Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Offshore Helicopter Transport Safety
Chapter 2 - Development and Implementation of HUET Programs – Fitzpatrick
Chapter 3 - Executive Function in Extreme Situations – Leach
Chapter 4 - Physiological response to Cold Water Immersion – Tipton
Chapter 5 - Psychological Preparation - Barwood
Chapter 6 - Physiological/Psychological Response Associated with HUET – Robinson
Chapter 7 - Use and Implications of Fidelity in Training – Taber
Chapter 8 - Emergency Breathing Systems - Coleshaw
Chapter 9 - Helicopter Transportation Suit (HTS) - Sweeney
Chapter 10 –Summary Chapter - Taber

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This book provides a comprehensive look at the issues and concerns facing offshore helicopter transport. The book offers guidance for offshore helicopter operators, survival instructors, and the global offshore workforce, including discussions of safety management systems, safety briefings, survival equipment, underwater egress training, water impact/ditching statistics, and search and rescue.

About the Author

Michael Taber is the Senior Research Scientist at Falck Safety Services Canada. He has been involved in numerous research studies carried out for organizations including Dalhousie University, Defense Research and Development, Canada, Exxon Mobil and the National Research Council of Canada. Michael is currently working on research that will examine optimal wave patterns for training sea survival skill development and retention.