employs someone
who already possesses a permit from any of the above bodies, he will not be required to attend the PDO Hoisting
and Lifting courses previously mentioned in SP1157. Previously this was demanded even where a contractor
employed qualified hoist and lifting staff, but now it will no longer be required. To ensure competence of these
staff, PDO will employ competence assessors who will be assessing staff working in hoist and lifting activities.
Further, we envisage that the international association will be accepted by all operators.
The price for the courses under the new system will be determined by the market.
Pre-requisite for attending any of the Hoisting and Lifting courses is HSE Orientation. All attendees must meet all
legal and ROP requirements for operation of the equipment or plant they are trained.

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2.6.6 Training Requirements for visitors to PDO sites.
Depending on the nature of the activity and duration, visitors may be required to attend HSE training
before starting the work as per below:
 If the visit is for less than 7 days, and in non-sour classified facility, site specific HSE Induction
given by the host is sufficient , no extra training required
 If the visit is for less than 7 days, but in SOUR classified facility, H2S course for one day is
required, conducted by Approved Training Provider, ATP, and site specific HSE Induction by the
host at the site.
 If the visit is for longer than 7 days, but not in SOUR classified facility, the visitor must attend
HSE Orientation Course for 2 days, conducted by ATP, and site specific HSE Induction by the host
at the site.
 If the visit is for longer than 7 days and in SOUR classified facility, the visitor must attend HSE
Orientation Course for 2 days followed by H2S course for one day, conducted by ATP and site
specific HSE Induction by the host at the site
 If the visitor has a valid H2S permit but not conducted at PDOs ATPs, he/she may choose to
attend one hour assessment at ATP, but if the visitor fails the assessment, he/she will have to
attend the full course.
 Buddy system must be implemented
Appendix A – Specifications: Level 1 Entry HSE Training Courses:

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Course specifications
Pre-requisites for all courses
A) All courses require a candidate to have a current and valid HSE Passport and ID/Residents card
and HSE orientation (except for the orientation). All other courses have the additional pre-
requisites as laid out in the course specifications in this appendix.
Course Title:
(ORTNS) HSE Orientation for Non Supervisory Staff
Course Aim:
Provide new staff with basic awareness knowledge and understanding of work within the Oil and Gas industry
related to health, safety, environment and sustainable development issues and on successful completion provide
attendees with a PDO Approved HSE passport.
Course Objectives
1. To introduce the new workers into the Oil and Gas HSE mindset, particularly in construction
2. Explore the ways in which people will be injured
3. Explain the basics of keeping safe
4. Explain the basics of tackling a fire
5. Explain the importance of the Golden Rules and Life Saving Rules.
6. Explain how to report and accident and how to summon emergency services.
Essential Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. PDO Golden Rules, Life Saving Rules and consequence matrix.
2. Identification of most common hazards in the Industry (must include the main hazards) using photographs,
video and/or site visits to facilitate delegate activities.
3. How to report an accident and call Emergency Services (internal and external)
4. Health, Medical, 1st Aid and other site facilities.
Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min Delegates Max Delegates
Sixteen (16) hours Not Applicable Four (4) Sixteen (16)

Delivery Language(s)
Arabic, English or Hindi
Course Title Course Code Target Population Type
Newly hired, seconded or transferred staff into PDO &
newly hired contractor personnel who are not in
supervisory or management positions
HSE Orientation ORT Entry
Note a supervisor or manager can attend this course if
there are insufficient attendees for ORTS course, but he/she
must state they are a supervisor when booking.
Additional Pre-requisites for training
None
ORT Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Formative assessment throughout the course

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Course Title:
(ORTS) HSE Orientation for Supervisory Staff
Course Aim:
Provide new staff with basic awareness knowledge and understanding of work within the Oil and Gas industry
related to health, safety, environment and sustainable development issues and on successful completion provide
attendees with a PDO Approved HSE passport.
Course Objectives
7. To introduce the new workers into the Oil and Gas HSE mindset, particularly in construction
8. Explore the ways in which people will be injured
9. Explain the basics of keeping safe
10. Explain the basics of tackling a fire
11. Explain the importance of the Golden Rules and Life Saving Rules.
12. Explain how to report and accident and how to summon emergency services.
Essential Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
5. PDO Golden Rules, Life Saving Rules and consequence matrix.
6. Identification of most common hazards in the Industry (must include the main hazards) using photographs,
video and/or site visits to facilitate delegate activities.
7. How to report an accident and call Emergency Services (internal and external)
8. Health, Medical, 1st Aid and other site facilities.
Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min Delegates Max Delegates
Sixteen (16) hours Not Applicable Four (4) Sixteen (16)

Newly hired, seconded or transferred staff into PDO &
HSE Orientation ORT newly hired contractor personnel who are supervisors or Entry
managers
None
ORT Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Formative assessment throughout the course
Course Title:

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(H2S) Staying alive in a H2S environment

Course Aim:
To provide individuals with awareness of the H2S hazard and an understanding of how to protect themselves and
their colleagues against exposure.
Course Objectives
1. Provide awareness of H2S and SO2 hazards and effects.
2. Provide awareness of safe systems of work specific to Sour facilities.
3. Provide knowledge of PPE required for Sour facilities.
Essential H2S Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Hazards, characteristics & properties of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2).
2. Symptoms of H2S and SO2 exposure.
3. Sources of H2S & SO2.
4. Access control requirements for PDO facilities classified as Low Risk Sour, High Risk Sour or Critical High Risk
Sour, including selection of PPE for working area (personal gas monitor, filter hoods, escape sets, etc), Emergency
Planning Zones and confined space entry procedures.
5. Emergency response procedures for PDO facilities classified as High Risk Sour or Critical High Risk Sour.
6. Wind direction awareness and routes of egress.
7. Demonstrated checks, use & care of RPE for working in an H2S & SO2 atmosphere.
8. Correct use of H2S & SO2 detection methods at the workplace.
9. Proper response to warning signals for H2S & SO2 detection systems used at the workplace.
10. Rescue techniques and 1st Aid to victims of H2S and SO2 exposure.
Desirable H2S Syllabus components (nice to have topic areas)
11. Discussion: Locations & use of safety equipment in a typical CHRS or HRS facility.
12. Discussion: Locations & use of emergency assembly areas in a typical CHRS or HRS facility.
13. Roles and responsibilities in a contingency plan for a H2S incident.
14. Effects of H2S & SO2 on components of process system, (corrosion, embrittlement, etc.)
Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Eight (8) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
H2S All PDO and Contractor personnel who may need to

Awareness & H2S enter PDO facilities (including well sites) classified Entry
Escape as Low Risk or High Risk Sour as part of their work.
Additional Pre-requisites for H2S training

Safety Footwear & Hard hat Coverall or working clothing 2 x Passport sized photos
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
H2S Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Correctly explain the hazards and effects of H2S and SO2.
2. Correctly explain the access control requirements for PDO facilities classified as Low Risk Sour, High Risk
Sour or Critical High Risk Sour.
3. During a simulated escape from an H2S or SO2 accidental release scenario; correctly demonstrate the
emergency response actions that need to be followed by individuals working in facilities, where H2S hazards

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are present.
4. Demonstrate the correct use of a filter-type escape hood (PDO specification) and a positive pressure-type
escape set (PDO specification), including the ‘Camlock Fastmask’ and ‘Fastcowl.’

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Assessment Title:
(H2SR) Staying alive in a H2S environment Recertification
Assessment Aim:
To confirm individuals have retained awareness of the H2S hazard and an understanding of how to protect
themselves and their colleagues against exposure.
Assessment Objectives
1. Confirm delegate’s awareness of H2S and SO2 hazards and effects.
2. Confirm delegate’s awareness of safe systems of work specific to Sour facilities.
3. Confirm delegate’s knowledge of PPE required for Sour facilities.
Essential H2S Recertification components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Hazards, characteristics & properties of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2).
2. Symptoms of H2S and SO2 exposure.
3. Sources of H2S & SO2.
4. Access control requirements for PDO facilities classified as Low Risk Sour, High Risk Sour or Critical High Risk
Sour, including selection of PPE for working area (personal gas monitor, filter hoods, escape sets, etc),
Emergency Planning Zones and confined space entry procedures.
5. Emergency response procedures that have been established for PDO facilities classified as High Risk Sour or
Critical High Risk Sour.
6. Wind direction awareness and routes of egress.
7. Demonstrated checks, use & care of RPE for working in an H2S & SO2 atmosphere.
8. Correct use of H2S & SO2 detection methods at the workplace.
9. Proper response to warning signals for H2S & SO2 detection systems used at the workplace.
10. Rescue techniques and 1st Aid to victims of H2S and SO2 exposure.
Desirable H2SR Recertification components (nice to have topic areas)
11. Discussion: Locations & use of safety equipment in a typical CHRS or HRS facility.
12. Discussion: Locations & use of emergency assembly areas in a typical CHRS or HRS facility.
13. Roles and responsibilities in a contingency plan for a H2S incident.
14. Effects of H2S & SO2 on components of process system, (corrosion, embrittlement, etc.)
Max. Assessment Max. recertification Min. Delegates Max. delegates

Duration interval
One (1) hour Three (3) years One (1) Twelve (12)
Course
Course Title Target Population Type
Code
All PDO and Contractor personnel who trained on H2S

courses after January 2012 and who may need to
H2S Awareness &
H2SR enter PDO facilities (including well sites) classified as Entry
Escape Recertification Low Risk or High Risk Sour as part of their work.
Additional Pre-requisites for H2SR Recertification

All staff
Current, valid H2S permit Supervisory /Management staff 2 x passport sized photos

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Safety footwear & hard hat Coverall or working clothing

H2SR Recertification Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Correctly explain the hazards and effects of H2S and SO2.
2. Correctly explain the access control requirements for PDO facilities classified as Low Risk Sour, High Risk
Sour or Critical High Risk Sour.
3. During a simulated escape from an H2S or SO2 accidental release scenario; correctly demonstrate the
emergency response actions that need to be followed by individuals working in facilities, where H2S hazards
are present.
4. Demonstrate the correct use of a filter-type escape hood (PDO specification) and a positive pressure-type
escape set (PDO specification), including the ‘Camlock Fastmask’ and ‘Fastcowl.’

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Course Title:
(SCBA) Self-contained Breathing Apparatus & Confined Space Rescue course
Course Aim:
To provide delegates with basic knowledge and understanding of SABA and SCBA, confined space entry hazards,
controls and responsibilities, and the basic skills required to safely prepare and use a SCBA, in toxic, other
irrespirable atmospheres, confined spaces and for emergency rescue purposes, solo or as a team member.
Course Objectives
1. Be able to use, test and maintain SCBA for routine and non-routine activities.
2. Identify the differences between SABA and SCBA.
3. Recognise and identify confined space hazards, controls, key personnel and their responsibilities.
4. Use SCBA under a variety of different circumstances, including devising and carrying out rescue plans.
Essential SCBA Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Types, functions and limitations of Respiratory Protection Equipment using compressed air. (SABA, SCBA,
Escape sets)
2. Negative pressure & Positive pressure facemasks and cowls – what they can do and what they cannot.
3. Draeger ‘PA94 Plus’ SCBA backplate and harness, pressure reducer, demand valve, gauge and whistle,
Panorama Nova facemask, cylinder types.
4. Camlock ‘Fastmask’ and ‘Fastcowl’
5. Pre-use tests, Donning & start-up tests, ‘Doffing’ SCBA, after-use disassembling, cleaning/maintaining SCBA
for further use, test records.
6. The PDO ‘Buddy’ system
7. Confined spaces - types, hazards, activities, entry controls and procedures.
8. Procedures for emergencies and rescues, confined space entry team members roles and responsibilities
9. Rescue equipment, considerations, devising a rescue plan, solo and team rescue techniques.
Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. Delegates
Eight (8) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Self-Contained Breathing PDO & Contractor staff who are required to use
Apparatus & Confined SCBA SCBA for gas testing or other operational Compulsory
Space Rescue activities, or in operational emergencies.
Pre-requisites for SCBA training
Non-supervisory staff Supervisory/Managerial staff All staff
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR (ORT) HSE Orientation for Supervisors OR HSE Safety Footwear & Hard hat
HSE Induction Induction
H2S Coverall or working clothing
H2S (HSELFS) HSE Leadership for Frontline Supervisors 2 x Passport sized photos
(HSELM) HSE Leadership for Non frontline No claustrophobic tendency and
Supervisors and Managers Medically & physically fit*
No facial hair (sideburns, beard or
‘stubble’ growth)
*Medically & physically fit: Candidate required to produced signed authorization from their supervisors
SCBA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

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whistle assembly, and why nominal and actual working time and whistle time may vary in use.
2. Correctly explain why obtaining a perfect face seal with SCBA is important, the factors that may cause a seal
to be prevented or lost, and the actual and potential consequences to the wearer of not having a perfect
seal for any reason.
3. Correctly carry out all the pre-use tests, and after-use tests on an SCBA, and records.
4. Correctly don and start-up, use and ‘doff’ an SCBA on a minimum of 3 different scenario practical exercises.
5. Correctly carry out the role of a confined space attendant, and a member of a confined space entry team, as
well as that of an emergency response team member wearing SCBA in at least two simulated emergency
exercises.
1. During a simulated emergency situation, whilst wearing an SCBA, carry out a solo and two man rescue of a
training manikin from a confined space or simulator in the dark, and from a trench or elevated platform.
2. Correctly carry out after-use SCBA disassembly, cleaning, maintenance and reassembly on at least two
occasions.

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Assessment Title:
(SCBAR) SCBA & Confined Space Rescue scheduled Recertification
Assessment Aim:
To ensure delegates have retained their basic knowledge and understanding of SABA and SCBA, confined space
entry hazards, controls and responsibilities, and the basic skills required to safely prepare and use a SCBA, in toxic,
other irrespirable atmospheres, confined spaces and for emergency rescue purposes, solo or as a team member.
1. Confirm the delegate can use, test and maintain SCBA for routine and non-routine activities.
2. Confirm knows the differences between SABA and SCBA.
3. Confirm delegate recognises a confined space, the associated hazards, controls, key personnel and their
responsibilities.
4. Provide opportunities to use SCBA under a variety of different circumstances, including devising and carrying
out rescue plans.
Essential SCBAR Recertification components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Types, functions and limitations of Respiratory Protection Equipment using compressed air. (SABA, SCBA,
Escape sets)
2. Negative pressure & Positive pressure facemasks and cowls – what they can do and what they cannot.
3. Draeger ‘PA94 Plus’ SCBA backplate and harness, pressure reducer, demand valve, gauge and whistle,
Panorama Nova facemask, cylinder types.
4. Camlock ‘Fastmask’ and ‘Fastcowl’
5. Pre-use tests, Donning & start-up tests, ‘Doffing’ SCBA, after-use disassembling, cleaning/maintaining SCBA
for further use, test records.
6. The ‘Buddy’ system
7. Confined spaces, types, hazards, activities, entry controls and procedures.
8. Procedures for emergencies and rescues, confined space entry team members roles and responsibilities
9. Rescue equipment, considerations, devising a rescue plan, solo and team rescue techniques.
Max. Duration Max. recertification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Two (2) hours Three (3) years One (1) Twelve (12)
Assessment Language(s)
Course
Code
Self-Contained Breathing
PDO & Contractor staff who are required to use SCBA
Apparatus & Confined
SCBAR for gas testing or other operational activities, or in Compulsory
Space Rescue Re-
operational emergencies.
certification
Pre-requisites for SCBAR Recertification
Non-supervisory staff Supervisory/Managerial staff All staff
(H2S) Valid, current H2S permit (H2S) Valid, current H2S permit Safety Footwear & Hard hat
(SCBA) Valid, current SCBA (SCBA) Valid, current SCBA certificate Coverall or working clothing
certificate
Medically & physically fit
Frontline Supervisors – (HSELFS) Safety No claustrophobic tendency
Leadership for Frontline Supervisors

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Managers – (HSELM) Safety Leadership No facial hair (sideburns, beard or

for Managers ‘stubble’ growth)
SCBAR Recertification Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Using an SCBA as an aid, accurately explain the flow of air through an SCBA, the function of the gauge and
whistle assembly, and why nominal and actual working time and whistle time may vary in use.
2. Correctly explain why obtaining a perfect face seal with SCBA is important, the factors that may cause a seal
to be prevented or lost, and the actual and potential consequences to the wearer of not having a perfect seal
for any reason.
3. Correctly carry out all the pre-use tests, and after-use tests on an SCBA, and records.
4. Correctly don and start-up, use and ‘doff’ an SCBA on a minimum of 2 different scenario practical exercises.
5. Correctly carry out the role of a confined space attendant, and a member of a confined space entry team, as
well as that of an emergency response team member wearing SCBA in at least two simulated emergency
exercises.
6. During a simulated emergency situation, whilst wearing an SCBA, carry out a solo and two man rescue of a
training manikin from a confined space or simulator in the dark, and from a trench or elevated platform.
7. Correctly carry out after-use SCBA disassembly, cleaning, maintenance and reassembly on at least one
occasion.

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Course Title:
(AHAF) AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR & AED Foundation course
Course Aim:
To provide delegates with knowledge , understanding and basic skills using the American Heart Association
Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR & AED Foundation course, so that they can function competently as first-response First
Aiders in the PDO community and the community at large, whenever required.
Course Objectives
1. In conformance with Internationally recognised standards, ensure delegates can:
 Diagnose and provide First Aid (1st Aid) treatment in accordance with AHA and Internationally
recognised standards.
 Diagnose and provide cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with AHA and
Internationally recognised standards.
 Diagnose when to use and provide aid with an Automatic External Defibrillator in accordance with
AHA and Internationally recognised standards.
2. Create opportunities for delegates to apply First Aid diagnostic skills with CPR & AED treatment skills during
simulations.
Essential AHAF Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. First aid basics, including Rescuer duties, Victim & Rescuer safety, planning for help; finding the problem.
2. Medical emergencies including breathing problems, choking in an adult,, allergic reactions, heart attack,
fainting, diabetes and low blood sugar, stroke, seizure and shock.
3. Injury emergencies including bleeding you can see, wounds, bleeding you can’t see, head, neck and spine
injuries, broken bones and sprains, burns and electrical injuries.
4. Environmental emergencies including bites and stings, heat related emergencies, cold related emergencies,
poison emergencies.
5. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.
6. Preparation and use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (as in use by PDO).
Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. delegates Max. delegates
Fourteen (14) hours Two (2) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Arabic or English
Course
Code
PDO & Contractor professional drivers, PDO &
AHA Heartsaver First Aid,
AHAF Contractor staff who are to be certified AHA Compulsory
CPR & AED.
Heartsaver first response First Aiders
Pre-requisites for training

Safety Footwear Coverall or working clothing (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
Provide a copy of evidence in the form of certificates to prove the English Language certification to IELTS Band 5
AHAF Assessment Performance criteria

(What delegate MUST be able to do after training)

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1. During a simulation, demonstrate effective and safe management of the medical emergency until qualified
medical assistance arrives.
2. Demonstrate, during simulation of a medical emergency, that the patient is protected from further harm
by ensuring the scene is kept safe.
3. Demonstrate accurate condition diagnosis and the application of the correct First Aid treatment during a
simulated medical situation.
4. Demonstrate the provision of pain relief with available first aid resources.
5. Demonstrate, during simulation of a medical emergency, whether the patient has to be moved due to life-
threatening environmental danger or not, that injury or illness is prevented from becoming worse.
6. Demonstrate correct CPR on a training manikin during simulation of a patient with heart disease
7. Demonstrate the correct and safe use of an AED on a patient during a medical emergency simulation.

