Lesson 1Pickin correct clothes fi cold, wet, an windy exposure (layers, fabrics, footwear)Dis section guide yuh in choosin clothes fi cold, wet, an windy offshore conditions, explainin layerin systems, suitable fabrics, an footwear dat work wid immersion suits an lifejackets widout creatin bulk, snag, or entrapment hazards.
Base, mid, and outer layer rolesAvoiding cotton and bulky garmentsFire-resistant and quick-dry fabricsFootwear compatible with suitsManaging overheating during transitStowing spare clothing safelyLesson 2Pre-flight mental preparation an fitness: hydration, fatigue management, medication effects, alcohol an drug restrictionsDis section address mental readiness an physical fitness fi flight, includin hydration, fatigue an sleep management, medication side effects, an strict rules pon alcohol an drugs dat can impair judgment, balance, or emergency performance.
Recognizing fatigue and stress signsHydration planning before boardingMedication timing and side effectsAlcohol and drug restriction rulesSimple pre-flight stretching routineCoping strategies for flight anxietyLesson 3Checklist-driven pre-boardin routine: step-by-step actions an common pre-flight errors fi avoidDis section present a practical, checklist-based pre-boardin routine, detailin step-by-step actions from arrival to boardin, includin common errors like loose items, poor adjustment, an missed declarations, an how fi systematically avoid dem.
Personal readiness pre-check itemsPPE and clothing verification stepsSecuring loose items and jewelryFinal documentation confirmationLast-minute hydration and restroomBoarding sequence and seat checksLesson 4Helicopter breathin system (if fitted) an personal breathin devices: function, connection points, maintenance checksDis section explain di function of helicopter emergency breathin systems an personal devices, how dem connect to di seat or suit, pre-flight inspection an maintenance checks, an safe use durin underwater escape trainin an real events.
Types of emergency breathing systemsLocation of connection pointsPre-flight cylinder and hose checksMouthpiece and nose clip useBreathing technique underwaterServicing intervals and reportingLesson 5Immersion suit selection, correct donnin, zipper an seal checks, mobility considerationsDis section explain how fi select di correct immersion suit size an type, how fi don it quick an correct, how fi check zippers an seals, an how fi balance thermal protection wid mobility needed fi escape an survival tasks.
Choosing the correct suit sizePre-use zipper and seal inspectionStep-by-step donning procedureEliminating air pockets and foldsMobility checks for escape drillsCleaning, drying, and storage careLesson 6How fi brief companions an report vulnerabilities (injuries, pregnancy, mobility) to crew before boardinDis section explain how fi share essential health an mobility information wid crew before boardin, how fi brief companions pon roles an limitations, an how fi communicate discreetly yet clearly bout injuries, pregnancy, or reduced mobility.
Identifying issues that must be reportedWhen and where to inform the crewDiscreet communication of pregnancyDeclaring injuries and pain honestlyReporting mobility or sensory limitsBriefing companions on support rolesLesson 7Personal medical an fitness checks fi offshore helicopter travelDis section review personal medical an fitness considerations fi offshore helicopter travel, includin cardiovascular an respiratory limits, motion sickness, weight an size constraints, an when fi seek medical clearance or postpone travel.
Cardiovascular and breathing limitsAssessing motion sickness historyWeight, size, and seat constraintsRecognizing illness before travelWhen to seek medical clearanceRecording changes in health statusLesson 8Mandatory an recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) an how fi inspect it (immersion suit, lifejacket, helmet, gloves, boots)Dis section explain mandatory an recommended PPE fi offshore flights, includin immersion suits, lifejackets, helmets, gloves, an boots, an show how fi inspect, fit, an maintain each item fi ensure reliable protection in a emergency.
Mandatory versus recommended PPEInspecting immersion suits for damageLifejacket compatibility with suitsHelmet fit, visor, and chinstrap checkGlove and boot selection and checksStorage and drying after the flightLesson 9Personal signalin tools an spares: whistle, strobes, mirror, personal locator beacon (PLB) basics an battery checksDis section introduce personal signalin tools such as whistles, strobes, mirrors, an PLBs, explainin basic operation, battery checks, an correct carriage so dat devices remain accessible, functional, an compliant wid aviation safety rules.
Whistle placement and effective useStrobe light modes and testingSignal mirror aiming techniquesPLB basics and activation stepsBattery inspection and replacementSecuring devices to avoid lossLesson 10Inspection an familiarization of personal lifejacket: donnin, adjustment, oral/inflation valve use, crotch strap useDis section detail di parts an functions of di offshore lifejacket, how fi correctly don an adjust it, how fi use oral an manual inflation systems, an how fi fit an secure di crotch strap fi prevent ride-up durin impact or immersion.
Pre-use visual inspection checklistChecking buckles, straps, and stitchingCorrect donning sequence step by stepAdjusting fit for size and clothingUsing oral and manual inflation systemsFitting and securing the crotch strapLesson 11Documentation an pre-flight declarations: medical notes, medication, emergency contactsDis section cover required medical declarations, how fi present medical notes an medication, how fi record emergency contacts, an how fi ensure dat critical health information is available, legible, an consistent wid operator requirements.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labeling medicationProviding emergency contact detailsConfidential handling of health dataUpdating records before each tripConsequences of false declarations
