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    • Introduction

    • Glossary

    • Developing an Occupational Health Policy

    • Identification of Occupational Ill-health Risks

    • Prevention and Mitigation of Occupational Ill-health

    • Possible Factors Affecting Occupational Health

    • Rehabilitation and Return to Work after Occupational Ill-health

    • Typical Occupational Health Risk Management Issues

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:November 2024 Reason:Revised to ensure adequacy to the industry, alignment with best practice standards and continuous improvement. Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:April 2024 Reason:Page 2 and layout (document navigation) updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 2.1
    Date:December 2020 Reason:Further revision as part of ISO 9000 rolling programme Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:June 2018 Reason:To include more material and detail including additional section on mental health Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:June 2013 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.
    • Glossary of Terms

    • Introduction

    • Scope

    • Background

    • Health and Safety

    • Principles of Operation - How Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) Works

    • Parameters

    • Verification and Calibration

    • Manufacturers' Operating Guidelines

    • Competence and Training

    • Interpretation of Data

    • MRT Trace Reports

    • Rejection Criteria

    • Recording and Retention of Records

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:July 2024 Reason:Complete document revision to remain current with industry practice Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Amendment to MRT definition and addition of MFL definition; updating preface, reference links and layout Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Extensive document revision which includes rejection criteria and MRT equipment operator levels of competence and training Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:August 2009 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.
  • Human and organisational performance

    Read our summary of the safety philosophy which takes a fresh approach to how workers are viewed.

    May 2024


    Information Note

    Other

    • Introduction

    • Glossary

    • Types of Familiarisation

    • Induction for Joining a Vessel

    • Example of Vessel Induction Checklist

    • Further Reading

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2024 Reason:Foreword, reference links and bookmarking updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 1.2
    Date:June 2020 Reason: Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:September 2016 Reason:Minor amendments and changes made during review process Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:June 2000 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    • Introduction 

      • Existing IMCA Guidance 

      • Geographical Requirements 

      • Personnel Categories 

    • Basic Safety Training  

    • Suggested Training Course Content  

    • Additional Notes 

      • Refresher Training 

      • Certification for Successfully Following a Basic Safety Training Course  

      • Drills and Exercises 

      • Fitness for Duty  

      • Medical Standards  

      • Vessel Induction 

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2024 Reason:Page 2 and bookmarking updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 3.1
    Date:March 2021 Reason:Further update and revision including change of style to matrix or table style following recently published IMCA C018 Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:September 2016 Reason:Amendments made during the review process Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:January 2008 Reason:Review and update of the document Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:June 2001 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.