Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for Workers (Painter Trade) (SSIC PT)
The Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008 Reg. 6 (2) stipulates
that "It shall be the duty of every person not to carry out any work deemed hazardous in a shipyard or
on board a ship in a harbor unless he has undergone a safety and health training course approved by the
commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health".
Introduction to Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for Workers (Painters Trade)
Understand fire and explosion hazards & safety measures
Understand airless spraying hazards and safety measures
Understand health hazards and preventive measures
Know the proper usage of Personal protective equipment
Understand safe storage of paints and solvents on board vessels
Know Vessel Safety Coordination Committee (VSCC) Meetings
Understand Permit-to-work system – Application for a painting permit
Know Worker’s safety checklist for painting works
Able to read, interpret and understand the language in which they are taking the course
The attendees shall have attended and successfully passed “Shipyard Safety Instruction Course –
General Trade”.