Training courses

The Human Factor

  • Officer on a ship's bridge using a radio beside navigation screens
    4 DAYS

    Improving Performance Through the Human Element

    The Nautical Institute (NI) Improving Performance Through the Human Element course led by Eric Holliday is an interactive, two-day course that has been designed to provide mariners with an in-depth overview of the most important physical and psychological aspects of the human, and the interaction of that human in a very specific environment – a vessel at sea.

  • Man scanning the horizon with binoculars against the sun
    4 DAYSPDF

    Getting to Why.

    This training package (delivered in 2 separate workshops) will provide a comprehensive introduction to practical Accident Investigation techniques, as well as an in-depth examination of the role of Human Factors in accident causation.

  • Fishing nets and floats being hauled on deck
    1/2 DAYPDF

    Getting to a "Just" Culture.

    Just Culture has also been defined as a culture in which front line operators or others are not punished for actions, omissions or decisions taken by them that are commensurate with their experience and training, but where gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated.

  • Two crew in oilskins at the rail of a fishing vessel
    1/2 DAYPDF

    Human Error Fundamentals.

    So, what then is Human Error? One accepted definition is: A departure from accepted or desirable practice on the part of an individual or a group of individuals that can or does, result in unacceptable or undesirable behaviour.

  • Deck cargo barge pushing through rough water
    2 DAYSPDF

    Occupational Stress Management.

    So how much did Stress cost your organisation last year? How about today? When you consider the research finding that puts the cost of one day’s absence from work at 3x the absent employee’s salary, it starts to add up…

  • Fishermen handling nets on a trawler's deck
    2 DAYS

    Crew Resource Management.

    It is widely accepted in the Maritime and wider Transport Industry that the majority of accidents are not due to a malfunctioning vehicle / vessel / aircraft, or a lack of proficiency by the crew; rather, they are due to failures in human performance.

  • Ship silhouetted against the setting sun in a harbour
    2 DAYS

    Developing a Positive Safety Culture in the Workplace.

    The presence of a positive H&S culture in the workplace is a critical component of a successful safety management program. Learn how to engage staff, gain buy-in from management and create a genuine safety culture powered by values not compliance with this interactive workshop.

  • Fishing vessel underway at sea
    2 DAYSPDF

    Shiftwork and Fatigue Risk Management.

    This intensive workshop will show you that strengthening your fatigue risk management practises can lead to improvements in productivity, safety, staff morale and also make your organisation more attractive to your insurer.

Health and safety is very much a two-way responsibility.

Safety starts with a conversation

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