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Recertification course Title:

(AHAR) AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED scheduled Recertification
Course Aim:
To refresh and recertify delegate skills gained on the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid, CPR &
AED Foundation course, so that they can continue function competently as first-response First Aiders in the PDO
community and the community at large, whenever required.
Recertification Objectives
1. In conformance with Internationally recognised standards, refresh and confirm delegates can:
 Diagnose and provide First Aid treatment in accordance with AHA and Internationally recognised
standards.
 Diagnose and provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with AHA and
Internationally recognised standards.
 Diagnose when to use and provide aid with an Automatic External Defibrillator in accordance with
AHA and Internationally recognised standards.
2. Create opportunities for delegates to apply First Aid diagnostic skills with CPR & AED treatment skills
during simulations.
Essential AHAR Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. First aid basics, including Rescuer duties, Victim & Rescuer safety, planning for help; finding the problem.
2. Medical emergencies including breathing problems, choking in an adult,, allergic reactions, heart attack,
fainting, diabetes and low blood sugar, stroke, seizure and shock.
3. Injury emergencies including bleeding you can see, wounds, bleeding you can’t see, head, neck and
spine injuries, broken bones and sprains, burns and electrical injuries.
4. Environmental emergencies including bites and stings, heat related emergencies, cold related
emergencies, poison emergencies.
5. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.
6. Preparation and use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (as in use by PDO).
Max. Duration Max. recertification interval Min. delegates Max. delegates
Twelve (14) hours Two (2) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Arabic or English
Course
Code
PDO & Contractor professional drivers, PDO &
AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR
AHAR Contractor staff who are to certified AHA first Compulsory
& AED Recertification
response First Aiders
Pre-requisites for AHAR Recertification
All delegates
Safety Footwear Coverall or working clothing 2 x Passport sized photos
(AHAF) Valid, current AHA Heart-saver 1st Aid certificate,
Provide copy of evidence in the form of certificates to prove the English Language certification to IELTS Band 5
AHAR Recertification Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. During a simulation, demonstrate effective and safe management of the medical emergency until
qualified medical assistance arrives.
2. Demonstrate, during simulation of a medical emergency, that the patient is protected from further harm
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by ensuring the scene is kept safe.

3. Demonstrate accurate condition diagnosis and the application of the correct first aid treatment during a
simulated medical situation.
4. Demonstrate the provision of pain relief with available first aid resources.
5. Demonstrate, during simulation of a medical emergency, whether the patient has to be moved due to
life-threatening environmental danger or not, that injury or illness is prevented from becoming worse.
6. Demonstrate correct CPR on a training manikin during simulation of a patient with heart disease
7. Demonstrate the correct and safe use of an AED on a patient during a medical emergency simulation.
Assessment Title:
Course Title:

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(CHA) Chemical Handling – Dealing with the risk
Course Aim:
Be able to control, the potential safety and health hazards or environmental damage arising from the transport,
storage, handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Course Objectives
1. Identify the hazardous chemical class from signs, symbols and labels.
2. Describe the safety, Health and environmental hazards of commonly occurring hazardous chemicals.
3. Apply safety handling data in the SHOC system.
Essential CHA Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Classification, labeling and marking of Chemical Substances and Preparations

2. Routes of Entry into the body.
3. Material Safety Data Sheets/SHOC/TREM cards
4. Safe systems of work & Personal Protective Equipment
5. Transport, Use, Storage, and Disposal of hazardous substances
6. Legislative responsibilities (Royal Decree No. 46/95 Issuing the Law of Handling and Use of Chemicals)
Max. Course Duration

Max. re-certification interval
Min. Delegates
Max. delegates
Three (3) hours

Four (4) years
Three (3)
Sixteen (16)

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Course Title
Course Code
Target Population
Type
Chemical Handling
CHA
Non-supervisory PDO & Contractor Drivers & Operational staff who are required to handle or transport hazardous
chemicals as part of their work.
Entry
Additional Pre-requisites for CHA training

Coverall or working clothing
Hard hat, GP gloves & Safety Footwear
CHA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Correctly identify and describe the class of a hazardous chemical when shown signs, symbols and labels.
2. Correctly explain the four routes of exposure to hazardous chemicals.
3. Correctly explain the safety, health and environmental hazards of 5 common hazardous chemicals.
4. Correctly explain the hazard control procedures and associated activities applicable to chemical transport,
handling, storage and disposal.
5. During a simulated spill or release of a hazardous chemical demonstrate you can find information
concerning the chemicals and hazards involved from the available information, and can carry out the correct
emergency action procedures
6. Given an assortment of marked and labelled packages/containers of hazardous chemicals, demonstrate you
understand and can use the segregation rules for incompatible chemicals, and explain why the rules have
been made.

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Course Title:
(EA) Environmental Management
Course Aim:
To provide the target population with an awareness of environmental issues and risks related to company
activities and operations, and the means by which such issues can be managed.
Course Objectives
Provide knowledge and understanding of:

1. PDO’s operations and activity environmental hazards and risks.
2. The legal environment and key environmental limits PDO needs to comply with.
3. The requirements for environmental impact assessments within PDO projects at the planning stage.
Essential EA Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. PDO specific environmental issues, e.g. oil spills; waste handling, emissions to atmosphere
2. Management of oil spills, waste handling, and environmental risk management
3. The Omani legal and regulatory requirements related to the environment and permit requirements.
4. PDO’s environmental specifications.
5. Aspect/Impact of different activities/projects and their management.
6. Integrated impact assessment

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Max. re-assessment interval
Min. delegates
Max. delegates
Eight (8) hours

None
Three (3)
Twelve (12)
English
Course Title
Course Code
Target Population
Type
Environmental Management
EA
Operations, drilling, well services and project team staff.
Recommended
Additional Pre-requisites for EA Course

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EA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. When shown 5 video clips or photographs of different operational, drilling, well services or production
activities, correctly identify the PDO specific environmental issues and risks associated with them.
2. When shown 4 video clips or photographs of different hazardous waste materials, correctly identify the
waste handling and management processes that need to be followed with each.
3. When shown 5 photographs or video clips of hazardous chemicals being transported, stored or handled,
correctly identify the different environmental risks associated with each.
4. When shown an activity or process that is to take place at a real or simulated workplace, carry out an
environmental risk assessment correctly for it.
5. When shown an activity or process that is to take place at a real or simulated workplace, identify
appropriate control measures for the general hazards associated with it.
6. Correctly explain 6 different categories of environmental risk associated with company activities and the
control measures associated with each.
7. Demonstrate you can identify where information on the legislative and regulatory framework for
environmental issues and controls that apply in PDO is to be found, and name two of each type –i.e. legal,
regulatory or company document.
Course Title:
(FW) Fire Warden responsibilities
Course Aim:
To provide delegates with basic knowledge and understanding of fire protection, fire prevention and fire defence
so that they may function effectively as a fire warden at any location.

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Course Objectives
Preparing delegates to function as effective fire wardens by providing them with sufficient knowledge and
understanding on the Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Wardens
Essential FW Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. To understand what causes fires and why fires spread very fast
2. What I can do to prevent fires or them spreading?
3. Fire prevention – house-keeping; flammables and hazardous materials storage and handling; contractors
activities; common fire hazards; electrical safety; smoking controls;
4. Means of Escape in case of fire - smoke and fire stop self-closing doors, wall, floor and ceiling surfaces,
escape corridors and stairways, fire exit doors and signs, emergency lighting, assembly points, panic bars,
key locks (and boxes), alarmed doors.
5. Fire Evacuation – Emergency Response Plans; Automatic Heat/Fire/Smoke/Gas Detection systems, detector
types, alarm panels, zone diagrams, fixed fire-fighting systems (sprinklers, total flooding, risers, hose-reels),
portable fire-fighting equipment;
6. Fire Warden’s role – Before a fire; during a fire; after a fire. Zone clearance; Assisting Evacuation, Leaving
your zone; Reports to Lead Fire Warden. After the event – what next?

Max. re-certification interval
Min. Delegates
Max. delegates
Five (5) hours

None
Three (3)
Sixteen (16)

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Course Title
Course Code
Target Population
Type
Fire Warden
FW
PDO & Contractor staff designated to carry out the role of a fire warden.
Entry
Additional Pre-requisites for FW training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction , & H2S Awareness & Escape if interior based
FW Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Name four elements correctly, that would collectively be used to achieve fire protection within a structure.
2. Demonstrate during a tour of a building at a real or simulated workplace, what you would look for, and why,
when checking if the fire protection and Means of Escape are intact and effective, in a zone you have been
given responsibility for.
3. Demonstrate, during a tour of a real or simulated workplace, that you can identify 4 different types of fire
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4. Correctly identify at least one smoke control door and at least one fire-stop door during a tour of a real or
simulated workplace, explain the differences between them and ordinary doors, and why their closed status
needs to be maintained.
5. When given responsibility for one of the zones on a provided zone diagram of a simulated workplace, when
the emergency alarm sounds, demonstrate that you can take the correct actions as a fire warden during and
after the event.
Course Title:
(HRA) Conducting health risk assessments
Course Aim:
To enable attendees to identify health hazards, assess the risk and implement controls whilst conducting and
preparing Job Type HRA’s
Course Objectives
1. Prepare delegates to identify health hazards i.e. chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic and psycho-social.
2. Confirm delegates’ ability to conduct health risk assessments, health surveillance measuring and monitoring,
and to recommend appropriate controls.
3. Prepare delegates to use the Job Type HRA template to demonstrate hazards are controlled to ALARP
Essential HRA Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. The five key health hazard categories with examples
2. Use of Risk Matrix and Control Matrix and their function during assessment of the risk
3. Occupational Exposure Limits e.g. Chemical, radiation, noise, heat, manual handling etc
4. Health Surveillance and Fitness to work requirements
5. Hierarchy of Controls
6. Practical assessment of job type in the field
7. Exposure monitoring requirements and field assessments
8. Completion of Job Type HRA template and remedial action plan
9. Remedial action plan
10. Legislative requirements in Oman
Desirable HRA Syllabus components (nice to have topic areas)
1. Monitoring equipment e.g. noise meters, sampling pumps, radiation meters
Min. Delegates
Max. delegates
Twelve (12) hours

None
Three (3)
Twelve (12)
English
Course Title
Course Code
Target Population

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Type
Health Risk Assessment
HRA
Industrial Hygienists, HSE Advisors, PTW Signatories, Permit Applicants
Recommended
Additional Pre-requisites for HRA training
HRA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Correctly identify at least one health hazard in each of the five key categories in a real workplace.
2. Accurately interpret occupational exposure limits for each of the health hazard categories.
3. In a real workplace, identify the controls being used for the five health hazard categories and correctly assess their
adequacy, suitability and sufficiency for the tasks being performed.
4. Correctly apply the hierarchy of controls during an assessment of the risk presented by a health hazard identified in a
real workplace.
5. Given an actual workplace scenario, determine when to perform occupational exposure monitoring e.g. noise, chemicals
and/or correctly interpret previous exposure monitoring results.
6. Determine if the exposures provided by actual measurement or simulated measurement exceed the OEL’s or acceptable
limits and where unsure, identify how to gain assistance, and from whom.
7. Correctly determine the health surveillance requirements when given 3 examples of specific health hazards e.g. heavy
metals, noise/vibration, heat stress
8. Carry out Job Type Health Risk Assessments for submission and approval by the appointed Health Risk Assessor.
Course Title:
(NORMA) Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
Course Aim:
Provide awareness and define NORM, where it occurs, hazards and controls to mitigate risk
Course Objectives
1. Define what is NORM and the risk during maintenance activities
2. Explain where NORM may deposit, the precautionary principle and basic monitoring
3. Precautions to follow if NORM is identified above the Company limits
Essential NORMA Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. NORM SP1170 definitions
2. Basic radiation theory
3. Health and Environmental risks – Who is at risk, how, when and why?
4. Precautionary principle associated with certain maintenance and well servicing activities that must include
monitoring for NORM using approved meters.
5. NORM controls to mitigate the risk, e.g. PPE, Hygiene and Time, Distance, Shielding.
6. Disposal arrangements for NORM contaminated equipment and sludge to the Bahja NORM Yard.
Desirable NORMA Syllabus components (nice to have topic areas)
1. Inclusion of the PDO NORM Video (10 mins)
2. Recording NORM measurements e.g. EDM, Production Station Spreadsheets
3. Plastic wrapping and labelling of contaminated equipment
Min. Delegates
Max. delegates
Two (2) hours

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None
Three (3)
Twelve (12)
Course Title
Course Code
Target Population
Type
Working with NORM
NORMA
PDO and contractor personnel who will perform maintenance or servicing activities on equipment that has
conveyed or stored production fluids (oil, water or gas).
Entry
Additional Pre-requisites for NORMA training
Non-supervisory staff
Coverall or working clothing

Safety Footwear & Hard hat
(ORT) HSE Orientation
NORMA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Explain which PDO document(s) have NORM specifications & guidelines and how they are accessed.
2. State correctly PDO’s definition of NORM.
3. Explain the NORM associated precautionary principle used in PDO correctly.
4. Identify equipment, installations and materials in well engineering operations that may be NORM.
5. Correctly explain the health risks associated with NORM.
6. Correctly explain the environmental risks associated with NORM.
7. Given a list of PPE items available for well engineering activities, correctly identify those required to be worn
when working with NORM or suspected NORM.
8. Correctly explain the personal hygiene requirements associated with NORM contaminated equipment,
when they should be used and by whom.
Appendix B – Level 2 HSE Courses and Assessments
Course Title:
(AGT) Authorised Gas Tester course
Course Aim:
Provide individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills to act as authorised gas testers.
Course Objectives
1. Provide awareness of when and why gas testing is required, i.e. for confined spaces and for hot work.
2. Provide knowledge on use of gas testing equipment.
3. Provide knowledge of how to conduct, interpret and document gas testing in confined spaces and for hot
work.
Essential AGT Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Narcotic effects of hydrocarbons.
2. Testing in confined spaces, covering confined space criteria; the type of production operation being tested
for flammable and toxic gases; the potential cumulative hazards of operations within an oxygen deficient,
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activities and confined space entry; using safe systems of work including Confined Space Entry and PTW
procedures; using observers to raise the alarm and initiate emergency response.
2. Testing for hot work, covering hot work criteria; the type of production operation being tested for
flammable and toxic gases; the principles of hot work gas testing as applied to the work area; the hazards
and properties of flammable gases – to include gas and vapour cloud movement; the acceptable levels of
flammable gases and the correct amount of Oxygen; carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment
before testing Activities; using safe systems of work including PTW procedures; and using observers to raise
the alarm and initiate emergency response.
3. Use of atmosphere / gas measuring and monitoring equipment, covering how to access and interpret the
relevant operational instructions; the operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring
equipment and frequently observed failure modes; the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of
atmospheric flammable and toxic gas detection equipment - to include transportable, portable and personal
monitors; how to correctly select between aspirating and non-aspirating detectors to obtain a representative
sample of the atmosphere being tested; equipment required in inert atmospheres; gas detector pre-start
checks; and calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing.
4. Gas testing in confined spaces, covering the hazards and properties of flammable and toxic gases including
oxygen deficiency and enrichment, nitrogen and specialist materials appropriate to the location; the
behaviour of different gases – to include heavier than air & lighter than air behaviour and “neutral
buoyancy” effect; the range and frequency of tests; acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases and the
correct amount of oxygen; the implications of WEL for toxic gases and LEL for flammable gases; how to set
up the relevant detector for each gas testing application, its potential failure modes and confirming its
correct functioning; performing gas tests in sequence; how to correctly select between aspirating and non-
aspirating detectors to obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested; how to obtain a
representative atmosphere sample from a range of confined spaces; taking samples at the top, middle and
bottom to locate varying concentrations of gases and vapors; sampling confined spaces at a distance from
the opening because air intrusion near the entrance can give a false sense of adequate oxygen present;
testing flammable gases in inert atmospheres; monitoring and retesting after the initial entry; where to site
ongoing monitoring equipment for vessel entry.
5. Gas testing for hot work, covering the different types of detectors used for the flammable product; how to
set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application and confirm its correct functioning; how to
correctly select between aspirating and non-aspirating detectors, relevant to the atmosphere being tested;
the operating principles of atmospheric monitoring and measuring equipment including their strengths,
weaknesses and frequently observed failure modes; and where to locate ‘sentinel styled’ portable or
transportable site monitoring equipment for optimum benefit.
6. Interpreting and documenting the results of a gas test, covering how to interpret the results, to include both
normal and abnormal; how to document the results and advise relevant personnel.
Sixteen (16) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
English ONLY
PDO & contractor personnel designated as
Authorised Gas Tester AGT Authorised Gas Testers
Entry
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(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction H2S Awareness & Escape Safety Footwear & Hard hat
Medically & physically fit Coverall or working clothing 3 months concession area work experience
AGT Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. When given the names of three different hydrocarbons, correctly explain their narcotic effects.
2. Correctly explain:
 The implications of applicable PDO procedures;
 The hazards of operations within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment;
 What the confined space criteria are;
 The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases including H2S, SO2, CO, CO2, and alkanes that
are normally vapour at ambient conditions;
 The acceptable levels of another flammable and toxic gases including H2S, , SO2, CO, CO2, and
alkanes that are normally vapour at ambient conditions;
 The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment;
3. The pre-start – correctly explain
 How you would correctly calibrate atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment;
 How to set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application;
4. The range and frequency of tests – correctly explain:
 How a representative atmosphere sample should be obtained;
 How to specify continuous monitoring or retesting frequency;
 Given an operational scenario, where you would site ongoing monitoring equipment;
 What ‘hot work’ means;
 The hazards associated with it in relation to the production of flammable and toxic gases;
 The hazards and properties of flammable gases;
 The principles of hot work gas testing;
 The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment.
5. At an actual or simulated operational workplace for confined space entry:
 Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment after interpreting operational requirements.
 Demonstrate you can correctly identify the appropriate safe systems of work needed and can use
them, including the Permit to Work system
 Demonstrate you can select and use the correct PPE and RPE before a gas testing operation.
 Demonstrate you can carry out gas detector pre-start checks correctly.
 Demonstrate you can perform gas tests in the correct sequence.
6. Given a set of readings from the instruments you selected, demonstrate you are able to correctly interpret
and document the results.
7. At an actual or simulated operational workplace where hot work is to take/is taking place:
 Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment after interpreting operational requirements and
instructions;
them, including the Permit to Work system;
 Demonstrate you can identify the correct detector to use for a given flammable product;
 Carry out detector pre-start checks;
 Demonstrate how to locate and set up the relevant detector and confirm its correct functioning;
 Demonstrate where to locate sentinel styled equipment for optimum benefit;
 Demonstrate you can correctly obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested;
 Given a set of readings from the instruments you selected, demonstrate you are able to correctly
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Assessment Title:
(AGTR) Authorised Gas Tester scheduled Recertification
Assessment Aim:
Confirm individuals have retained the knowledge, understanding and skills to act as authorised gas testers.
1. Confirm the delegate has retained awareness of when and why gas testing is required, i.e. for confined spaces
and for hot work.
2. Confirm delegate has retained the knowledge on use of gas testing equipment.
3. Confirm delegate has retained the knowledge of how to conduct, interpret and document gas testing in
confined spaces and for hot work.
Essential AGTR Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Narcotic effects of hydrocarbons.
2. Testing in confined spaces, covering confined space criteria
3. Testing for hot work, covering hot work criteria
4. Use of atmosphere / gas measuring and monitoring equipment
5. Gas testing in confined spaces
6. Gas testing for hot work
7. Interpreting and documenting the results of a gas test
Max. Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Two (2) hours Three (3) years One (1) Six (6)
English ONLY
Authorised Gas Tester Re- PDO & contractor personnel who have been
AGTR previously trained as Authorised Gas Testers
Entry
certification
Additional Pre-requisites for AGTR Assessment
All staff
H2S Awareness & Escape (H2S) Medically & physically fit Safety Footwear & Hard hat
Current, valid AGT permit Eye protection Coverall or working clothing
AGTR Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. When given the names of three different hydrocarbons, correctly explain their narcotic effects.
2. Correctly explain:
 The implications of applicable PDO procedures;
 The hazards of operations within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment;
 What the confined space criteria are;
 The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases including H2S, SO2, CO, CO2, and alkanes that
are normally vapour at ambient conditions;
 The acceptable levels of another flammable and toxic gases including H2S, , SO2, CO, CO2, and alkanes
that are normally vapour at ambient conditions;
 The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment;
3. The pre-start
 How you would correctly calibrate atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment;
 How to set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application;
4. The range and frequency of tests;
 How a representative atmosphere sample should be obtained;
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 Given an operational scenario, where you would site ongoing monitoring equipment;
 What ‘hot work’ means;
 The hazards associated with it in relation to the production of flammable and toxic gases;
 The hazards and properties of flammable gases;
 The principles of hot work gas testing;
 The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment.
5. At an actual or simulated operational workplace for confined space entry:
 Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment after interpreting operational requirements.
them, including the Permit to Work system
 Demonstrate you can select and use the correct PPE and RPE before a gas testing operation.
 Demonstrate you can carry out gas detector pre-start checks correctly.
 Demonstrate you can perform gas tests in the correct sequence.
6. Given a set of readings from the instruments you selected, demonstrate you are able to correctly interpret
and document the results.
7. At an actual or simulated operational workplace where hot work is to take/is taking place:
 Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment after interpreting operational requirements and
instructions;
them, including the Permit to Work system;
 Demonstrate you can identify the correct detector to use for a given flammable product;
 Carry out detector pre-start checks;
 Demonstrate how to locate and set up the relevant detector and confirm its correct functioning;
 Demonstrate where to locate sentinel styled equipment for optimum benefit;
 Demonstrate you can correctly obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested;
 Given a set of readings from the instruments you selected, demonstrate you are able to correctly
interpret and document the results.

