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Shipyards Education and Training

Keep your navy shipyards and business dockyards safe

By Nikki Davis
In whatever directory of shipyards you look up, you will find that wherever you go, safety is a key factor at each site that you visit. Shipyards by nature have hazardous working conditions that require skilled workers who care enough to pay attention to what they are doing both for their safety as well as for the safety of those around them.

That same shipyard directory should show you that this country has a wide variety of ship repair yards, dockyards, naval shipyards and more, all of which require the same level of diligence to keep everyone safe. The level of training that everyone receives may differ greatly, but safety should be everyone's golden rule.

To find out more about shipyards education and training:

1. Learn about employment and safety on shipyards.

2. Purchase shipyards education and training materials.

3. Keep up with the latest shipyard info and news.

 

Find resource information on shipyards safety and employment

Make the most of government and affiliation resources on shipyard industry safety information. Follow along on the risks of employment, and find out what you can do to make your shipyard a safer working environment.
Try: Take advantage of the U. S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Products, Information and Guidance for the Shipyard Employment Industry. Their site covers a number of resources including eTools, shipyard fatality videos, abrasive blasting hazards in shipyard employment, Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS) and more. Take advantage of the shipyard safety information from The Society for Protective Coatings. They offer a collection of resources documents as well as safety alliance information.

Purchase shipyards education and training materials for your staff

Invest in shipyards educational training materials for you and your staff. Find out about training and apprentice programs to improve skills and bolster your credentials.
Try: Purchase Digital Squared video and training materials for employee training in the shipyard industry. Training materials cover such topics as equipment, housekeeping, safety, emergencies, hazardous materials, policies, the environment and more. They also have Spanish language versions available as well. Find out about the Shipyard Apprentice Program and Worker Skills Progression Programs available at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Their courses cover the following trades: coating and coverings, electrical and electronics, lifting and handling, mechanical, structural and inspection.

Keep up with dockyard and navy shipyards news and information

Stay up-to-date on the most current information on shipyards news, rules and regulations. By staying ahead of the curve you can keep a vigilant eye out for any potential hazard.
Try: Find out the latest Shipping Safety and Accidents News from Shipping & Logistics Industry Today. Follow the shipyard headlines from World News.

 

  • Threats to the safety of shipyards don't just come from inexperience and lack of attention. Safety threats also come from outside sources, including terrorism threats, so working closely with local, state and federal law enforcement both proactively and reactively will help you identify potential issues as well as to react quickly in case of danger.

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