175: Training Requirements Not Completed
Definition/Typical Issues
Was there a failure to provide the required training? Did failure to complete all required training contribute to the incident?
Examples
Example 1
- The company established an organized program of safety training to be carried out in a 4-month cycle. The training included the viewing of videos followed by an actual drill or walkthrough to familiarize personnel with the facility's actual equipment and arrangements. The supervisor often ended the training with the video and did not follow through with the drill or walkthrough. When a fire broke out in the cogeneration unit, personnel were not familiar with the operation of the ventilation dampers and their locations and the operation of the CO2 fire extinguishing system. As a result, a couple of dampers were left open. After the cogeneration unit was evacuated and CO2 was subsequently released into the space, the fire was reignited by the natural air draft flowing through the open dampers.
Example 2
- Personnel were supposed to complete monthly training on lessons learned from recent incidents. However, the supervisor decided not to allocate time during crew meetings to this task.
Example 3
- A contractor was supposed to complete orientation training for six new welders so they would be ready to go when the equipment was removed from service. This request was never communicated to the contractor, so the six new welders were not trained and not on site when the equipment was removed from service.
Typical Recommendations
- Review training records of new personnel against requirements to determine what training/retraining needs exist and plan training to fulfill those needs.
- Require that each employee complete the training and qualification associated with his/her job title before performing specific job tasks unsupervised.
- Establish an organized program of training, including drills, to address likely emergency situations and ensure that training is provided to personnel on a schedule that ensures that an adequate number of personnel are prepared to respond at any time to a variety of emergencies.
- Include the contract workforce in any relevant emergency response drills.
Cross-References
| Maritime Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 182 | Training Requirements Not Fulfilled |