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Course overview

The BOER course is imperative for all Oil & Gas drilling crews working on land as it equips them with the necessary skills to effectively handle any emergency situation and ensure their safety.

In addition, it provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the specific emergency response issues and regimes that are relevant to onshore oil and gas operations.

This course covers both proactive and reactive responses for personnel in case of an onshore emergency, making it essential training for anyone involved in the industry.

What will I learn?

1. Emergency Response Actions
i. Typical emergencies: fires, gas leaks, explosions, equipment malfunctions, spills, and severe weather.
ii. Emergency response knowledge: alarm systems, evacuation procedures, first aid, firefighting, communication, and emergency equipment operation.
iii. Actions during site alarm: cease activities, go to assembly points, follow instructions, avoid elevators, and wait for the all-clear before re-entry.
2. Practical
i. Assembly procedures upon hearing a site alarm.
3. Firefighting and Self-Rescue (BOER)
i. Common causes and characteristics of fires on onshore oil and gas facilities.
ii. Firefighting techniques: applications, constraints, and hazards of addressing small fires.
iii. Fire evaluation and decision-making for intervention.
iv. Recognize the hazards of addressing a small fire
v. Understand fire evaluation and decision-making for intervention
4. Practical
i. Notifying others upon discovering a fire.
ii. Utilizing handheld fire extinguishers effectively
iii. Operating a fire hose reel.
iv. Deploying a fire blanket.
v. Self-rescue in low-visibility areas without respiratory protection.
vi. Self-rescue in low-visibility areas with a smoke hood
vii. Self-rescue with a smoke hood.
vii. Group escape using escape sets in zero-visibility smoke situations.
5. Emergency First Aid Practical
i. Activating the alarm.
ii. The ABCs of immediate first aid: Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Basic safety knowledge is beneficial.
Good physical fitness for practical exercises.
No prior experience required.
Pre-course learning (if applicable).
Employer support (for workplace training).

FAQs

1. What is Basic Onshore Emergency Response (BOER) training?
BOER is a safety course for onshore oil and gas personnel that teaches how to respond to emergencies, use basic firefighting equipment, carry out self-rescue and provide initial first aid.
2. Who should take the BOER course?
The course is intended for personnel working at onshore oil and gas facilities, drilling sites and other land-based operations where emergency response skills are required.
3. What does the BOER course cover?
BOER covers emergency alarms and mustering, firefighting, self-rescue in smoke or poor visibility, emergency procedures and basic first aid.
4. How long does BOER training take?
The BOER training is an 8-hour course, normally completed in one day. It combines classroom learning with practical exercises.
5. Are there practical exercises in BOER training?
Yes. Participants practise tasks such as using portable fire extinguishers, operating a fire hose reel, fire blanket use, self-rescue and basic emergency first-aid actions.
6. Do I need any previous qualification to join a BOER course?
For the OPITO BOER standard, there are no formal prerequisites. Participants must, however, be fit and able to take part in the practical and physically demanding activities.
7. How long is the BOER certificate valid?
An OPITO BOER certificate is generally valid for 4 years. Revalidation requirements should be checked before the certificate expires.
8. Is BOER suitable for onshore oil and gas workers?
Yes. BOER is specifically designed around emergencies that can occur in onshore oil and gas operations, making it relevant to personnel working at land-based facilities and drilling sites.
9. What skills will I gain from BOER training?
You will learn how to react to site alarms, reach the correct muster point, recognise fire hazards, use basic firefighting equipment, escape from smoke-filled areas and provide immediate first aid.
10. What can I do after completing BOER training?
BOER provides the foundation for emergency response duties in onshore oil and gas operations. Depending on your role and employer's requirements, you may progress to further onshore emergency response training.