Working over or near water can expose workers to a range of hazards, including injuries from falls, hypothermia, and drowning. This course discusses best practices for working over or near water, including the proper use of common types of personal flotation devices (PFDs). This course also offers information on what to do in “man overboard” (MOB) situations, including survival tactics and recovery practices.
Identify the main hazards of working over water, near water, and on marine vessels
Describe the five types of personal flotation devices (PFDs), including their uses
Identify safe work practices for working over water, near water, and on marine vessels
State the definition of "hypothermia" and list its symptoms and effects on the body
List survival factors, recovery practices, and survival methods in a "man overboard" situation
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0.5 hr. Online Course