BOSIET

Definition: 
Basic Safety Induction & Emergency Training (see comment)
Subject Area 1: 
HSSE
Remarks: 
Everyone working offshore in the UK sector of the North Sea must follow the same induction process – called the Common Induction Process. In addition, everyone must have a valid offshore medical certificate – this is usually obtained at the same time as completing the Basic Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET). Basic Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Content of the Basic Offshore Safety and Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET) Certificate, which requires attendance at a course, normally three days duration, includes: A briefing about the offshore industry Helicopter escape training Personal survival training The use of Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft or lifeboats (TEMPSCs) and liferafts Post escape first aid Fire fighting (the use of basic extinguishers and self-rescue breathing apparatus) Permit to work system Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS)