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SPONSORED CONTENT API the prescriptive approach of the 3rd edition and the per- through effective corrective actions.

formance-based outcomes required by the 4th.

While preparing participants to align their SEMS pro-

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This online course provides an overview of the 4th edi- Safety and Environmental Management System for Off- tion, focusing on its performance-based framework and shore Wind Operations and Assets, introduced in 2024. the interaction of SEMS elements. Participants will learn The two recommended practices are nearly identical, with how SEMS elements interact and depend on one another. only minor adjustments in terminology and examples,

Module 2 (online): Planning SEMS Audits making this training invaluable for professionals operating

This online module introduces the principles of audit across both traditional offshore energy and renewables.

planning. Participants will learn the importance of under- standing the variables within the organization and sites be- Looking Ahead ing audited that impact scheduling and assigning auditors. By emphasizing leadership, coordination and the inter- Participants will also learn about site selection, work dependence of SEMS elements, the 4th edition challenges assignments, and scheduling tips for assuring audit objec- organizations to move beyond compliance and toward tives are achieved. proactive, outcome-driven safety management.

Module 3 (onsite): Conducting SEMS Audits For industry professionals, embracing the principles in

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The hands-on training equips participants to deliver ac- org/training (SEMS training information will be available tionable insights that promote continual improvement in early 2025).

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