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Course Title:
(HII) HSE Incident Investigation course
Course Aim:
To prepare staff who may be nominated, as individuals or as a member of a team, to investigate incidents or
accidents.
Course Objectives
Ensuring, through tutoring, that delegates have:
1. Confirmation, clarification and expansion of knowledge and understanding related to incident types,
records, risk assessment matrix and the Bow-Tie concept previously gained on HSE Tools & Skills course.
2. Sufficient knowledge and clarity concerning human factors in incident investigation.
3. An awareness of Tripod Trees and the ability to prepare incident reports.
Essential HII Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Why investigate incidents?
2. The PDO ICAM investigation process
3. The PDO investigation management process
4. Forming and effective investigation team and its terms of reference
5. Determining relevance of information.
6. Following information leads.
7. Validation of gathered evidence and corroboration.
8. Determining human behaviour and motivators.
9. Analysing the Management System and Procedures.
10. Analysis of findings.
11. Finding the reasons behind the cause(s).
12. Determining sensible and SMART actions to learn from the incident.
13. Preparation, review and publication of the report.
14. Practical role play with case studies. (6 hours)
15. Case study test to show competency
Sixteen (16) hours None Three (3) Twelve (12)

English
Course
Code
PDO HSE TLs and Advisers/ Contractor HSE Advisers Mandatory
HSE Incident PDO Contract Owners, Contract Holders and Contractor
HII
Investigation course Managers & Supervisors, who may be required as part Recommended
of their role to lead incident investigations.
Additional Pre-requisites for HII training
All target population staff

(ORTS) HSE Orientation for Supervisors OR HSE Induction
Provide a copy of evidence in the form of certificates to prove the English Language certification to
IELTS Band 6
HII Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ICAM incident investigation process from the

establishment of critical factors, causational factors, immediate causes, underlying causes and
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latent management system failures.
2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the connectivity between the different levels above and
how each drills deeper into the management causations.
3. Accurately, but in your own words, explain why it is important to establish underlying cause(s)
and latent failures in relation to an incident, rather than just the immediate cause(s) and
human factors they tend to indicate.
4. Demonstrate, after role play and group work concerning a specific incident scenario, that you
can prepare a clear and structured investigation report and presentation, that both include the
key cause(s) and management system failures.
5. Demonstrate, using your investigation report and presentation, that you can recognise and
formulate SMART recommendations related to the investigation role play you have
participated in.
Sixteen (16) hours None Three (3) Twelve (12)

English
Course
Code
PDO HSE Team Leads and Contractor HSE Advisers Mandatory
HSE Incident PDO Contract Owners, Contract Holders and Contractor
HII
Investigation course Managers & Supervisors, who may be required as part Recommended
of their role to lead incident investigations.

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Additional Pre-requisites for HII training

All target population staff
(ORTS) HSE Orientation for Supervisors

HII Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
6. Correctly illustrate and explain the incident triangle, and the reason for investigating incidents.
7. Correctly list 5 of the key aspects of collecting data following an incident.
8. Given a potential severity rating, explain correctly the depth to which the investigation should be taken
and why.
9. Accurately, but in your own words, explain why it is important to establish underlying cause(s) and latent
failures in relation to an incident, rather than just the immediate cause(s) and human factors they tend to
indicate.
10. Demonstrate through role play, that you can interview a witness effectively to obtain 4 key pre-
determined facts the witness has, in connection with a specific incident scenario.
11. Demonstrate, after role play and group work concerning a specific incident scenario, that you can prepare
a clear and structured investigation report and presentation, that both include the key cause(s) and
management failures.
12. Demonstrate, using your investigation report and presentation, that you can recognise and formulate
SMART recommendations related to the investigation role play you have participated in.

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Course Title:
(PSRI) Process safety Risk Assessment
Course Aim:
Provide skills to use risk assessment to deliver credible controls to protect our assets.
Course Objectives
To learn or enhance your skills to use risk assessment to deliver credible controls to protect our assets,
their integrity and our people and processes in AIPS management
Essential Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)

1. AI-PS definitions. Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) definitions including Technical Integrity, Design
Integrity and Operating Integrity.
2. Process safety incidents.
3. How risk assessment and AIPS fit together
4. The hazard, consequence, severity relationship
5. How likelihood is a factor
6. The risk equation
7. The process to assess risk
8. How to reduce risk to ALARP
9. How to use the bow tie philosophy
10. How to use MOC effectively
11. How to use dynamic risk assessment
12. Know when you need to assess or review risk
Min. Delegates Max. delegates

Max. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval
Sixteen (16) hours Four (4) years Three (6) Twelve (20)
English ONLY
PDO staff in HSE Critical Positions identified in Operations
Process
HSE Cases; operations and engineering technical
Safety Risk PSRI Recommended
authorities; members of AI-PS teams (AI-PS working group,
Assessment
AI-PS asset meetings, AIPSALT).
Additional Pre-requisites for PSRI training

(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE 3 months PDO work experience
Induction & H2S Awareness & Escape
PSRI Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Correctly explain what Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) is and the meaning of the terms Technical
Integrity, Design Integrity and Operating Integrity.
2. Define a Process Safety Event and give three examples each of process safety incidents in industry and in
PDO.
3. Correctly explain the barrier concept and its link to Bow-Ties and Safety Critical Elements (SCEs).
4. Carry out an operational risk assessment I in a group, demonstrating how the barrier concept, Bow-Ties and
Manual of Permitted Operations (MOPO) can be used.
5. Correct use of the Risk Assessment form.
6. Correctly explain the Management of Change -MOC.
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7. Correctly identify changes that may take place and for which you would need to MOC
8. Understand the main changes processes in MOC.

9. Correctly identify changes and able to put them in correct change process

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Course Title:
(PTWH) Permit to Work Holders course
Course Aim:
To provide the knowledge and understanding of the PTW procedure to enable delegates to competently carry out
the role of a permit holder.
Course Objectives
1. Promote a thorough knowledge & understanding of the PDO PTW System, its scope and objectives.
2. Confirm delegates are able to identify hazards and carry out risk assessment procedures.
3. Using role plays, have delegates participate in a step-by-step flow through the operation of the PTW system.
4. Ensure delegates are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate their competence to function as a PTW
holder.
Essential PTWH Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Carrying out hazard identification and the risk assessment process.
2. The PDO PTW System, its scope and objectives.
3. Work that needs a permit, who produces and signs it, when, where and for what activities.
4. Roles and Responsibilities of persons who sign permit documents.
5. A step-by-step flow through how the PTW system operates.
6. Control of isolations, the work tracking system and PTW system certificates.
7. Hazard management, job safety plans, TRIC cards and toolbox talks.
Sixteen (16) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Sixteen (16)
English
PDO and Contractor personnel who will directly supervise a
Permit to Work Holder PTWH work party (e.g. first-line supervisor, leading hand, charge Entry
hand or technician etc)
Additional Course pre-requisites
HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership Supervisors or Managers (as role dictates) (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
Coverall or working clothing Safety Footwear & Hard Hat 2 x Passport sized photo
Provide a copy of evidence in the form of certificates to prove the English Language Age over 21 years
certification to IELTS Band 4.
PTWH Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Identify 4 different hazards at a simulated operational workplace and conduct a risk assessment on the hazard
presenting the highest potential risk, using the recommended procedure.
2. Accurately describe the scope and objectives of PDO’s PTW system.
3. Accurately explain the roles and responsibilities of the persons that are authorised to sign PTWs.
4. State correctly, the controls relating to isolations and when they would be used within the PTW procedure.
5. Explain the differences between generic and dynamic risk assessment and when each is used by a permit
holder within the PTW procedure.
6. Explain correctly what work requires a permit, and given 6 different work activities, indicate correctly which
require permits and what type must be used.
7. Given a specific work activity that is said to be required at a simulated (HSE Training Centre) or actual
operational area, meet with the Permit Applicant and carry out the role of a Permit Holder and sign or reject to
sign the permit, based on your assessment.
8. At a simulated (HSE Training Centre) or operational work area, conduct an effective Toolbox talk using the TRIC
attached to a valid, authorised PTW to a team of no less than four people, who are role playing work staff, and
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carry out the procedures that must then be followed by the permit holder.
9. When the Area Authority verbally agrees to it, hand over a valid permit to another permit holder carrying out
all the required procedures correctly.
10. Whilst role playing a permit holder, carry out all of the required actions for suspension, completion of work and
revalidation with other PTW signatories.

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Assessment Title:
(PTWHR) Permit to Work Holders scheduled Recertification
Assessment Aim:
To provide the knowledge and understanding of the PTW procedure to enable delegates to competently carry
out the role of a permit holder.
3. Using role plays, have delegates participate in a step-by-step flow through the operation of the PTW
system.
4. Ensure delegates are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate their competence to function as a
PTW holder.
Essential PTWHR Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Max. Duration Max. re-certification interval
One (1) hour Three (3) years One (1) Six (6)
English
PDO and Contractor personnel who will directly
supervise a work party (e.g. first line supervisor,
Permit to Work Holder
PTWHR leading hand, charge hand or technician etc) and Entry
Recertification
are trained and currently licensed as a permit
holder.
PTWHR Assessment Additional Pre-requisites
Valid, current PTWH permit Coverall or working clothing Age 21 or over
2 x Passport sized photo HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership Supervisors or Managers (as role dictates)
PTWHR Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Identify 4 different hazards at a simulated operational workplace and conduct a risk assessment on the
hazard presenting the highest potential risk, using the recommended procedure.
5. Explain the differences between generic and dynamic risk assessment and when each is used by a permit
holder within the PTW procedure.
6. Explain correctly what work requires a permit, and given 6 different work activities, indicate correctly
which require permits and what type must be used.
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reject to sign the permit, based on your assessment.

8. At a simulated (HSE Training Centre) or operational work area, conduct an effective Toolbox talk using the
TRIC attached to a valid, authorised PTW to a team of no less than four people, who are role playing work
staff, and carry out the procedures that must then be followed by the permit holder.
9. When the Area Authority verbally agrees to it, hand over a valid permit to another permit holder carrying
out all the required procedures correctly.
10. Whilst role playing a permit holder, carry out all of the required actions for suspension, completion of work
and revalidation with other PTW signatories.

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Course Title:
(PTWS) Permit to Work Signatories course
Course Aim:
out the role of a signatory.
Course Objectives
3. Using a role play, have delegates participate in a step-by-step flow through the operation of the PTW
system.
4. Ensure delegates are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate their competence to function as a
PTW signatory.
Essential PTWS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Sixteen (16) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Sixteen (16)
English ONLY
PDO and Contractor personnel who will fulfill a
Permit to Work
PTWS role within the Permit to Work System as a permit C
Signatories
applicant, area authority or responsible supervisor
Additional Pre-requisites for PTWS training
Coverall or working clothing (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction 2 x Passport sized photo
Safety Footwear & Hard Hat HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership Supervisors or Managers (as role dictates)
Provide a copy of evidence in the form of certificates to prove the English Language Age 21 yrs or over
certification to IELTS Band 5
PTWS Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
5. Explain correctly what work requires a permit, and given 6 different work activities, indicate correctly which
require permits and what type.
operational area, carry out the role of a Permit Applicant, and produce all necessary documentation for
both the Job Safety plan and the Permit application as required by the PTW procedure.
7. Given a specific permit application, carry out the role of a Responsible Supervisor and when satisfied or not
satisfied all conditions have been met as set out in the PTW procedure, correctly authorise or reject the
permit.
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include all relevant detail.

9. Decide correctly, in accordance with the PTW procedure, whether to validate a specific PTW or not (and
why) after being given a briefing by a permit holder on the intended task.
10. Acting as an Area Authority, when presented with a PTW certificate and a request to revalidate it by a
permit holder, determine correctly whether to do so when supplied with the relevant information.
11. Acting as an Area Authority, when presented with a PTW that has been signed by the permit holder as job
completed, correctly carry out the required actions.

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Assessment Title:
(PTWSR) Permit to Work Signatories scheduled Recertification
Assessment Aim:
out the role of a signatory.
Promote a thorough knowledge & understanding of the PDO PTW System, its scope and objectives.
Confirm delegates are able to identify hazards and carry out risk assessment procedures.
Using a role play, have delegates participate in a step-by-step flow through the operation of the PTW system.
Ensure delegates are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate their competence to function as a PTW
signatory.
Essential PTWSR Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
One (1) hour Three (3) years One (1) Six (6)
English
Course
Code
PDO and Contractor personnel who have been trained and hold a
Permit to Work valid, current PTW signatory license to fulfill a role within the
PTWS Entry
Signatories Permit to Work System as a permit applicant, area authority or
responsible supervisor
Additional Pre-requisites for PTWSR Assessment
Current, valid PTWS permit Coverall or working clothing Age 21 or over
Safety Footwear & Hard Hat 2 x Passport sized photo
Valid SLS/SLM or HSELFS/HSELM - HSE Leadership Supervisors or Managers (as role
dictates)
PTWSR Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

5. Explain correctly what work requires a permit, and given 6 different work activities, indicate correctly
which require permits and what type.
operational area, carry out the role of a Permit Applicant, and produce all necessary documentation for
both the Job Safety plan and the Permit application as required by the PTW procedure.
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satisfied all conditions have been met as set out in the PTW procedure, correctly authorise or reject the
permit.
8. Given a specific authorised permit, carry out the role of the permit applicant and brief the permit holder,
to include all relevant detail.
9. Decide correctly, in accordance with the PTW procedure, whether to validate a specific PTW or not (and
why) after being given a briefing by a permit holder on the intended task.
10. Acting as an Area Authority, when presented with a PTW certificate and a request to revalidate it by a
permit holder, determine correctly whether to do so when supplied with the relevant information.
11. Acting as an Area Authority, when presented with a PTW that has been signed by the permit holder as job
completed, correctly carry out the required actions.

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Course Title:
(PTWA) Permit to Work Auditors course
Course Aim:
Provide sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PTW audit system to delegates so they may function as an
effective member of a PTW Audit team.
Course Objectives
1. To demonstrate a thorough understanding of PDO PTW system through structured training and assessment
modules for the role as PTW Auditor
2. To provide necessary knowledge to be able to demonstrate thorough understanding to a PDO PTW licensing
panel for the role as PTW Auditor
Essential PTWA Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Auditing system definitions
2. Auditing objectives
3. Purpose of Level I and II Audits.
4. Roles and responsibilities within the Audit team
5. Audit organisation, conduct, corrective actions, reporting and archiving.
6. PTW System Review: - Frequency, objectives, review mechanism.
7. Interim amendments
8. PTW system audit forms
Sixteen (16) hours Three (3) years Three Sixteen (16)
English ONLY
PDO and Contractor personnel who may fulfill a
Permit to Work Auditor PTWA role within the Permit to Work Audit Team as the C
nominated Auditor.
Additional Pre-requisites for PTWA training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction Min. 2 yrs as licensed PTW Signatory. Safety footwear
Valid PTWS permit. Valid SLS/SLM or HSELFS/ HSELM - HSE Leadership Coverall or work clothing
Supervisors or Managers (as role dictates)
PTWA Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Explain simply but accurately the role holders and their responsibilities within the PTW system.
2. Correctly explain the purpose of the PTW system Monitoring, Auditing & system review.
3. Correctly explain the key role holders and their responsibilities in the PTW audit system.
4. State correctly, the types of PTW audit, their frequency, who may be a Lead Auditor, who may be audit team
members, and the time scales for presenting audit findings.
5. Provide the non-compliance headings that auditors should consider in a report.
6. Accurately describe who and how the PTW System review is conducted, what evidence should be considered,
and what the outcome of the review may be.
7. List the PTW audit forms that should be used by audit teams.

