This course describes a systematic approach to be applied to identify, address and control hazards during all offshore activities. We discuss the safe work control procedure, the work authorization procedure and stop work authority.

Topics Covered: Understand the concept of Stop Work Authority (or S-W-A) and your responsibility to stop work when an unsafe condition or act is observed

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of Stop Work Authority (or S-W-A),

• Understand the personnel responsibilities before, during and after SWA is used, and

• Understand when to resume work after use of SWA