Videotel series to prevent deaths

The Marine Accident Investigators International Forum has identified that accidents in enclosed or confined spaces continue to be one of the most common cause of work related fatalities onboard ships today.

Videotel has worked with a number of industry bodies, including Mines Rescue, to develop its ‘Entry into Enclosed Spaces’ series. The comprehensive programme consists of six modules, an accompanying CBT course and a soon to be released video covering working in enclosed spaces.

Mr Cleave said: “Often we see multiple casualties, with the first seafarer collapsing and his colleagues immediately rushing to his aid and subsequently being overcome. This is the very reason we choose video as the medium for Videotel’s courses in this area. It makes a unique emotive connection with the seafarer, ensuring that the proper safety procedures – and the reasons for them – stay in the mind even under the stress of an emergency situation.”

Videotel says it is continuing to develop programmes to ensure maximum impact on its seafarer audience and to raise awareness of this serious issue.