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Assessment Title:
(PTWAR) Permit to Work Auditors scheduled Recertification
Assessment Aim:
To ensure that PTW Auditors retain the required knowledge and understanding of the PTW system so they may
continue to function as an effective member of a PTW Audit team .
To ensure the delegate retains a thorough knowledge and understanding of the PDO PTW system through
structured assessment of the PTW Auditor.
Essential PTWAR Assessment components
1. Auditing system definitions
2. Auditing objectives
3. Purpose of Level I and II Audits.
4. Roles and responsibilities within the Audit team
5. Audit organisation, conduct, corrective actions, reporting and archiving.
6. PTW System Review: - Frequency, objectives, review mechanism.
7. Interim amendments
8. PTW system audit forms
One (1) hour Three (3) years One (1) Twelve (12)
English ONLY
Course
Code
Permit to Work PDO and Contractor PTWA trained personnel who have to
Auditor Re- PTWAR fulfil a role within the Permit to Work Audit Team as the Entry
certification nominated Auditor.
Additional Pre-requisites for PTWAR training
Min. 2 yrs as licensed PTW Signatory. Valid PTWA permit
Valid SLS/SLM or HSELFS/HSELM - HSE Leadership Supervisors or Managers (as role dictates)
PTWAR Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Explain simply but accurately the role holders and their responsibilities within the PTW system.
2. Correctly explain the purpose of the PTW system Monitoring, Auditing & system review.
3. Correctly explain the key role holders and their responsibilities in the PTW audit system.
4. State correctly, the types of PTW audit, their frequency, who may be a Lead Auditor, who may be audit team
members, and the time scales for presenting audit findings.
5. Provide the non-compliance headings that auditors should consider in a report.
6. Accurately describe who and how the PTW System review is conducted, what evidence should be considered,
and what the outcome of the review may be.
7. List the PTW audit forms that should be used by audit teams.

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Course Title:
(HSELFS) HSE Leadership for Front line Supervisors
Course Aim:
To enable management to become leaders in health, safety and the environment
Course Objectives
The course provides guidance and support exploring what effective leadership means, what HSE management
means, how to be a successful leader, how to communicate, motivate, mentor and coach a team. How to
conduct risk assessments, how to manage HSE in your team, how to use behavior to your advantage, how to
conduct reflective learning, how to investigate incidents, how to manage the environment and how to manage
asset integrity and process safety as a supervisor.
Essential HSELFS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)

1. Introduction to leadership and managing production pressure
2. HSE Leadership
3. Hazard identification and risk assessment
4. Supervisor HSE tools
5. Asset Integrity and Permit to Work
6. Behavioral based safety
7. Competency, coaching and mentoring
8. The environment
9. HSE Incident Investigation
10. Effective communication
11. Reflective learning
Forty (40) hours Four (4) years Six (6) Sixteen (16)
Arabic or English
All PDO & Contractor staff whose role involves the
HSE Leadership for Front
HSELSFS supervision of work done by employees at the Entry
line supervisors
front line.
Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. The course has a formative assessment criteria for each section and is assessed on understanding,
acceptance, participation and confirmation of understanding

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Course Title:
(HSELFSR) HSE Leadership for Front line Supervisors Refresher
Course Aim:
To enable front line supervisors to remain up to date with the latest techniques and issues in HSE
Course Objectives
The course provides instruction and training in the latest relevant issues in HSE management as they relate to
supervisory tools or philosophies.
Essential HSELFS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)

Subject matter will vary depending on the latest topics
Eight (8) hours Four (4) years Six (6) Sixteen (16)
Arabic or English
HSE Leadership for Front All PDO & Contractor staff whose role involves the
line supervisors HSELSFS supervision of work done by employees at the Entry
Refresher front line.
(HSELFS) – Valid HSE Leadership for Frontline supervisors
The course has a formative assessment criteria for each section and is assessed on understanding, acceptance,
participation and confirmation of understanding

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Course Title:
(HSELM) HSE Leadership for Management
Course Aim:
Course Objectives
conduct risk assessments, how to manage HSE in your team, how to use behavior to your advantage, how to
conduct reflective learning, how to investigate incidents, how to manage the environment and how to manage
asset integrity and process safety as a non frontline supervisor or manager.
Essential HSELM Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)

2. HSE Leadership
4. Supervisor HSE tools
5. Asset Integrity and Permit to Work
8. The environment
9. HSE Incident Investigation
Forty (40) hours Four (4) years Six (6) Sixteen (16)
Arabic or English
All PDO & Contractor staff whose role involves the
HSE Leadership for supervision of work done another supervisor or
Supervisors and HSELSMS manager. Note that if you have attended the Entry
Management HSELFS program then you do not need to attend
this one.
Course Title:

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(HSELMR) HSE Leadership for Management Refresher

Course Aim:
To enable front line supervisors to remain up to date with the latest techniques and issues in HSE
Course Objectives
The course provides instruction and training in the latest relevant issues in HSE management as they relate to
supervisory tools or philosophies.

Subject matter will vary depending on the latest topics
Eight (8) hours Four (4) years Six (6) Sixteen (16)
Arabic or English
HSE Leadership for Non All PDO & Contractor staff whose role involves the
frontline Supervisors and HSELSMS supervision of work done another supervisor or Entry
Managers Refresher manager.
(HSELM) Valid HSE Leadership for Non frontline Supervisors and Managers

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Course Title:
(HSELPDOC) HSE Leadership for PDO Coastal Management
Course Aim:
Course Objectives
conduct risk assessments, how to manage HSE in your team, how to use behavior to your advantage and how to
conduct reflective learning in MAF.

2. HSE Leadership
Thirty two (32) hours Four (4) years Six (6) Sixteen (16)
Arabic or English
Only office based management or supervisory staff
based on the coast who will visit the interior less
HSE Leadership for PDO
HSELPDOC than 4 times a year. Note that if you have Entry
Coastal Management
attended the HSELFS or HSELM program then you
do not need to attend this one.
Note: Coast is defined as the Muscat and surrounding areas up to but not including the following towns
Barka, Bid bid and Quiryat.
Course Title:
(SLE) Safety Leadership for Executives
Course Aim:
To create self-awareness in Executive Safety Leaders that promotes sustained visible and felt safety leadership

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and an organisational environment that will positively drive forward an improved safety culture.
Course Objectives
1. To provide workgroup activities that lead to self-realisation that executives are fully accountable for their
organisation’s safety performance by how they are seen by others, and by what they do.
2. Provide workgroup activities that require active listening, effective communication and positive safety
leadership to achieve key learning that influences values, attitudes and behaviours.
3. Provide a self-reflection and personal action planning opportunity in relation to safety leadership, that
includes specific goals and time scales, accountability agents, and the monitoring, measuring and review
mechanisms to be used to measure its success.
Essential SLE Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. The need for alignment – A Shared vision and case for change
2. Safety as a value
3. Responsibility and accountability for safety
4. Profile of a good safety leader; the See-Hear-Feel-Do and Active listening models.
5. ‘Unwritten rules’ – the ‘Say-Do Gap’.
6. Zero is possible
7. Goal Zero’s challenges to the contracting community
8. Fitness to work and fatigue.
9. ABC of Behavioural Safety
10. Personal learning & commitment
Eight (8) hours Four (4) years Five (5) Thirty (30)
English
Safety Leadership for PDO and Contractor Executives and deputies having full
SLE Entry
Executives executive authority.
To be a MDC member or Senior Leadership Team for PDO or Chief Executive /Managing Director of Contractor
SLE Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Demonstrate, through workshop contributions, personal accountability for you and your team
2. Demonstrate during workshop activities that you can apply the agreed principles of the aligned safety approach to all of
the workshop, and intended future plans.
3. Demonstrate during the workshop that you use an appropriate safety leadership style for situations, and use the
INCLUDE, See-Hear-Feel-Do and actively listening models when interacting with others.
4. Demonstrate through workshop activities, that you recognise safe initiatives on the part of others or yourself, whist using
any available tools (e.g. Hazard Id, Risk Assessment, TRIC & TBTs, STOP, A-B-C etc).
5. Prepare a personal safety leadership action plan, with specific goals, time scales, accountability agent, together with the
monitoring, measuring and review mechanisms to be used.
6. Demonstrate how you will measure the impact you have on others’ safe behaviours, how you will review this against
your personal action plan’s intent, and at what frequency.
Course Title:
(CHAS) Chemical Handling Awareness for Supervisors course
Course Aim:
To provide PDO and Contractor staff with an awareness of, and the knowledge to control, the potential
safety and health hazards or environmental damage arising from the transport, storage, handling and
disposal of hazardous chemicals.
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Course Objectives
1. Describe and apply the procedures for approving of chemicals.
2. Identify the class of a hazardous chemical by recognizing signs, symbols and labels.
Describe the safety, Health and environmental hazards of commonly occurring hazardous
chemicals.
3. Describe and apply the procedures for approving of chemicals.
4. Apply safety handling date in SHOC system.
Essential CHAS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Legislative responsibilities (Royal Decree No. 46/95 Issuing the Law of Handling and Use of
Chemicals)
2. Control strategies in relation to the handling of chemicals/ Transport/ Storage and Segregation
3. Classification of Chemical Substances and Preparations
Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) – SHOC / PDO procedures for approving of chemicals.
4. Personal Protective Equipment
5. Overview of Safe Systems of Work, including "Permit to Work" and "Hot Work" permits
Eight (8) hours Four (4) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Course
Code
Chemical Hazards PDO & Contractor supervisors who are
Awareness for CHAS responsible for operations pr processes Entry
Supervisors involving chemicals
Additional Pre-requisites for CHAS training
Safety Footwear Eye protection GP gloves
Hard hat (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction Age 21 or over
Coverall or working clothing Supervisor level or above
(HSELM of HSELFS ) HSE Leadership for Supervisors and Managers
CHAS Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Accurately describe the responsibilities the company has under law in relation to the handling and
use of chemicals.
2. When shown packaging or storage signs, symbols and labels, correctly identify and describe the
class of 6 different hazardous chemicals.
3. Accurately describe the different routes of exposure to hazardous chemicals.
4. Correctly describe the safety, health and environmental hazards when given the names of 4
commonly occurring Hazardous chemicals.
5. Accurately describe PDO’s procedures for approval of chemicals.
6. Accurately describe the hazard control procedures and associated activities applicable to chemical
transport, handling, storage and disposal.
7. When given an emergency scenario associated with hazardous chemicals, accurately describe the
emergency action procedures that need to be taken.

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8. When shown a group of packages that are correctly signed and labelled, segregate them correctly
according to the rules for incompatible chemicals.
9. When given a selection of information sources, find accurate information concerning the hazards
associated with a hazardous chemical.
Course Title:
(NORMS) Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material for Supervisors course
Course Aim:
To provide PDO and PDO contractor supervisors awareness, knowledge and understanding of NORM in the oil
and gas industry, and the PDO requirements associated with it, so that the safety and health of staff and the
public are not compromised, and the environment is not harmed.
Course Objectives
1. Provide awareness and knowledge of NORM, the hazards and risks associated with it.

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2. Provide knowledge of where NORM may deposit

3. Introduce field instruments associated with suspected NORM
4. Introduce the precautionary principle and actions required if NORM is identified.
Essential NORMS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. SP1170 and NORM Guidelines
2. Define NORM, fixed scales, sludge and pigging waste including basic radiation theory
4. Precautionary Principle; maintenance and well servicing activities that must include NORM monitoring
using the approved meters
5. Practical demonstration of which, when, how to use the NORM meters and their limitations
6. Controls to implement if NORM is identified to mitigate the risk, e.g. PPE, Hygiene, Plastic wrapping of
contaminated equipment
7. Disposal of NORM contaminated equipment and sludge to the Bahja NORM Yard
8. Relevant NORM documentation and Permit to Work
9. Reporting NORM results e.g. EDM or Production Station Spreadsheets
10. NORM monitoring video.
11. Collecting a representative sample of sludge
12. Stepping through specific activities e.g. tank cleaning (MSE.14), Well servicing (MSE.24), Pigging (MSE.15)
and Maintenance activities in production stations (EMC) or outside stations such as MSV’s and flowlines
(ODC)
Five (5) hours Four (4) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
English ONLY
Course
Code
PDO & Contractor Production Supervisors / Operators, Maintenance
Coordinators/Supervisors, Pigging contractor supervisors,
Naturally Occurring tank/separator cleaning contractor supervisors, Well Service (Rig/Hoist)
Radioactive Materials NORMS Managers/Drillers, EMC Contractor maintenance supervisors and ODC Compulsory
for Supervisors Contractor maintenance supervisors, NORM Yard and WTF Yard
Supervisors, other supervisors working with potential NORM
contaminated equipment or material

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Additional Pre-requisites for NORMS training

Safety Footwear & Hard hat Eye protection & GP gloves Coverall or working clothing
Age 21 or over (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
NORMS Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Can access and interpret the NORM specification SP1170 Ver 4.0 and relevant Guidelines e.g.
MSE.24
2. State with accuracy PDO’s definition of NORM and the precautionary principle
3. Correctly identify what type of equipment and waste may be NORM Contaminated
4. Correctly explain the health and Environmental risks if NORM is not correctly disposed to Bahja
NORM Yard.
5. Using a simulated radioactive source located in an actual or simulated workplace, conduct
monitoring using the approved meters
6. Correctly identify the approved NORM instruments, their limitations, frequency of calibration.
7. Demonstrate how to correctly complete the NORM calibration/repair Form in SP1170
8. Following the monitoring exercise in an actual or simulated work place, correctly locate, identify
and complete the appropriate NORM Forms.
9. Correctly state the essential PPE to wear if NORM is encountered
10. Correctly state how you maintain personal hygiene after working with NORM contaminated
equipment
11. Demonstrate how to seal open ends of contaminated equipment effectively and correctly.
12. Demonstrate correctly how to collect and label a representative sample of sludge for analysis
and complete the appropriate form correctly.
13. Demonstrate, during a simulated exercise, how to complete and update the relevant NORM
Databases.

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Assessment Title:
(NORMSR) NORM for Supervisors scheduled Reassessment

Assessment Aim:
To confirm PDO and PDO contractor supervisors have retained the awareness, knowledge and understanding of
NORM in the oil and gas industry, and the PDO requirements associated with it, so that the safety and health of
staff and the public are not compromised, and the environment is not harmed.
1. Confirm delegates have retained:
2. Awareness and knowledge of NORM, the hazards and risks associated with it.
3. Knowledge of where NORM may deposit
4. Information about the field instruments associated with suspected NORM
5. Knowledge of the precautionary principle and actions required if NORM is identified.
Essential NORMSR Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. SP1170 and NORM Guidelines
2. Define NORM, fixed scales, sludge and pigging waste including basic radiation theory
4. Precautionary Principle; maintenance and well servicing activities that must include NORM monitoring using
the approved meters
5. Practical demonstration of which, when, how to use the NORM meters and their limitations
6. Controls to implement if NORM is identified to mitigate the risk, e.g. PPE, Hygiene, Plastic wrapping of
contaminated equipment
7. Disposal of NORM contaminated equipment and sludge to the Bahja NORM Yard
8. Relevant NORM documentation and Permit to Work
9. Reporting NORM results e.g. EDM or Production Station Spreadsheets
10. NORM monitoring video.
11. Collecting a representative sample of sludge
12. Stepping through specific activities e.g. tank cleaning (MSE.14), Well servicing (MSE.24), Pigging (MSE.15) and
Maintenance activities in production stations (EMC) or outside stations such as MSV’s and flowlines
(ODC)
Max. Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. delegates Max. delegates
One (1) hour Four (4) years One (1) Six (6)
English ONLY
Course
Code
PDO & Contractor Production Supervisors / Operators,
Naturally Occurring Maintenance Coordinators/Supervisors, Pigging contractor
supervisors, tank/separator cleaning contractor supervisors, Well
Radioactive Materials
NORMSR Service (Rig/Hoist) Managers/Drillers, EMC Contractor maintenance Compulsory
for Supervisors supervisors and ODC Contractor maintenance supervisors, NORM
Reassessment Yard and WTF Yard Supervisors, other supervisors working with
potential NORM contaminated equipment or material

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Additional Pre-requisites for NORMSR Assessment

Safety Footwear & Hard hat NORMS Coverall or working clothing
Eye protection & GP gloves Age 21 or over
NORMSR Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Can access and correctly interpret the NORM specification SP1170 Ver 4.0 and relevant Guidelines
e.g. MSE.24
2. State with accuracy PDO’s definition of NORM and the precautionary principle
3. Correctly identify what type of equipment and waste may be NORM Contaminated
4. Correctly explain the health and Environmental risks if NORM is not correctly disposed to Bahja
NORM Yard.
5. Correctly identify the approved NORM instruments, their limitations, frequency of calibration.
6. Demonstrate how to correctly complete the NORM calibration/repair Form in SP1170
7. Corrcetly state the essential PPE to wear if NORM is encountered
8. Correctly state how you maintain personal hygiene after working with NORM contaminated
equipment
9. Using a simulated radioactive source located in an actual or simulated workplace, conduct
monitoring effectively using the approved meters
10. Following the monitoring exercise in an actual or simulated work place, correctly locate, identify
and complete the appropriate NORM Forms.
11. Demonstrate how to seal open ends of contaminated equipment effectively and correctly.
12. Demonstrate correctly how to collect and label a representative sample of sludge for analysis and
complete the appropriate form correctly.
13. Demonstrate, during a simulated exercise, how to complete and update the relevant NORM
Databases.

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Appendix G – Level 3 HSE courses
Course Title:
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
(IOSHM) IOSH Managing Safely course

Course Aim:
To provide delegates with the knowledge and tools to tackle the health and safety issues they’re responsible for,
and why health and safety is such an essential part of their job.
Course Objectives
1. Provide Health and safety, and environmental basics for supervisors and managers.
2. Provide the essentials of hazard identification, risk assessment and controls.
3. Provide an introduction to investigating incidents and accidents.
Essential IOSHM Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Introducing Managing safely
2. The legal framework and HSE Management Systems
3. Assessing and controlling risks
4. Understanding your responsibilities
5. Identifying hazards
6. Investigating accidents and incidents
7. Measuring safety performance
8. Protecting our environment
Forty (40) hours Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)

Arabic and English
Course
Code
PDO staff who are starting their HSE professional
IOSH Managing Safely IOSHM career path, and whose professional Learning Recommended
Ladder includes this course.
Pre-requisites for IOSHM training
(ORT) HSE Orientation Safety OR HSE HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
Induction
Safety Footwear and Hard Hat, coverall or working clothing
Minimum of 2 years work experience with PDO JG 5 or higher
IOSHM Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
As determined by IOSH during examination and practical assessment.

