Online course for seafarers

ASH course — working environment, safety and health

An online course covering the training requirement in ASH regulations § 5-14

15 chapters
~4 hours
80 % to pass
Lifetime access

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A complete online course in working environment, safety and health for everyone working on board ships. The course is built on the Norwegian ASH regulations, the ISM Code and the MLC, and was developed by Sevenfold AS from its own textbook, presentation and exam. You read at your own pace, test yourself along the way, and finish with a 20-question exam. Score 80 % or more and you receive a certificate with a verifiable serial number.

What you will learn

Who writes the rules — IMO, ILO, flag state and port state — and how a convention becomes national law
What the Ship Safety Act and the Ship Labour Act require of the company, the master and you
How a safety management system and the ISM Code connect to daily life on board
How accidents actually happen — active and latent failures, the accident pyramid and barriers
How to carry out a risk assessment and a job safety analysis under the ALARP principle
How the safety service is organised, and what safety representatives and the committee must do

Course content

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1
Chapter 110 min
Introduction to the course
Why ASH work matters on board, what the course covers, and what it takes to pass.
2
Chapter 220 min

Correct use of personal protective equipment, and the inspection requirements for work equipment

Handling chemicals, biological agents, noise, vibration and optical radiation

What to do about bullying, harassment and conflict on board

Regulatory bodies and authorities

IMO, ILO, the MLC and the Norwegian Maritime Authority — who writes the rules, and how they come to apply to your ship.

Close-up view of ship navigation controls and radar screens, capturing maritime technology.

Chapter 318 min

Maritime laws and regulations

The Ship Safety Act and the Ship Labour Act: who owes what duty, and what happens when the rules are broken.

Explore the intricate details of a vintage submarine control room, showcasing complex machinery and gauges.

Chapter 420 min

Safety management systems and the ISM Code

What an SMS is, the six functional requirements of the ISM Code, and which operations count as critical.

Detailed view of a boat deck showcasing robust mooring ropes and chain, ideal for marine-themed content.

Chapter 518 min

Accidents: causes and prevention

The accident pyramid, active and latent failures, barriers — and a walk-through of a real crushing injury during mooring.

Confident female construction worker inspecting site with clipboard and helmet.

Chapter 620 min

Risk management and risk assessment

ALARP, the difference between hazard and risk, the risk matrix and job safety analysis (JSA).

Crew members in safety gear on an industrial ship docked at Tampico Harbor, Mexico, engaging in maritime activities.

Chapter 716 min

ASH — working environment, safety and health

The purpose of the ASH regulations and an overview of all 16 chapters, so you know where to look things up.

Group of construction workers wearing hard hats assessing a site outdoors.

Chapter 818 min

Safety culture and participation

What separates a good safety culture from a poor one, mapping and action plans, and your duty to cooperate.

Two engineers in hardhats discuss projects at a busy construction site.

Chapter 922 min

The safety service on board

The safety representative’s role and election, numbers required, the working environment committee, and how the meetings should actually be run.

A male construction worker wearing safety gear sits at a construction site, showcasing standard industry protection.

Chapter 1018 min

Personal protective equipment and work equipment

PPE as the last barrier, what protects against what, and the requirements for inspection and maintenance of work equipment.

A worker drives a Hyster forklift moving Joe IPA boxes in a warehouse.

Chapter 1112 min

Heavy lifts and manual handling

Ergonomics on board: what makes a lift dangerous, and which measures actually remove the load.

A close-up view of an industrial hydraulic winch on a ship deck with ropes.

Chapter 1218 min

Rules for special operations

Mooring and snap-back zones, guarding of rotating machinery, and the particular hazards on fishing vessels.

Bright red industrial oil barrels stacked outdoors in daylight, showcasing vivid color and industrial theme.

Chapter 1320 min

Hazardous substances and chemicals

Asbestos, chemicals and biological agents: safety data sheets, chemical inventory, risk groups and record-keeping requirements.

Engineer wearing protective gear in a control room, emphasizing safety and technology.

Chapter 1416 min

Vibration, noise and optical radiation

The decibel scale, limit values on board, signage in noise zones, and protection against vibration and optical radiation.

Two chefs in a ship's kitchen preparing meals with industrial equipment.

Chapter 1516 min

Working environment, health and wellbeing

Special rules for pregnant workers, the psychosocial environment of a 24-hour community, and how bullying and harassment are handled.