250.1915—What criteria for training must be in my SEMS program?
Your SEMS program must establish and implement a training program so that all personnel are trained to work safely and are aware of environmental considerations offshore, in accordance with their duties and responsibilities. Training must address the operating procedures ( § 250.1913 ), the safe work practices ( § 250.1914 ), and the emergency response and control measures ( § 250.1918 ). You must document the qualifications of your instructors. Your SEMS program must address:
(a)
Initial training for the basic well-being of personnel and protection of the environment, and ensure that persons assigned to operate and maintain the facility possess the required knowledge and skills to carry out their duties and responsibilities, including startup and shutdown.
(b)
Periodic training to maintain understanding of, and adherence to, the current operating procedures, using periodic drills, to verify adequate retention of the required knowledge and skills.
(c)
Communication requirements to ensure that whenever a change is made to operating procedures ( § 250.1913 ), the safe work practices ( § 250.1914 ), or the emergency response and control measures ( § 250.1918 ), personnel will be trained in or otherwise informed of the change before they are expected to operate the facility.
(d)
How you will verify that the contractors are trained in the work practices necessary to perform their jobs in a safe and environmentally sound manner, including training on operating procedures ( § 250.1913 ), the safe work practices ( § 250.1914 ), or the emergency response and control measures ( § 250.1918 ).