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Course Title:
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health
(NEBCCS) NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction health & safety course

Course Aim:
Provide those who manage construction contractors, and Supervisors & Managers within the construction
industry, with the knowledge required for them to ensure that staff and activities under their control are working
safely.
Course Objectives
1. Provide delegates with the knowledge required to manage construction site and construction contractors
safely.
2. Enable delegates to demonstrate their understanding of the learning through assessed practical
application.
Essential NEBCCS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit IGC1
Element 1 - Foundations in health & safety
Element 2 - Policy
Element 3 - Organising for health & safety
Element 4 - Promoting a positive health & safety culture
Element 5 - Risk assessment
Element 6 - Principles of control
Element 7 - Monitoring, review and audit
Element 8 - Occupational incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting
Unit ICC1
Element 1 - Construction management
Element 2 - Construction site hazards and risk control
Element 3 - Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and risk control
Element 4 - Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
Element 5 - Work equipment – hazards and risk control
Element 6 - Electrical safety
Element 7 - Fire safety
Element 8 - Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
Element 9 - Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control
Element 10 -Working at height - hazards and risk control
Element 11 -Excavation work and confined spaces – hazards and risk control
Element 12 -Demolition and deconstruction - hazards and risk control
Unit ICC2
Practical application of health and safety principles within Units IGC1 and ICC1.

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Min. Course Duration Min. Delegates Max. delegates
One hundred and seven (107) tuition hours and Three (3) Twelve (16)
fifty eight (58) private study
English ONLY
NEBOSH Certificate in PDO and PDO contractor supervisory and
construction health & NEBCCS management staff who have construction site Recommended
safety responsibilities.
Pre-requisites for NEBCCS training
Safety Footwear & hard hat Eye protection & GP gloves Contract HSE Management
(ICC2) or working clothing
Coverall (ICC2) (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
PDO staff should assure themselves their English fluency is at least equivalent to IELTS band 6 before
applying to attend this course.
NEBCCS Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Units IGC1 and ICC1:
A 2 hour written examination for each of these units. (Minimum 45% to pass)
ICC2:
1. Carry out, unaided, a safety inspection of a construction workplace, identifying the more common
workplace hazards, deciding whether they are adequately controlled and, where necessary, suggesting
appropriate and cost-effective control measures.
2. Prepare a report, in the candidate’s own handwriting or word-processed, that persuasively urges
management to take appropriate action, explaining why such action is needed (including reference to
possible breaches of legislation) and identifying, with due consideration of reasonable practicability, the
control measures that should be implemented.
Candidates will normally be required to complete the ICC2 assessment within 14 days (before or after) sitting the
examinations for Units IGC1 and ICC1.

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Course Title:
(NEBEMC) Level 3 NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management course

Course Aim:
To provide Mangers and Supervisors with specific responsibility for Environmental Management to acquire a
sound professional foundation in the subject.
Course Objectives
Provide the necessary knowledge and understanding for delegates to implement effective environmental
management systems, ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of managing
environmental risk.
Essential NEBEMC Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit NEC1:
Element 1 - Foundations in environmental management
Element 2 - Environmental management systems
Element 3 - Environmental impact assessments 7 4
Element 4 - Control of emissions to air 2 4
Element 5 - Control of contamination of water resources 3 4
Element 6 - Control of waste and land use 4 5
Element 7 - Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency 3 5
Element 8 - Control of environmental noise 2 5
Element 9 - Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
Unit NEC2:
Workplace Environmental management practical application
Minimum Course Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Duration
Thirty seven (37) taught
hours + thirty three (33) Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)
private study hours
English
Course
Code
PDO and contractor Managers and Supervisors who
NEBOSH Level 3 have specific responsibility for managing environment
Certificate in issues as part of their day to day duties, and who have
NEBEMC Recommended
Environmental the course included in their professional development
Management Learning Ladder, or who seek such a professional
qualification.
Pre-requisites for NEBEMC training
PPE requirements for Unit (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
NEC2 HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
Safety Footwear Hard hat & GP gloves Coverall or working clothing
NEBEMC Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Unit NEC1 is assessed by one two (2) -hour written examination.
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 Each written examination consists of ten (10) ‘short-answer’ questions and one (1) ‘long-answer’
question.
 All questions are entry.
 Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
 Pass rate is set at 45% minimum.
Unit NEC2 is assessed by one three (3) -hour practical examination.
 This is held on a date set by the course provider and must be taken within 14 days of a written
examination.
 The practical examination is internally assessed by the course provider and externally moderated
by NEBOSH.
 Unit NEC2 is not normally offered independently of the taught elements.
 Students will normally be required to complete the NEC2 assessment within 14 days (before or after) of
sitting the examination for Unit NEC1.
 Course providers will set the date on which the completed practical application must be submitted to them
to ensure they are marked and the results submitted to NEBOSH within 21 days of the date of the written
examination.
 Completion of study for NEC1 is recommended in order to undertake the practical application unit (NEC2).

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Course Title:
(NEBEMD) Level 5 NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management course

Course Aim:
Provide the necessary knowledge and understanding for delegates to implement effective environmental
management systems, ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of managing
environmental risk.
Course Objectives
To provide high level knowledge and understanding of environmental management issues to existing qualified
safety professionals and managers who have responsibilities for the management of environmental matters
related to their organisation.
Unit ED1 Management of Environmental Risk
Element 1 – Principles of environmental risk management
Element 2 – Environmental risk evaluation
Element 3 – Control strategies for environmental risks
Element 4 – Monitoring, review and audit
Element 5 – Developments in environmental legislation
Element 6 – Environmental legislative framework and methods of enforcement
Element 7 – Public access to environmental information
Element 8 – Civil liability in relation to environmental pollution
Element 9 – Solid and liquid wastes
Element 10 – Gaseous and particulate releases to atmosphere
Element 11 - Water resources management
Element 12 – Control of environmental nuisance
Element 13 – Hazardous substances
Element 14 – Environmental implications of development and land use
Element 15 - Energy use and efficiency
Unit ED2 - Application of environmental risk theory and practice
Minimum Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
One hundred and sixty (160)

taught hours + thirty (30) Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)
private study hours
English ONLY
Course Title Course Target Population Type

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Code
PDO and PDO Contractor safety professional s and
NEBOSH
managers who have environmental management
Diploma in
NEBEMD responsibilities at work, and who require or seek to Recommended
Environmental
acquire a high level professional environmental
Management
management qualification.
Pre-requisites for NEBEMD training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
Safety Footwear & Hard hat Eye protection GP gloves
Coverall or working clothing IELTS 6 English level
Either NEBOSH Certificate, Diploma or NVQ OSH qualification at Level 3 or higher
NEBEMD Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Unit ED1 – is assessed by a single 3 hour examination in English.
Delegate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Unit ED2 – The workplace based project is assessed via the completion of an environmental audit pro-forma and
a written report of around 4,000 words. Projects are internally assessed by the course provider and externally
moderated by NEBOSH.

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Course Title:
National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health
(NEBHSA) NEBOSH Health & Safety at work qualification course

Course Aim:
To provide delegates with knowledge and understanding of the common hazards, basic principles and methods
of control associated with safeguarding the health and safety of people at work.
Course Objectives
1. To make delegates aware of the basic principles, legal duties and responsibilities associated with health and
safety at work.
2. To enable delegates to identify and understand the harm potential of common workplace hazards.
3. To enable delegates to carry out risk assessment, select and introduce appropriate hazard controls to reduce
risk
Essential NEBHSA Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit 1
Element 1 - The foundations of health and safety
Element 2 - The responsibility for health and safety.
Element 3 - Health and safety risk assessment and control.
Element 4 - Hazards and control associated with work equipment.
Element 5 - Transport safety.
Element 6 - Hazards and control associated with electricity.
Element 7 - Fire safety.
Element 8 - Hazards and control associated with manual handling and repetitive movement
Element 9 - Hazards and control associated with hazardous substances 2 4
Element 10 - Hazards and control associated with the working environment
Unit 2
Workplace based risk assessment
Min. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Eighteen (18) hours + Six (6)
Not Applicable Three (3) Twelve (12)
private study
English & Arabic
Course
Code
Level 2 NEBOSH PDO staff whose HSE Learning Ladder includes the
Award in Health & NEBAHS course as part of their structured professional Recommended
Safety development.

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Pre-requisites for NEBHSA training

(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Safety Footwear & Hard hat (Unit 2) Coverall or working clothing (Unit 2)
Induction
NEBHSA Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Unit HSW1 - The examination consists of forty questions (1 mark each) with one correct and three incorrect
responses available per question. The examination paper covers the whole unit syllabus with at least one question
per unit element and all questions are entry. Candidate scripts are scanned and marked electronically.
Unit HSW2 - is assessed by a one-hour practical assessment carried out in the candidate’s own workplace. This is
held on a date set by the accredited course provider and must be taken within 14 days of a multiple choice
examination. The practical assessment is internally assessed by the accredited course provider and externally
moderated by NEBOSH

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Course Title:
(NEBHSC) NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health course

Course Aim:
Provide delegates with the skills and know-how to fulfil their health & safety responsibilities in any country and in
any kind of organisation.
Course Objectives
Provide delegates with the core knowledge related to managing health & safety and controlling workplace
hazards so that they may apply the core skills they have learnt in any workplace, within any country to promote
safe working conditions and safe working behaviours.
Essential NEBHSC Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit IGC1 Management of International Health and Safety
Element 1 - Foundations in health & safety
Element 2 - Policy
Element 3 - Organising for health & safety
Element 4 - Promoting a positive health & safety culture
Element 5 - Risk assessment
Element 6 - Principles of control
Element 7 - Monitoring, review and audit
Element 8 - Occupational incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting
Unit IGC2 Control of international workplace hazards
Element 1 - Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control
Element 2 - Manual and mechanical handling – hazards and control
Element 3 - Working equipment hazards and Control
Element 4 - Electrical hazards and control
Element 5 - Fire hazards and control
Element 6 - Chemical and biological health hazards and control
Element 7 - Physical and psychological health hazards and control
Element - 8 Construction activities - hazards and control
Unit IGC3 International health and safety practical application
Practical hazard identification and risk assessment in the delegate’s workplace.
Minimum Course Duration Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Eighty (80) tuition hours plus forty nine (49)

Three (3) Sixteen (16)
private study hours

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English
PDO or Contractor staff who need this
HSE qualification as part of their
NEBOSH International Recommended
professional Learning Ladder, or who
Certificate in
NEBHSC seek such a qualification.
Occupational health and
All PDO Level 1 Approved HSE Trainers,
safety
Interior HSE Training Contractor Entry
Representatives
Pre-requisites for NEBHSC training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction Safety Footwear & HardCoverall or working clothing (IGC3)
hat (IGC3)
Delegates should assure themselves their English fluency is at least equivalent to IELTS band 6 before applying to
attend this course.
NEBHSC Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

Units IGC1 and IGC2 are each assessed by one two-hour written examination.
Each written examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. All questions
are entry.
Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Minimum pass rate is 45%.
Unit IGC3 is assessed by one two-hour practical examination. This is held on a date set by the course provider
and must be taken within 14 days of a written examination. The practical examination is internally assessed by
the course provider and externally moderated by NEBOSH.

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Course Title:
(NEBHSD) Level 6 NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health course
Course Aim:
To provide a high level, Internationally recognised professional HSE qualification for professional HSE trainers,
Managers and others, based on academic knowledge and understanding of safety and health matters, that can
lead to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH).
Course Objectives
To provide high level knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health issues to existing qualified
HSE training and safety professionals and managers who have high level responsibilities for the management of
safety and health matters related to their organisation .
Core Skills (Preparatory content)
Element 1 – Part 1: Communication skills
Element 2 – Part 2: Training skills
Unit IA: International Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Principles of health and safety management
Element 2 – Loss causation and incident investigation
Element 3 – Identifying hazards, assessing and evaluating risk
Element 4 – Risk control and emergency planning
Element 5 – Organisational factors
Element 6 – Human factors
Element 7 – Regulating health and safety
Element 8 – Measuring health and safety performance
Unit IB: International control of hazardous agents in the workplace
Element 1 – General aspects of occupational health and hygiene
Element 2 – Principles of toxicology and epidemiology
Element 3 – Chemical agents – evaluating risk
Element 4 – Hazardous substances – preventive and protective measures
Element 5 – Hazardous substances – monitoring and maintenance of control measures
Element 6 – Biological agents
Element 7 – Physical Agents 1 – noise and vibration
Element 8 – Physical Agents 2 – radiation and thermal environment
Element 9 – Psych-social agents
Element 10 – Ergonomic agents
Unit IC: International workplace and work equipment safety
Element 1 – General workplace issues
Element 2 – Principles of fire and explosion
Element 3 – Workplace fire risk assessment
Element 4 – The storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances
Element 5 – Work equipment
Element 6 – Machinery safety
Element 7 – Mechanical handling
Element 8 – Electrical safety

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Element 9 – Safety in construction and demolition

Element 10 – Environmental pollution and waste management
Unit ID: International application of health and safety theory and practice
Minimum Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Two hundred and forty one (241)

taught hours + two hundred and thirty Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)
four (234) private study hours
English ONLY
PDO and Contractor HSE professionals seeking,
or required by their professional Learning
Ladder, to acquire a high level professional HSE Recommended
NEBOSH Level 6
qualification as part of their professional
Diploma in
NEBHSD development.
Occupational Safety
PDO Approved Level 2 HSE Trainers,
and Health
Facilitators, Assessors, HSE Training Managers
Entry
and HSE Training Assessment Managers, who
do not hold an NVQ5 Diploma in OSH.
Pre-requisites for NEBHSD training
Contract HSE Management HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate or NVQ Level 3, in OSH, Construction Safety or Environmental Management

The preparatory content covers the core skills of communication and training that students will be need
to complete all four qualification units and is not assessed separately by NEBOSH. Assessment of
these core skills is incorporated across the syllabus as part of the written examinations (Units
IA, IB & IC) and the written assignment (Unit ID). Core Skills should be presented as introductory
content at the beginning of the program and internally assessed by the accredited centre in order to
determine whether the student is adequately prepared to progress to the qualification units.
Units IA-IC
Units IA, IB and IC are each assessed by one three-hour examination.
Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Minimum pass rate is 45%
Unit ID is assessed via a workplace-based written assignment of around 8,000 words. Assignments are
marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Minimum pass rate is 45%

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Course Title:
(NEBHW ) NEBOSH Certificate in Management of Health & Well-being at work course

Course Aim:
Provide delegates with the basic knowledge and understanding required of an Occupational Health clinician or
professional early in their OH career path, so they can carry out their OH role effectively within their organisation.
Course Objectives
Promote clarity and understanding of:
 The factors that may affect the physical and mental health of the work force,
 How the physical and mental health of the workforce may affect the workplace
 Recognition and management.
 Proactive Occupational Health activities to promote positive workplace health.
Essential NEBHW Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit 1
Element 1 - Introduction to workplace health
Element 2 - Effects of health on work
Element 3 - Effects of work on health
Element 4 - Management of attendance
Element 5 - Management of mental health at work
Element 6 - Management of people with musculoskeletal disorders
Element 7- Workplace health promotion
Element 8 - Workplace health support
Unit 2
Practical application of course syllabus in the workplace to produce a health review and report.
Min. Course Duration Max. re-certification interval Min. Delegates Max. delegates
Eighteen (18) hours + Six

Three (3) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
(6) private study
Arabic and English
Course
Code
NEBOSH Certificate PDO & PDO contractor Occupational
in Management of Health and clinical staff whose role
NEBHW Recommended
health and well includes the management of occupational
being at work health.
Pre-requisites for NEBHW training

(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction Coverall or working clothing, Hard hat (Unit 2)

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‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. All questions are entry. Candidate scripts are marked
by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Unit 2 is assessed by one three-hour practical assessment undertaken within the candidate’s own workplace, to
be taken within 14 days of the date of the Unit 1 written papers. The practical examination is internally assessed
by the accredited course provider and externally moderated by NEBOSH.

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Course Title:
(NEBTOGS) NEBOSH International Tech. Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety course
Course Aim:
Provide knowledge and specialist skills that enable professionals who work in the Oil and Gas and connected
industries to fulfill the health and safety responsibilities that need to be carried out.
Course Objectives
1. Develop delegate understanding of the oil and gas industry’s principal operational safety issues through
the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations.
2. Develop delegates to be able to identify the main hazards of, and suitable controls for, land and marine
transport in the oil and gas industries
Essential NEBTOGS Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Unit IOG1
Element 1 - Health, safety and environmental management in context
Element 2 - Hydrocarbon process safety I
Element 3 - Hydrocarbon process safety II
Element 4 - Fire protection and emergency response
Element 5 - Logistics and Transport Operations
Minimum Course Duration Min. Delegates Max. Delegates
Thirty four (34) tuition hours plus twenty (20) Three (3) Twelve (16)
private study hours
English ONLY
NEBOSH International PDO and PDO contractor staff who require or
Technical Certificate in seek an Internationally recognised
NEBTOGS Recommended
Oil & Gas Operational professional qualification associated with
Safety safety in the oil and gas industry.
Pre-requisites for NEBTOGS training
Underpinning knowledge of Oil and Gas safety issues or another NEBOSH qualification.
Delegates should assure themselves their English fluency is at least equivalent to IELTS band 6 before applying to
attend this course.
NEBTOGS Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

The IOG1 Unit is a taught unit assessed by one two-hour written examination. The written examination consists
of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. All questions are entry. Candidate scripts are
marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

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Course Title:
National Vocational Qualification
(NVQ3LDA) NVQ Level 3 Award in Learning & Development

Course Aim:
To confirm competence in role as a trainer/facilitator of learning and development in others.
Course Objectives
Provide the base knowledge, understanding and skills of facilitating learning for inexperienced trainers, those
who have training as part of their role and work-based assessors who coach others.
Essential NVQ3LDA Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Principles and practices of Learning and Development Unit
2. Facilitate learning and development in groups Unit
3. Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding Unit
None set Not Applicable
Arabic and English
New or inexperienced Level 1 HSE trainers; Entry
PDO and Contractor Supervisory staff who are
NVQ Level 3 required to carry out ‘core’ HSE assessments
Award in Learning & NVQ3LDA in the work-place, who coach others to learn
Development Recommended
and develop and who seek a practitioner
qualification as part of their professional
development.
As determined and controlled by the specific NVQ Awarding body .

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Course Title:
(NVQ3LDC) NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Learning & Development

Course Aim:
To confirm competence in role as a trainer/facilitator and to the standards required, to assure quality of training
delivery at Level 1.
Course Objectives
In addition to the units that make up the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and
Development, provide delegates with knowledge about learning needs analysis, working with both groups and
individuals, planning learning and development sessions and resources, assessing learners, providing information
and advice to learners and employers, supporting learners through the learning and development process and
engaging with employers.
Essential NVQ3LDC Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Identify individual learning & development needs
2. Facilitate learning & development in individuals
3. Engage learners in the learning & development process
4. Reflect on and improve own practice in learning & development
5. Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
None specified Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)
Arabic and English
NVQ Level 3
Certificate in Learning & NVQ3LDC All PDO Level 1 Approved HSE trainers Entry
Development
Pre-requisites for NVQ3LDC training
NVQ3LDA
NVQ3LDC Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
As determined and controlled by the specific NVQ Awarding body.
There are no formal examinations.
Observation evidence, by a nominated NVQ assessor, of the candidate’s practitioner skills being applied in the
candidate’s own workplace.
Documentary evidence portfolio (which may be in Arabic and translated to English) providing a totality of
evidence of skills application which is current, appropriate, relevant and sufficient to meet the requirements of
each Unit in the award, as determined by the nominated assessor.

