The aim and objectives of the Helideck Operations Initial Training programme are to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the roles of offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

Due to the Saudi hot climate and working conditions in industrial and plant facilities, heat can create a series of conditions where the human body could take on stress from overheating. Heat- related illnesses include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat rash, or heat stroke, each with its own symptoms and treatments. Symptoms can range from profuse sweating to dizziness, cessation of sweating, and collapse. At greatest risk of heat stroke are the elderly, children, and people with medical conditions, such as heart disease. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. This course will assist participants on identifying areas where heat stress can occur and will highlight the proper methods on heat stress prevention in the workplace and during hot temperature seasons.

Hazard identification is a key part of any injury & illness prevention program within the workplace. If hazards are not identified, then they cannot be mitigated properly. In order to maintain healthy & positive working environment, it is important to recognize hazards and implement control measure to eliminate or mitigate those hazards. Working within the workplace on daily basis imposes numerous hazards, failure to recognize the nature of these hazards will lead to incidents, accidents, injuries or deaths. The course provides methodology for identifying hazards in the form of formal inspections, safety surveys and methods to conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/ Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The course will highlight how to properly evaluate hazards depending on their risk priority and will provide the suitable control measures such as elimination, substitution, engineering controls or administrative controls. This course will also cover the required personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of hazards. In addition this course will provide an understanding of the formal processes required to identify, control and monitor hazards in the workplace

In 2017 there were 991 reported fatalities in the workplace. Not all of these were due to hand and power tools, yet it's important to understand that using defective tools, or not using tools correctly do cause fatalities as well as serious injuries. Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. Hand and power tool hazards are addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, longshoring, and the construction industry. This course is designed to present to employees and employers a summary of the basic safety procedures and safeguards associated with hand and portable power tools.

In hydrocarbon facilities it is required to undertake gas testing in all locations where injury to personnel or damage to property could occur due to the presence of hazardous atmospheres. These hazardous atmospheres may consist of enriched or deficient oxygen levels, flammable, and toxic gases. Gas testing is required to confirm that the atmosphere in the work environment is safe before personnel are permitted to enter or conduct work. This course has theoretical and practical components that participants must successfully complete.