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Course Title:
(NVQ3OSH) NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Safety & Health

Course Aim:
To provide an intermediate level, Internationally recognised professional HSE practitioner qualification based on
demonstrated workplace practice and achievement, rather than formal academic examination.
Course Objectives
To provide structured opportunities for those requiring professional HSE qualifications and development to
demonstrate their HSE knowledge, understanding and skills are at an intermediate professional level through
observed workplace practice and documented evidence of achievement.
Essential NVQ3OSH Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Mandatory Units:
Unit HSS1 – Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Unit HSS2 – Develop procedures to safely control work operations
Unit HSS3 – Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
Unit HSS4 – Promote a health and safety culture in the workplace
Unit HSS5 – Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace
Unit HSS6 – Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
Optional Units:
Unit HSS5 - Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
Unit HSS7 – Make sure your own actions within the workplace aim to protect the environment
Unit HSS8 – Review health and safety procedures in workplaces
Unit HSS9 – Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace
Course Duration Min. Delegates Max. delegates
No specified time limits Three (3) Sixteen (16)

Arabic and English
PDO Approved HSE Trainers who do not hold the
Entry
NEBOSH International Certificate in OSH.
NVQ Level 3
PDO and PDO contractor staff whose HSE
Occupational Safety & NVQ3OSH
Learning Ladder includes the course as part of Recommende
Health
their structured professional development, or d
who seek a formal HSE practitioner qualification.

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Pre-requisites for NVQ3OSH training

(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction (IOSHM) IOSH Managing Safely Eye protection & GP gloves
Coverall or working clothing, Safety Footwear Contract HSE Management In a HSE supporting role
& Hard hat
NVQ3OSH Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. There are no formal examinations.
2. Observation evidence, by a nominated NVQ assessor, of the candidate’s practitioner skills being applied in
the candidate’s own workplace.
3. Documentary evidence portfolio (which may be in Arabic and translated to English) providing a totality of
evidence of skills application which is current, appropriate, relevant and sufficient to meet the
requirements of each Unit in the award, as determined by the nominated assessor.

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Course Title:
(NVQ3VAA) NVQ Level 3 Vocational Assessor Award

Course Aim:
To assess a learning and development practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices
of assessment, and their performance in carrying out the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and
understanding.
Course Objectives
Preparing a delegate to specifically conduct vocational assessments, with particular reference to the ‘Core HSE
Assessment system in use by PDO.
Essential NVQ3VAA Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
Understanding the principles and practices of vocational assessment Unit
Element 1 – The principles and requirements of assessment
Element 2 – Different types of assessment method
Element 3 – How to plan assessment
Element 4 – How to involve learners and others in assessment
Element 5 – Quality assurance of assessment
Element 6 – How to manage information relating to assessment
Assess occupational competence in the work environment Unit
Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding Unit
Element 1 – The responsibilities of the organisation is assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Element 2 – Communication skills needed in assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Element 3 – Making assessment judgments
Element 4 – Recording assessment decisions and providing feedback
Element 5 – Action planning for future development
None specified Not applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)

Arabic and English
Training staff, required to conduct vocational
assessments, who do not hold a formal assessor Entry
NVQ Level 3
qualification.
Vocational Assessor NVQ3VAA
All workplace supervisors required to coach and
Award
assess the ‘Core’ HSE performance of others in Recommended
the workplace.
Pre-requisites for NVQ3VAA training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction GP gloves Safety Footwear & Hard hat
Coverall or working clothing HSELFS or HSELM - HSE Leadership for Supervisors/Managers
Eye protection


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Course Title:
(NVQ4LDD) NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Learning & Development

Course Aim:
To raise the knowledge understanding and skills of experienced trainers and facilitators so they may enhance
their professional value and contribution and assure training delivery quality.
Course Objectives
To provide delegates with knowledge and understanding of some higher level elements of Learning and
Development to maximise their effectiveness and flexibility as trainers and facilitators.
Essential NVQ4LDD Course components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
In addition to those units specified for the NVQ3LDA and NVQ3LDC (which all count as credits towards the
Diploma), units to be completed for the NVQ4LDD are:
 Work productively with colleagues and stakeholders
 Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility
 Set objectives and provide support for team members
 Developing collaborative relationships with other organisations
No time limit specified Not Applicable Three (3) Sixteen (16)

Arabic and English
Experienced Level 1 trainers/facilitators and
assessors, who are required to raise their
NVQ Level 4
professional Learning & Development
Diploma in Learning & NVQ4LDD Entry
qualifications in order to acquire Level 2 Approval,
Development
or HSE Training or HSE Training Assessment
Managers.
Pre-requisites for NVQ4LDD training
Safety Footwear & Hard hat NVQ3LDA NVQ3LDC
Eye protection & GP gloves Coverall or working clothing (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
NVQ4LDD Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
Course Title:
(NVQ4VAC) NVQ Level 4 Vocational Assessor Certificate course

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Course Aim:
To provide a professional qualification in assessment and quality assurance for those engaged in, or intended to
be in, these roles within their organisation.
Course Objectives
Develop and improve assessment and QA practitioners in role through:
1. Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
2. Internally assuring the quality of assessment
3. Planning, allocating and monitoring work in own area of responsibility
1. Performance criteria – what are they; components of; how they are used to measure performance.
2. Acceptable evidence types – Current, Authentic, Relevant, Sufficient.
3. Observation evidence.
4. Documentary evidence types – learner statements; witness evidence; oral and written questions;
assignments; projects; case studies; recognising prior learning.
5. Recording assessments and outcomes.
6. Planning, conducting and recording assessment verification.

Arabic and English
Course Course
Target Population Type
Title Code
PDO staff whose role includes quality assurance of
assessments and who do not hold a Level 4 Diploma in
Learning and Development;
NVQ Level 4 Entry
Vocational All HSE Training Assessment Managers in PDO Approved
NVQ4VAC Training Institutes who do not hold Level 4 Diploma in
Assessor
Certificate Learning and Development
PDO & Contractor supervisors and managers involved with
quality assurance of assessments conducted in the workplace; Recommended
PDO Approved HSE Training Managers
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction NVQ3VAA Safety shoes, hard hat, coverall/working clothing
Sector competence for topics or activities whose assessments are being quality assured.
Assessment criteria and methods as prescribed by the Awarding Body.
Course Title:
(NVQ5HSD) NVQ Level 5 Diploma in occupational health & safety

Course Aim:
To provide a high level, Internationally recognised professional HSE practitioner qualification based on

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demonstrated workplace practice and achievement, that can lead to Chartered Membership of the Institution of
Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH).
Course Objectives
To provide delegates with the opportunity to provide assessed and verifiable evidence of their practice in
applying some of the higher level elements of Occupational Safety & Health, in order to maximise their
effectiveness and flexibility as HSE trainers, facilitators, assessors or managers.
HSP1 comprising:
Unit H2 - Promote a positive health & safety culture
Unit H3 - Develop & implement the health & safety policy
Unit H4 - Develop & implement effective communication systems for H&S information
Unit H5 - Develop & maintain individual & organisational competence in H&S matters
Unit H6 - Identify & evaluate health & safety hazards
Unit H7 - Assess health & safety risks
Unit H8 - Determine & implement health & safety risk control measures
Unit H9 - Develop & & active monitoring systems for health & safety
Unit H10 -Develop & implement reactive monitoring systems for health & safety
Unit H11 -Develop & implement health & safety emergency response systems &
procedures
Unit H12 -Develop & implement health & safety review systems
Unit H13 -Develop & implement health & safety audit systems
HSP2 which requires additional Level 5 evidence in the same topic areas over Level 4.

English
Level 2 HSE Trainers, Facilitators & Assessors, HSE
NVQ Level 5
Training Managers & HSE Training Assessment
Diploma in Occupational NVQ5HSD Entry
Managers who do not hold a NEBOSH Diploma in
Health & Safety
OSH, wishing to be Approved by PDO.
Pre-requisites for NVQ5HSD training
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction Coverall or working Contract HSE Management
Safety Footwear & Hard hat clothing
Eye protection GP gloves
NEBOSH International Certificate or NVQ3OSH or NVQ4OSH
NVQ5HSD Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

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Course Title:
(TPB) Tripod Beta Practitioner

Course Aim:
Provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding of incident analysis, human behaviour, the Tripod
Beta approach and software so that they can, as Tripod Beta practitioners, establish underlying causes of
incidents and accidents and the systemic failures that need to be addressed to avoid recurrence.
Course Objectives
Promote a deeper understanding in delegates of human behaviour and the need to identify underlying causes at
management system level so that Tripod Beta software can be used by them as an effective tool to assist in the
investigation of incidents and accidents.
1. HSE Management Systems and elements within them
2. Risk Identification and Management
3. Continuous improvement loop
4. Incident investigation teams – planning, preparation and implementation
5. First stage evidence gathering and review.
6. Refining evidence gathering
7. Interview technique and recording evidence
8. Using the Tripod Beta software to enhance the investigation process
9. Using the Tripod Beta software to enhance the analytical process
10. Tripod Beta Analysis trees
11. Tripod Beta reports
Twenty four (24) taught Evidence required within 12 months

Three (3) Twelve (12)
hours for Practitioner certification
English ONLY
Course
Code
PDO/Contractor supervisory/management staff
Tripod Beta Practitioner TBP called to be a member of an incident or accident Entry
investigation team as a TBP Practitioner.
Pre-requisites for TBP training
Contract HSE Management Incident Investigation (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction
TBP Assessment performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Assessment criteria pre-set by Training Provider, plus
2. Stichting Tripod Foundation pre-defined criteria through:
3. Formal examination
4. Submission of incident investigations using the Tripod beta software, within 12 months of training.
Appendix C - Level 1 Defensive Driving Courses and Assessments

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Course Title:
(DD01) Defensive Driving, Light Vehicles, Blacktop Roads
Course Aim:
To promote SAFE driving behavior and eliminate the instances of motor vehicle crashes
Course Objectives
1. Promote and develop a positive attitude towards driving and other road users.
2. Consistently Display low risk driving techniques in Light Vehicles.
3. Reliably demonstrate the use of creating adequate space and time.
Essential DDO1 Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Driving environments – urban, rural, weather, road surfaces, traffic density & type.
2. Hearts and Minds (Attitude) – (e.g. human behaviours, emotional effects; )
3. Vehicle checks – why, what, how, when, where and by whom. Records.
4. Distractions - Mobile phone, audio, GPS, PDO radio, vehicle passengers, insecure loads, weather effects
5. Creating space / use of speed. – response elements; braking distances v speed, Recognizing Road Hazard
and risk. – Systematic all-round observation; observation zones; driving planning; effects of observation
and adjustments to plan (Observation and Anticipation)
6. Fatigue – causes and effects.
7. Seat Belts and seating position.
8. Driving Systems
Arabic or English
Course
Code
DD Light vehicles, PDO & all contractor personnel required to drive
DD01 Entry
blacktop roads light vehicles in the performance of their work.
Pre-requisites for DD01 Course
All delegates
Current, valid ROP issued light vehicle driving license 2 x Passport sized photos
Prescribed aids to vision Coverall or working clothing Safety Footwear
PDO HSE Passport (ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE
Induction
DD01 Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. During a 30 minute observed drive in a light vehicle in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate
the constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy, smooth use of
brakes / clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering technique –
push pull method for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no more than 3
assessed major faults.
2. Correctly explain verbally in a classroom syndicate environment, the effects of fatigue, the signs,
symptoms and root cause of fatigue, how medications and other drugs may affect drivers, and the action
to be taken with all of these with respect to SJM requirements.
3. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a light commercial
vehicle in city traffic under any conditions. Subject to conditions at the time of assessment, the Assessor
may ask questions of the driver regarding decisions made. Questions are to be directly related to the
situation at the time, with minimal distraction, and answers must be correct.
4. Continually display a positive attitude towards other road users.
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5. Correctly carry out a PDO pre-trip inspection of the vehicle.

6. Demonstrate all elements of Hearts and Minds whilst driving.
7. In a classroom syndicate environment, accurately explain the dangers of over speeding.
8. In a classroom syndicate environment, accurately explain the dangers of using a mobile phone while
driving.
9. In a classroom environment, accurately explain the three second rule and apply the rule effectively during
practical assessment in a light vehicle, whilst raveling urban roads.

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Course Title:
(DD02) Defensive Driving, Heavy Vehicles, Blacktop Roads
Course Aim:
To enhance the existing skills of a driver to operate a heavy rigid or articulated heavy vehicle and to promote
Crash-Free Driving.
Course Objectives
2. Consistently Display low risk driving techniques in Heavy articulated and rigid chassis vehicles.
Essential DD02 Syllabus components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
5. Creating space / use of speed. – response elements; braking distances v speed,
6. Recognizing Road Hazard and risk. – Systematic all-round observation; observation zones; driving
planning; effects of observation and adjustments to plan (Observation and Anticipation)
9. Driving Systems
Arabic, English, Hindi
Course
Code
DD Heavy vehicles, PDO & all contractor personnel required to drive
DD02 Entry
blacktop roads heavy vehicles in the performance of their work.
Pre-requisites for DD02Course
Non-supervisory staff All delegates
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction 2 x Passport sized photos
Safety Footwear & Hard hat, Coverall or working Prescribed aids to vision
clothing
Current, valid ROP issued heavy vehicle driving license PDO HSE Passport
1. During a 30 minute observed drive in a heavy vehicle in a city or large town based urban area,
demonstrate the constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy,
smooth use of brakes / clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering
technique – push pull method for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no
more than 3 assessed major faults.
2. Correctly explain verbally in a classroom syndicate environment, the effects of fatigue, the signs,
symptoms and root cause of fatigue, how medications and other drugs may affect drivers, and the action
to be taken with all of these with respect to SJM requirements.
3. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a heavy commercial
vehicle in city traffic under any conditions.
5. Correctly carry out a PDO pre trip inspection of the vehicle.
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driving.
9. Accurately explain the three second rule and apply the rule effectively during practical assessment in a
heavy vehicle, whilst travelling urban roads.

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Course Title:
(DD03) Defensive Driving, Graded Roads
Course Aim:
To enhance the existing skills of a driver to operate a vehicle over graded roads and to promote Crash-Free
Driving.
Course Objectives
1. Consistently Display low risk driving techniques in Light or Heavy Vehicles on a graded road.
1. Dust Code, Rollover, Windrows and safety lanes.
2. Graded Road Hazards and vehicle handling characteristics.
3. Vehicle checks/Pre trip inspection.
4. Recognizing Road Hazard and risk. (Observation and Anticipation)
5. Driver Attitude. (Hearts and Minds)
6. Seat belts.
7. Fatigue.
8. Driving Systems.
Arabic , English, Hindi
Course
Code
All PDO & contractor personnel required to drive any
DD Graded roads DD03 vehicle type on graded roads in the performance of Entry
their work.
All delegates
(ORT) HSE Orientation Current, valid ROP issued light/heavy driving license Prescribed aids to vision
OR HSE Induction (DD01 or DD02) current , valid permit PDO HSE Passport
Non-Omani DD04 or DD05 permit holders must provide the vehicle type they are licensed to drive.

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1. During a 30 minute observed drive in a light or heavy vehicle on an approved graded road, demonstrate the
constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy, smooth use of brakes /
clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering technique – push pull
method for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no more than 3 assessed
major faults.
2. Explain Graded Road Hazards and vehicle handling characteristics in a classroom syndicate environment, and
apply the principles correctly during an on-road assessed drive.
3. Correctly explain verbally in a classroom syndicate environment, the effects of fatigue, the signs, symptoms
and root cause of fatigue, how medications and other drugs may affect drivers, and the action to be taken
with all of these with respect to SJM requirements.
4. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst using a light or heavy commercial
vehicle on an approved graded road.
9. In a classroom syndicate environment, accurately explain the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving.
10. Demonstrate effective space management, adhering to the conditions present, during an assessed drive on
an approved graded road, at all times complying with the requirements of SP 2000.

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Course Title:
(DD04) Defensive Driving, Bulk Tankers, Light & Heavy course
Course Aim:
Course Objectives
2. Consistently Display low risk driving techniques in Bulk Tankers.
5. Creating space / use of speed. – response elements; braking distances v speed,
6. Recognizing Road Hazard and risk. – Systematic all-round observation; observation zones; driving
planning; effects of observation and adjustments to plan (Observation and Anticipation)
7. Vehicle dynamics in relation to tankers.
9. Driving Systems
Four (4) hours Three (3) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Course
Code
All PDO & Contactor drivers required to drive tanker
DD Bulk Tankers,
DD04 vehicles on blacktop or graded roads in Oman in the Entry
Light & Heavy
performance of their work.
All delegates
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Induction 2 x Passport sized photos
Current, valid ROP issued vehicle driving license Coverall or working clothing and Safety Footwear
Prescribed aids to vision PDO HSE Passport
Current, valid DD permit of appropriate type.

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4. In a classroom syndicate environment, correctly explain the characteristics of a bulk tanker when full or part
full.
6. During a 30 minute observed drive in a heavy vehicle in a city, large town based urban area, or in-field
environment, demonstrate the constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger
sympathy, smooth use of brakes / clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road /
weather, steering technique – push pull method for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt,
that produces no more than 3 assessed major faults.
7. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a heavy vehicle in city
traffic under any conditions.
10. Demonstrate effective space management during practical assessment in a heavy vehicle, whilst travelling
on various road types.

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Course Title:
(DD05) Defensive Driving, Buses, Light & Heavy Course
Course Aim:
To enhance the existing skills of a driver to operate a light or heavy bus.
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate low risk driving techniques in driving a Bus.
2. Display a positive attitude towards driving and other road users.
3. Demonstrate the use of creating space and time.
7. Driving Systems
Course
Code
PDO & all contractor personnel required to drive
DD Light & Heavy
DD05 light or heavy bus vehicles in the performance of Entry
Buses
their work.
Non-supervisory staff Supervisory staff All delegates
(ORT) HSE Orientation OR HSE Safety footwear, Coverall or working clothing 2 x Passport sized photos
Induction
Age over 25 years Prescribed aids to vision PDO HSE Passport
Current, valid ROP issued driving license for vehicle being driven, either light (held for minimum 8 years and
endorsed for bus driving) or heavy (held for at least 4 years and endorsed for bus driving).
(AHAF) AHA Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED

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3. In a classroom syndicate environment, explain the dangers of driving in adverse conditions, the correct
action to be taken, and apply these principles correctly during a practical assessment.
practical assessment in a light vehicle, whilst travelling urban roads. During a 30 minute observed drive in a
light or heavy bus in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate the constant use of low risk driving
techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy, smooth use of brakes / clutch / accelerator, adjust
speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering technique – push pull method for high speed or
hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no more than 3 assessed major faults.
5. Correctly explain the handling characteristics of buses, and demonstrate the sympathetic control of these
during an assessed drive.
7. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a light commercial vehicle
in city traffic under any conditions. Subject to conditions at the time of assessment, the Assessor may ask
questions of the driver regarding decisions made. Questions are to be directly related to the situation at the
time, with minimal distraction, and answers must be correct.
8. Demonstrate consideration for passenger safety and comfort.

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Course Title:
(DD06) Defensive Driving, Recertification
Course Aim:
Course Objectives
5. Creating space / use of speed. – Response elements; braking distances v speed, Recognizing Road Hazard
8. Driving Systems
Five and a half (5 ½ ) hours Four (4) years three (3) Twelve (12)
Course
Code
All PDO & Contractor staff holding DD permits of any
DD permit
DD06 kind, required to drive in performance of their work Entry
recertification
or services.
Pre-requisites for DD06 Recertification
Safety Footwear Current, valid ROP issued light vehicle driving 2 x Passport sized photos
Coverall or working clothing license
Current, valid DD permit of appropriate type Prescribed aids to vision
DD05 permit holders current AHA Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED certificate PDO HSE Passport

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During a 30 minute observed drive in a light or heavy bus in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate
the constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy, smooth use of brakes /
clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering technique – push pull method
for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no more than 3 assessed major faults.
Correctly explain verbally in a classroom syndicate environment, the effects of fatigue, the signs, symptoms and
root cause of fatigue, how medications and other drugs may affect drivers, and the action to be taken with all of
these with respect to SJM requirements.
Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a light commercial vehicle in city
traffic under any conditions. Subject to conditions at the time of assessment, the Assessor may ask questions of
the driver regarding decisions made. Questions are to be directly related to the situation at the time, with minimal
distraction, and answers must be correct.
Continually display a positive attitude towards other road users.
Correctly carry out a PDO pre trip inspection of the vehicle.
Demonstrate all elements of Hearts and Minds whilst driving.
In a classroom syndicate environment, accurately explain the dangers of over speeding.
In a classroom syndicate environment, accurately explain the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving.
In a classroom environment, accurately explain the three second rule and apply the rule effectively during practical
assessment in a light vehicle, whilst raveling urban roads.
See flow- chart on the next page for rules on maximising validity periods

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Course Title:

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(DD07) Defensive Driving, PDO staff families, blacktop roads

Course Aim:
Course Objectives
2. Consistently display low risk driving techniques in Light Vehicles.
5. Creating space / use of speed. – response elements; braking distances v speed, Recognizing Road Hazard and
risk. – Systematic all-round observation; observation zones; driving planning; effects of observation and
adjustments to plan (Observation and Anticipation)
8. Driving Systems
Four (4) hours None Applicable Three (3) Twelve (12)

Arabic or English
Course
Code
DD PDO staff PDO staff family members holding recognised ROP
DD07 Recommended
spouses driving licenses.
Family member of PDO employee 2 x Passport sized photos
Sturdy, flat heeled closed footwear Valid ID or residency card issued by ROP.
Prescribed spectacles or contact lenses Current, valid ROP issued light vehicle driving license
Physically and medically fit

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1. During a 30 minute observed drive in a light vehicle in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate
the constant use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and passenger sympathy, smooth use of
brakes / clutch / accelerator, adjust speed for conditions of traffic / road / weather, steering technique –
push pull method for high speed or hand over hand for low speed; seat belt, that produces no more than 3
assessed major faults.
3. Demonstrate effective use of Observation and Anticipation skills whilst operating a light commercial
vehicle in city traffic under any conditions. Subject to conditions at the time of assessment, the Assessor
may ask questions of the driver regarding decisions made. Questions are to be directly related to the
situation at the time, with minimal distraction, and answers must be correct.
driving.
practical assessment in a light vehicle, whilst raveling urban roads.

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Course Title:
(DD08) Defensive Driving, Ambulance Drivers
Course Aim:
Course Objectives
8. Driving Systems
Forty (40) hours One (1) year Three (3) Twelve (12)
English (however an Arabic Version will be produced later on)
Course
Code
DD Ambulance PDO and contractor staff required to drive
DD08 Entry
vehicle drivers ambulance vehicles as part of their work or services.
Aged over 25 years Current, valid ROP issued light vehicle driving license Prescribed aids to vision
(AHAF) AHA Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED PDO HSE Passport
Minimum of 5 years driving experience

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1. Identify and explain the law regarding emergency vehicles, their use of lights and sirens, negotiating
controlled and uncontrolled intersections, lane selection and the use of communication devices.
2. Explain correctly in writing the characteristics of ambulance vehicles within PDO including seating
arrangements for all vehicle occupants and types of vehicle use, emergencies and patient transfers.
3. During a 30 minute assessed drive in a light vehicle in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate
during a commentary drive, constant effective use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and
patient sympathy, smooth use of foot operated controls, appropriate speed for road environment
conditions, appropriate steering control and use of seat belt, that produces no more than 3 assessed
major faults.
4. During assessed drives, consistently demonstrate the effective use of Hearts and Minds in your driving by
staying within the law relating to ambulance vehicles, being consistently courteous to other road users,
controlling the use of seat belts and driving to prevailing conditions.
5. During an on road driving assessment consistently demonstrate your use of the system of vehicle control
to take, use, and give information, react systematically and flexibly to adjust road position, speed, gears
and acceleration in order to safely negotiate a variety of hazards.
6. During an assessed drive, continually demonstrate a positive attitude towards other road users by giving
and accepting (assertive) rights of way, as appropriate, at all types of intersections, roundabouts, changing
lanes and merging, using indicators as appropriate, and without aggressive driving behaviour at any time.
7. Demonstrate effective use of observation and anticipation skills whilst conducting a commentary drive in a
PDO ambulance in city traffic under any conditions.
8. During an assessed drive in a PDO ambulance, correctly answer questions about driving decisions made
related to 360˚ observation, hazard identification, prioritizing hazards, managing risks, and the system of
vehicle control.
9. Demonstrate effective commentary driving that reflects driver patience, the system of vehicle control, and
actions being taken during a 30 minute drive under any conditions.
10. During assessed drives, demonstrate a consistent consideration for patient care and comfort, by adjusting
the vehicle use to suit road and terrain conditions, and stopping safely if requested to by attendants.

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Course Title:
(DD09) Defensive Driving ,Fire-tender & Emergency Response Vehicle

Driver
Course Aim:
To equip the participants with the knowledge and skill to drive an Emergency Response and Fire appliance safely
Course Objectives
2. Demonstrate high quality emergency driving skills.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the vehicle’s handling characteristics.
5. Creating space / use of speed. – Response elements; braking distances v speed, Recognizing Road Hazard
and risk. – Systematic all-round observation (Observation and Anticipation)
8. Commentary driving technique.
9. Driving Systems and vehicle control
10. Emergency response driving techniques.
11. Skid control
12. Positioning and cornering
Forty (40) hours One (1) year Three (3) Twelve (12)
Arabic , English, Hindi
Course
Code
DD Fire & Rescue PDO or contractor staff required to drive fire &
Service Emergency DD09 rescue service vehicles to emergency responses, as Entry
Vehicle Driver part of their work.
Additional Pre-requisites for DD09 Course
All delegates
(AHAF or AHAR) AHA Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED & current, valid certificate 2 x Passport sized photos
2 years PDO Fire & Rescue Service driving experience Safety Footwear
Current, valid DD01, DD02 or DD05 permit, endorsed for DD03 Coverall or working clothing
Current, valid ROP issued appropriate driving license PDO HSE Passport

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1. Identify and explain the law regarding emergency vehicles, their use of lights and sirens, negotiating
controlled and uncontrolled intersections, lane selection and the use of communication devices.
2. Explain correctly in writing the characteristics of fire and rescue response vehicles within PDO including
seating arrangements for all vehicle occupants, types of vehicle use, and emergency responses.
3. During a 30 minute assessed drive in a light vehicle in a city or large town based urban area, demonstrate
during a commentary drive, constant effective use of low risk driving techniques including vehicle and
patient sympathy, smooth use of foot operated controls, appropriate speed for road environment
conditions, appropriate steering control and use of seat belt, that produces no more than 3 assessed major
faults.
4. During assessed drives, consistently demonstrate the effective use of Hearts and Minds in your driving by
staying within the law relating to fire and rescue service vehicles, being consistently courteous to other
road users, controlling the use of seat belts and driving to prevailing conditions.
5. During an on road driving assessment consistently demonstrate your use of the system of vehicle control
to take, use, and give information, react systematically and flexibly to adjust road position, speed, gears
and acceleration in order to safely negotiate a variety of hazards.
6. During an assessed drive, continually demonstrate a positive attitude towards other road users by giving
and accepting (assertive) rights of way, as appropriate, at all types of intersections, roundabouts, changing
lanes and merging, using indicators as appropriate, and without aggressive driving behaviour at any time.
7. Demonstrate effective use of observation and anticipation skills whilst conducting a commentary drive in a
PDO fire and rescue service vehicle in city traffic under any conditions.
8. During an assessed drive in a PDO fire and rescue service vehicle, correctly answer questions about driving
decisions made related to 360˚ observation, hazard identification, prioritizing hazards, managing risks, and
the system of vehicle control.
9. Demonstrate effective commentary driving that reflects driver patience, the system of vehicle control, and
actions being taken during a 30 minute drive under any conditions.
10. During assessed drives, demonstrate high quality emergency vehicle driving techniques with consistent
consideration for vehicle crew care and comfort, by adjusting the vehicle use to suit road and terrain
conditions, and stopping safely if requested to by the crew commander.

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Course Title:
(SJM) Safe Journey Manager Course
Course Aim:
To provide delegates with the knowledge of the Safe Journey Management system and its components, so they
are able to effectively fulfill the role of a Safe Journey Manager.
Course Objectives
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of all persons involved in the process.
2. Explain the correct emergency procedures.
3. Describe the components a of a journey plan.
Essential SJM Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Definition of SJM
2. Responsibilities of : Authorizing person - Journey Manager - Driver
3. Driver - Emergency Procedures: Incident or Crash – Breakdown - Overdue / Lost Man
4. Weather
5. Journey Plans
6. Convoy procedures
7. Vehicle checklist
8. Multi-destination journeys
Max. Duration Max. reassessment interval
Eight (8) hours Two (2) years Three (3) Twelve (12)
Course
Code
PDO and Contractor first line supervisors and/or managers
Safe Journey
SJM responsible for the operational management of driving activities, Entry
Manager
and Contractor HSE Advisers.
Pre-requisites for SJM Course
(DD01) defensive driving, light vehicles, blacktop roads Age 25 or over
Current, valid DD01 permit Current, valid ROP issued ID or residency card
PDO HSE Passport 2 x passport size photos
Valid SLS /SLM, (in-date), or
HSE Leadership for Frontline Supervisors HSELFS

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SJM Assessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)

1. Correctly define Safe Journey Management
2. Correctly define which journeys require a formal Safe Journey Management Plan.
3. Detail the responsibilities of all parties involved in the Safe Journey Management system.
4. Explain correctly the emergency procedures associated with Safe Journey Management.
5. List all of the checks that need to be made in a PDO vehicle safety check, and the responsibilities of the
SJM in relation to them.
6. Correctly explain the different components of a Safe Journey Plan.
7. Correctly describe convoy procedures in PDO, and list the exemptions.
8. Explain multi-destination procedures correctly.
9. Describe how weather conditions may affect a journey, and what actions a SJM would take in becoming
aware of changing conditions.

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Assessment Title:
(SJMR) Safe Journey Manager scheduled Reassessment
Assessment Aim:
To confirm, using a computer based assessment, delegates have retained the required knowledge of the Safe
Journey Management system and its components, so they may continue to effectively fulfill the role of a Safe
Journey Manager.
Course Objectives
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of all persons involved in the process.
2. Explain the correct emergency procedures.
3. Describe the components a of a journey plan.
Essential SJM Assessment components (MUST HAVE topic areas)
1. Definition of SJM
2. Responsibilities of : Authorizing person - Journey Manager - Driver
3. Driver - Emergency Procedures: Incident or Crash – Breakdown - Overdue / Lost Man
4. Weather
5. Journey Plans
6. Convoy procedures
7. Vehicle checklist
8. Multi-destination journeys
Max. Duration Max. reassessment interval
One (1) hour Three (3) years three (3) Limited by PC access only
Course
Code
Safe Journey PDO and Contractor first line supervisors and/or managers
Manager SJMR responsible for the operational management of driving activities, Entry
Reassessment and Contractor HSE Advisers.
Pre-requisites for SJMR Reassessment
Attended SJM or SJMR within previous 3 years. Current, valid ROP driving license
PDO HSE Passport 2 x passport size photos
SJMR Reassessment Performance criteria (MUST be able to do)
1. Correctly define Safe Journey Management
2. Correctly define which journeys require a formal Safe Journey Management Plan.
3. Detail the responsibilities of all parties involved in the Safe Journey Management system.
4. Explain correctly the emergency procedures associated with Safe Journey Management.
5. List all of the checks that need to be made in a PDO vehicle safety check, and the responsibilities of the
SJM in relation to them.
6. Correctly explain the different components of a Safe Journey Plan.
7. Correctly describe convoy procedures in PDO, and list the exemptions.
8. Explain multi-destination procedures correctly.
9. Describe how weather conditions may affect a journey, and what actions a SJM would take in becoming
aware of changing conditions.

Appendix E –HSE Training Requirements Matrix
E- ENTRY
C – Compulsory - Shall be attended before being deployed to carry out designated role i.e. immediately,
M – Mandatory – Shall be attended within a maximum of 2 months of being given the designated role
R – Recommended - Highly desirable event for a target population

= Learning Ladder
Level 1 (HSE) Course selection table
Reassessment at (n)
Course Title years,
Actual on (Course Code)

Course training
Target Population Type Pre-requisites for attendance
Codes Delivery Time at reference
Languages (hours)
Page (n),
available
takes (n) hours
ORT HSE
Orientation Newly Hired, seconded or transferred
Core staff into Company and Newly hire Entry 16 Hours Not Applicable NONE
HSE LL Arabic, Contractor Personnel
Course English, Hindi
H2S H2S Staying All Company Personnel and Contractor Entry 8 hours (3 years) All delegates:, HSE Orientation or HSE Induction
alive in a H2S Personnel who may need to enter
Core Environment Company facilities (including well Sites) (H2SR)
HSE LL classified as Sour as part of their work.
Course A, E, H (SP1157 Pg 15 ) (1 PPE: Safety footwear; hard hat; coverall or working clothing
hour)
Documents & others:
Current, valid HSE passport and 2 Passport Photos

Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP
ORT or HSE Induction, H2S,
PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection, coverall
Documents & others:

Self Contained (3 years)
Breathing Current, valid HSE passport
Company and Contractor Personnel who
Apparatus & (SCBAR)
are required to use SCBA for gas testing
SCBA confined space C 8 Hours 2 passport sized photos
or other operational activities, or in
rescue. (SP1157 Pg 19)
operational emergencies. Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP
A,E,H (2 hours)
NO claustrophobic tendency
Preferable - No facial hair (sideburns, beard,)
AHA ORT or HSE Induction

Heartsaver 1st
PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, coveralls or working clothing.
Aid, CPR & (2 years)
Company and Contractor professional
AED
drivers, Company and Contract Staff who Documents & others:
AHAF Foundation C 14 hours (AHAR)
are to be certified AHA Heartsaver fir
Course Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
response first aiders (SP1157 Pg 22)
residency card issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit
Arabic or
English IELTS Certificate to Band 5 English Language
Level 1 (HSE) Course selection table

Reassessment at
Course Title (n) years,

Course training
Languages (hours)
Page (n),
available
takes (n) hours
All delegates: ORT or HSE Induction
Chemical (3 years)
PPE: Safety footwear; hard hat; GP gloves; coverall or working
Hazard Dealing Non-supervisory Company & Contractor clothing
(CHAR)
With the Risks drivers & operational staff who are
CHA C 4 hours
Course required to handle or transport hazardous Documents & others:
(SP1157 Pg 53 )
chemicals as part of their work.
A, E, H Current, valid HSE passport
(1 hour)
ORT or HSE Induction
Environmental PPE: Working clothing

management
Operations, drilling, well services and
EA Course R 8 hours Documents & others:
Project team staff.
NONE
English Only Current, valid HSE passport
FW Fire Warden Company & Contractor staff who are C 5 hours NONE ORT or HSE Induction, H2S if interior based
Course designated to carry out the role of a fire
warden. PPE: Working clothing
A, E, H
Documents & others:
Current, valid HSE passport
Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction
Supervisory staff:, ORT, HSELFS/HSELM,

Conducting
PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection
Health Risk
NONE
Assessment Industrial Hygienists, HSE Advisors, PTW 12
HRA R Documents & others:
Course Signatories, Permit Applicants hours
Current, valid HSE passport
English Only
Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction

Working with
NORM PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection, coverall
Naturally Company and Contractor Personnel who
Occurring will perform maintenance or servicing Documents & others:
NORMA Radioactive activities on equipment that has C 4 Hours NONE
Material conveyed of stored production fluids (oil, Current, valid HSE passport
Awareness water, gas).
A,E,H
Medically & physically fit,
Level 2 HSE Courses and Assessments

Reassessment at

Course training
Languages (hours)
Page (n),
available
takes (n) hours
All Staff ORT/ORTS or HSE Induction , H2S, & (SCBA: For gas
3 years) testing in Confined spaces)
Authorised (AGTR) PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, coverall or working clothing, eye
Company and Contractor Personnel (16
AGT Gas Tester C protection, GP gloves
designated as Authorised Gas Testers hours)
English Only (SP1157 Pg 62)
Documents & others: IELTS Level 6, Current, valid HSE passport;
(2 hours) 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP;
Current 3 months concession area work, Medically & physically fit;
All candidates: ORT/ORTS or HSE Induction , C M & Performance

MANDATORY for Company HSE Team Assessment IELTS 6
Leads and Contractor HSE Advisors
HSE Incident
PPE: Not required.
Investigation RECOMMENDED for Contract Owners,
HII Course M 16 hours NONE
Contract Holders and Contractor Documents & others:
Managers who may be required as part
English Only Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
of their role to lead incident
investigations residency card issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit, Age 21 or
over
PSRI Process Company staff in HSE Critical Positions R 16 Hours (4 years) Non Supervisory Staff: ORT or HSE Induction, H2S,
Safety identified in Operations HSE Cases;
operations and engineering technical PSOR Supervisory staff: ORTS or HSE Induction, H2S,
Risk authorities; members of AI-PS teams (AI-
Assessment PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection, coverall, Gloves
PS working group, AI-PS asset meetings,
English AIPSALT).
Documents & others:
ONLY
Current, valid HSE passport Current, valid ID or residency card
issued by ROP 3 Months Company work experience, Medically &
physically fit
Letter from Company Supervisor (named) confirming delegates

English Level is equivalent to IELTS Band 4.
All delegates: ORTS or HSE Induction, HSELFS/HSELM or Valid

SLS/SLM
Permit to
(3 years) PPE: coverall or working clothing
Work Holders
Course Company and Contractor Personnel who
(PTWHR) Documents & others:
will directly supervise a work party (e.g.
PTWH C 16 hours
first-line supervisor, leading hand, Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
(SP1157 Pg 70)
charge hand or technician etc) residency card issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit; Aged 21
ENGLISH or above. NB: For Company Contractor delegates, letter from
(3 hour)
ONLY Company Supervisor (named) confirming delegate’s English
fluency level => IELTS Band 4. Company delegates must self-
affirm. (see SP 1157 Page 68)
Permit to All delegates: ORTS or HSE Induction, HSELFS/HSELM or Valid

Work (3 years) SLS/SLM
Signatories Company and Contractor Personnel who PPE: coverall or working clothing
Course (PTWSR)
will fulfil a role within the Permit to Work
PTWS C 16 hours Documents & others: Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos;
System as a permit applicant, area
(SP1157 Pg 74) Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP; Medically &
authority or responsible supervisor
physically fit; Aged 21 or above. NB: For Company Contractor
ENGLISH (1 hour) delegates, letter from Company Supervisor (named) confirming
ONLY delegate’s English fluency level => IELTS Band 5. Company
delegates must self-affirm. (see SP 1157 Page 72)
PTWA Permit to Company and Contractor Personnel who C 16 hours (3 years) All delegates: ORTS or HSE Induction, HSELFS/HSELM or Valid
Work Auditor may fill a role within the permit to work SLS/SLM
audit team as a nominated auditor. (PTWAR)
Minimum 2 years as licensed PTW signatory
(SP1157 Pg 77)
ENGLISH PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, coverall or working clothing
ONLY (3 hour)
Documents & others:
Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or

residency card issued by ROP;
NB: For Company Contractor delegates, letter from Company
Supervisor (named) confirming delegate’s English fluency level =>
IELTS Band 6.
Company delegates must self-affirm. (see Page 76)
All delegates: Orientation ORTS or HSE Induction
HSE (4 years) PPE; Coverall or working clothing.

Leadership All Company & Contractor staff whose
(HSELFR ) Documents & others:
HSELFS for frontline role involves the supervision of work
C 40 hours
Core supervisors done by employees and not other Current, valid HSE passport; Current, valid ID or residency card
(SP1157 Pg 79)
supervision or management. issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit; Meets the definition of
A, E (8 hours) Manager (see SP 1157, Page 9, Course delegate categories)
HSE (4 years) All delegates: Orientation ORTS or HSE Induction

Leadership
for Non PPE; Coverall or working clothing.
All Company & Contractor staff whose (HSELMR )
HSELM frontline
C 40 hours
Core supervisors role involves the supervision of work Documents & others: Current, valid HSE passport; Current, valid
(SP1157 Pg 81) ID or residency card issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit;
and done by other supervision or
managers A, management. Meets the definition of Manager (see SP 1157, Page 9, Course
E (8 hours) delegate categories)
All delegates: Orientation ORTS or HSE Induction
(4 years) PPE; Coverall or working clothing.

HSE
Leadership (HSELMR ) Documents & others:
HSELP Only PDO supervisory staff based on the
for PDO C 32 hours
DOC coast who will not visit the interior Current, valid HSE passport; Current, valid ID or residency card
Coastal (SP1157 Pg 81)
Management issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit; Meets the definition of
(8 hours) Manager (see SP 1157, Page 9, Course delegate categories)
SLE Safety Company and Contractor Executives and C 8 hours (4 years) All delegates:
Core Leadership deputies having full executive authority.
HSE LL for Executives (SLR) PPE: Normal working clothing
Documents & others:
(SP1157 Pg 80)
ENGLISH
Course Current, valid HSE passport; Current, valid ID or residency card
ONLY issued by ROP; Medically & physically fit; Meets the definition of
(1 hours)
Executive (see SP 1157, Page 9, Course delegate categories)
All delegates : ORTS or HSE Induction, HSELFS/HSELM
Chemical Company & Contractor supervisors who PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection
Handling for are responsible for operations or
CHAS Supervisors processes involving chemicals Entry 8 hours None Documents & others: Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos;
Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP; Medically &
A, E, H physically fit; Aged 21 or above
Company & Contractor Production Supervisory staff: ORTS or HSE Induction, HSELFS/HSELM
Supervisors / Operators, Maintenance
PPE: Safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection, coverall, Gloves
Coordinators / Supervisors, Pigging
Contractor supervisors, tank/separator Documents & others:
Normally
cleaning Contractor supervisors, Well
Occurring (4 years) Current, valid HSE passport
Service (Rig / Hoist) Managers/Drillers,
Radioactive
EMC Contractor maintenance supervisors Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP
NORMS Material C (5 Hours) NORMSR
and ODC Contractor maintenance
Management
supervisors, NORM Yard and WTF Yard Age 21 or over
SP1157 Page 89
ENGLISH Supervisors, other supervisors working
with potential NORM contaminated
equipment or material All for Company Contractor delegates, letter from Contractor Company
(named) confirming delegates English Level is equivalent to IELTS Band
4.
Defensive Driving HSE Course selection Table
Reassessment at (n)
Course Title years,

Course training
Languages (hours)
Page (n)
available
takes (n) hours

Defensive (3 years) PPE: No sandals (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear;
Driving, Light coveralls or working clothing allowed.
Vehicles, Company & all Contractor Personnel (DD06)
DD01 Blacktop required to drive light vehicles in the C 16 hours Documents & others:
Roads. performance of their work. (SP1157 Pg 129)
Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
(5 ½ hours) residency card issued by ROP; Current, valid ROP issued light
A, E
vehicle driving licence; Medically & physically fit; prescribed aids
to vision.

Defensive
Driving, (3 years) PPE: No sandals (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear;
Heavy coveralls or working clothing allowed.
Company & all Contractor Personnel (DD06)
Vehicles,
DD02 required to drive heavy vehicles in the C 16 hours Documents & others:Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID
Blacktop (SP1157 Pg 129)
performance of their work. photos; Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP;
Roads.
Current, valid ROP issued light vehicle driving licence; Current,
(5 ½ hours)
A, E, H valid AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED Certificate; Medically
& physically fit; prescribed aids to vision.
DD03 Defensive All Company & Contractor Personnel C (4 hours) (3 years) Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction, DD01 or DD02
Driving, required to drive any vehicle type on current valid permit
Graded graded roads in the performance of their
Supervisory staff: ORTS or HSE Induction, DD01 or DD02
Reassessment at (n)
Course Title years,

Course training
Languages (hours)
Page (n)
available
takes (n) hours
current valid permit
PPE: No sandals (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear;

(DD06) coveralls or working clothing allowed.
Roads work. (SP1157 Pg 129) Documents & others:
(5 ½ hours) Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or

residency card issued by ROP;
Medically & physically fit; prescribed aids to vision.
Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction, DD01 or DD02
Defensive Supervisory staff: ORTS or HSE Induction, DD01 or DD02

Driving, Bulk (3 years)
Tankers, All Company & Contactor drivers required PPE: No sandals (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear;
(DD06) coveralls or working clothing allowed.
Light & to drive tanker vehicles on blacktop or
DD04 C 4 hours
Heavy graded roads in Oman in the Documents & others:
(SP1157 Pg 129)
Course. performance of their work.
(5 ½ hours) Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
A, E, H residency card issued by ROP; Current, valid ROP issued vehicle
driving licence; Current, valid DD permit; Medically & physically
fit; prescribed aids to vision.
Reassessment at

SP
Course training
1157 Target Population Type Pre-requisites for attendance
Ref’ce
Languages (hours)
Page (n)
available
takes (n) hours
Non-supervisory and supervisory staff: ORT/ ORTS or HSE

Induction, (AHAF) AHA Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED
Defensive (3 years)
Driving, Buses, PPE: No sandals (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear;
Company & all Contractor Personnel (DD06)
Page Light & Heavy coveralls or working clothing allowed; Documents & others:
DD05 required to drive light or heavy bus C 16 hours
127 Course
vehicles in the performance of their work. (SP1157 Pg 129)
Aged over 25 years; Current, valid ROP issued driving license for
A, E, H vehicle being driven, either light (held for minimum 8 years and
(5 ½ hours)
endorsed for bus driving) or heavy (held for at least 4 years and
endorsed for bus driving); prescribed aids to vision.

(3 years) coveralls or working clothing allowed;.
Defensive
Driving All Company & Contractor staff holding (DD06)
Page 5½ Documents & others:Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos;
DD06 Recertification DD permits of any kind, required to drive C
129 hours Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP; Current, valid
in performance of their Work or Services. (SP1157 Pg 129)
ROP issued light vehicle driving licence; Medically & physically fit;
A, E, H
(5 ½ hours) prescribed aids to vision.
NB: DD02 & DD05 permit holders (AHAF) + Current, valid AHA
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED certificate
Defensive Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction, minimum 5 years

Company and Contractor staff required to ( 1 year) driving experience aged over 25 years
Page Driving (40
DD08 drive ambulance vehicles as part of their C
134 Ambulance hours) Supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction, minimum 5 years
Work or Services. (DD06)
Drivers driving experience aged over 25 years
Reassessment at

SP
Course training
1157 Target Population Type Pre-requisites for attendance
Ref’ce
Languages (hours)
Page (n)
available
takes (n) hours

coveralls or working clothing allowed
Documents & others:

(SP1157 Pg 129)
A, E Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos; Current, valid ID or
(5 ½ hours) residency card issued by ROP; Current, valid ROP issued light
vehicle driving licence; Medically & physically fit; prescribed aids
to vision.
(AHAF) AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED
Non-supervisory staff: ORT or HSE Induction, minimum 2 years

Company Fire and Rescue driving experience, Current valid
DD01, DD02, DDo5 permit endorsed for DD03
(1 year) Supervisory staff: ORTS or HSE Induction minimum 2 years

Defensive Company or Contractor staff required to Company Fire and Rescue driving experience, Current valid
(DD06) DD01, DD02 or DDo5 permit endorsed for DD03 PPE: No sandals
Page Driving, F&RS drive fire & rescue service vehicles to (40
DD09 C (Naal), Only covered shoes or Safety footwear; coveralls or
136 Emergency emergency responses, as part of their hours)
(SP1157 Pg 129) working clothing allowed
Vehicle driver work.
(5 ½ hours) Documents & others: Current, valid HSE passport; 2 x ID photos;
Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP; Current,
Current, valid ROP issued appropriate driving licence; Medically &
physically fit; prescribed aids to vision. (AHAF or AHAR) AHA
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED & current, valid certificate
Defensive Driving, Level 2 (HSE) Course selection Table
Course SP Course Title Target Population Type Actual Reassessment at Pre-requisites for attendance
(n) years
on (Course Code)
training
1157
Codes Time at reference
Ref’ce
Delivery (hours)
Languages Page (n)
available
takes (n) hours
(2 years) All delegates: ORTS or HSE Induction,

Safe Journey Company and Contractor first line
(SJMR) PPE: Normal working clothing
Manager supervisors and/or managers responsible
Page
SJM Course for the operational management of C 8 hours
138 (SP1157 Pg 140) Documents & others:Age 25 or over; Current, valid HSE passport;
driving activities, and Contractor HSE Current, valid ID or residency card issued by ROP; Current, valid
A, E, H Advisers. (1 hour, PC light vehicle licence issued by ROP; current, valid DD01 permit
based) defensive driving, light vehicles, blacktop roads; 2 x ID photos.
Appendix F – Technical References relating to Courses and Assessments
in SP 1157
Table A1 – Company Reference documents

Document Ref
Title
NO.
CP 122 HSE Management System
GU 195 Environment Assessment Guide
GU 253 Incident investigation, reporting & follow up
GU 273 PTW Job Safety Plans
GU 288 Emergency Response Document Part IV - Guidelines
GU 371 Incident notification, reporting & follow up
GU 384 Managing produced water disposal
GU 386 Managing emissions to atmosphere
GU 387 Managing exploration in the Oryx reserve
GU 388 Managing the Issue of Exploration in the Oryx Reserve
GU 391 Managing the Issue of Izki Groundwater Contamination
GU 392 Managing PDO water extraction at AL Khoudh
GU 393 Managing effects of Yibal compaction
GU 447 Integrated impact assessment guidelines
GU 501 Guidelines for excavating around live pipelines
GU 559 Stakeholder Engagement Framework Guideline
GU 572 Community grievance management
GU 612 Guidelines - Incident Investigation & reporting
GU 624 Permit to work licensing
GU 632 Water management control framework
GU 634 Sampling of sewage for sewage treatment plant
GU 643 Green IT strategy
GU 668 Asset Integrity-Process Safety Element Guides
GU 673 Core HSE Assessment system
PR 1001a Facilities change procedure
PR 1001c Temporary over-ride of safeguarding systems
PR 1001e Operations procedure temporary variance
PR 1002 Engineering & Operations excavation certificate procedure
PR 1065 Part II Emergency Response documents - Company Procedure
PR 1076 Isolation of process equipment
PR 1078 Hydrogen Sulphide Management
PR 1081 The 'Buddy' system procedure
PR 1084 Leak/spill Management, site clean-up & restoration
PR 1148 Entry into a confined space
PR 1154 Gas Testing Procedure
PR 1171 Part II Contract HSE Management
PR 1172 Permit to work procedures
PR 1173 Incident Reporting, investigation & follow up
PR 1242 Activities in the vicinity of overhead power lines
PR 1418 Incident notification, reporting & follow up procedure Part I
PR 1418b Incident notification, reporting & follow up procedure Part II
PR 1418c Incident notification, reporting & follow up procedure Part III
PR 1419 Abandonment & Restoration procedure
PR 1515 Onsite mercury management
PR 1709 Lifting & Hoisting procedure Lift Planning execution
PR 2010 Part I HSE Training selection and compliance monitoring
PR 2010 Part II HSE Training Service Provision - Approval of Training Providers
SP 1005 Emission to Atmosphere
SP 1006 Aqueous effluents
SP 1007 Emissions to Atmosphere
SP 1008 Use of Energy, materials and resources
SP 1009 Waste management
SP 1009 Waste Management
SP 1010 Environmental noise & vibration
SP 1011 Flora and fauna protection
SP 1012 Land management
SP 1013 Environmental permitting
SP 1080 Contract HSE Requirements
SP 1104 Electrical safety
SP 1108 22 Electrical Safety operating procedures
SP 1157 HSE Training Specifications
SP 1170 Naturally occurring radioactive procedures
SP 1190 Design of sour service specification
SP 1193 Medical facilities & assessment
SP 1194 Chemical Management
SP 1194 Chemical Management
SP 1219 Well engineering hydrogen sulphide specification
SP 1225 Environmental Management
SP 1230 Medical examination, treatment & facilities
SP 1231 Occupational Health
SP 1232 Public Health
SP 1234 Personal Protective Equipment
SP 1237 Ionising radiation
SP 1242 Electrical safety in the vicinity of overhead power lines
SP 1251 Training requirement for Lifting Operations personnel
SP 1256 Workshop safety (welding etc)
SP 1257 Scaffolding, working at heights or over water, lifting operations & earthworks
SP 1259 Safety Training Observation Program
SP 2000 Road Transport
SP 2001 Load safety restraints
SP 2087 Specification for onsite mercury management
Table A2 – Publicly Available Reference documents
Standard, Decree or Regulation Year of
Title
(Current) publication
British Standard BS 1139 - 1.2 1990 Metal scaffolding. Tubes. Specification for aluminium tubes.
Metal scaffolding. Specification for prefabricated tower
scaffolds outside the scope of BS EN 1004, but utilizing
British Standard BS 1139 -6 2005 components from such systems
Metal scaffolding. Couplers. Aluminium couplers and special
British Standard BS 1139-2.2 2009 couplers in steel. Requirements and test methods
British Standard BS 1139-4 1982 Specification for steel splitheads and trestles
British Standard BS 2482 2009 Specification for Timber scaffold boards
Code of Practice for access and working scaffolds and special
British Standard BS 5973 1993 scaffold structures in steel
British Standard BS 6651 1999 Protection of structures against lightning
Mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated
British Standard European Norm elements. Materials, dimensions, design loads, safety and
BS EN 1004 2004 performance requirements
British Standard European Norm Code of Practice for access and working scaffolds and special
BS EN 12811-1 2003 scaffold structures in steel
British Standard European Norm Safety requirements on suspended access equipment. Design
BS EN 1808 + A1 1999 / 2010 calculations, stability criteria, construction. Tests
British Standard European Norm Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds. Technical
BS EN 39 2001 delivery conditions
British Standard European Norm
BS EN 62305 2006 Protection of structures against lightning
Omani Ministerial Decision 118 2004 Air pollution control from stationary sources
Omani Ministerial Decision 145 1993 Wastewater reuse and discharge
Omani Ministerial Decision 18 1993 Management of hazardous waste
Omani Ministerial Decision 18 1993 Wastewater reuse and discharge
Organising the issuance of environmental approvals and final
Omani Ministerial Decision 187 2001 environmental permit
Determination of the Dhahira region water supply well-field
Omani Ministerial Decision 192 2000 protection zones
Regulations for the control and management of radioactive
Omani Ministerial Decision 281 2003 materials
Omani Ministerial Decision 37 2001 Control and management of ozone depleting substance
Omani Ministerial Decision 80 1994 Noise pollution control in the working environment
Omani Royal Decree 114 2001 Conservation of the Environment and prevention of pollution
Omani Royal Decree 115 2001 Protection of sources of potable water from pollution
Omani Royal Decree 34 1973 Oman Labour Law, Chapter 7
Omani Royal Decree 46 1995 Law of handling & use of chemicals

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Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

Document Type Specification

Discipline Learning and Development

Document Owner PCL - Head of Learning & Development

Month and Year of Issue May 2017

Keywords HSE, Training, Courses

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1.1 February 2012 Ian Bowen

2.1 January 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

2.2 August 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

2.3 August 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

2.4 November 2015 Abdulla Al Brumy

2.5 May 2016 Abdulla Al Brumy Inclusion of revamped :

Copyright: This document is the property of Petroleum

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Removal of Hoist Lifting Courses

 Removal of SP-1251 – Lifting Operation

 Inclusion of requirements for new system of

Removal of Process Safety orientation Course

Inclusion of new Risk Assessment Course

Inclusion of visitors requirements

Related Business Processes & CMF Documents

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)

CP 122 HSE Management System Manual

Doc. No. Document Title

PR 2010 Part I HSE Training selection and monitoring compliance

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PR 2010 Part II HSE Training Provision – Approvals and QA Procedure

Other Related CMF Document(s)

Doc. No. Document Title

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(HSELMR) HSE LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGEMENT REFRESHER......................................................................59

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1.1 Purpose and Objectives

1.2 Scope and Applicability

1.3 Review and Improvement

Changes will also be advised via the PDO intranet.

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2.0 Compliance Requirements

2.2 Attendance Classification

2.3 Competency and Course Levels

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2.4 Course Delegate categories

New HSE learning ladder

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OTE-3 Directly Responsible. Operational, Technical Project Mgr, Engineering HSELM

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2.5 Creation and Revision of HSE Courses

2.6 HSE Competency process

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Course Who Leve When Competenc PDO/Industry Delivered by

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What you need to know

Table 1: Course codes, names and attendees

Code Course Name Target Audience

The new rules

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- Association Industrial Truck Trainers - AITT,