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James McLauchlan
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James,
I have tried writing already with no response.

This is a link to the original idea.

http://www.opito.com/uk/library/IMIST_Rev_0__24_Nov_2010.pdf

Please note the targeted people.

I note that that document was updated just a couple of months ago
Revision 0: (24-Nov 2010)

The document refers not to MIST, but instead to IMIST

So the correct name is now: International Minimum Industry Safety Training.

So, as the name clearly suggests, OPITO has designs to implement this internationally.

Source: http://www.opito.com/uk/library/IMIST_Rev_0__24_Nov_2010.pdf

To address this need, companies in the UK North Sea, along with Step Change in Safety, agreed to develop an introductory training programme that would introduce the key safety elements required by all employees.

Employers, through the Middle East Africa and Asia Pacific Employers Forums, from oil and gas regions around the world have asked for an equivalent programme to be developed to meet the global needs of the oil and gas industry. In response to this request, OPITO, in conjunction with industry representatives, has developed an International Minimum Industry Safety Training standard suitable for use irrespective of location.

With reference to targeted people:

The OPITO “International Minimum Industry Safety Training” (IMIST) is highly recommended for all inexperienced employees in the Oil & Gas Industry.

A.1
Target Group
This introductory safety training programme is designed to introduce the fundamental safety elements of the oil & gas industry to new starts, giving an appreciation of the potential hazards and controls that might be encountered by personnel. Each unit has been designed to focus the delegates’ attention on their personal responsibility for safety thus influencing their behaviour and attitude towards their co-workers, the installation and the environment.

So, why are experienced personnel being told they will require a MIST certificate and being requested to take the exam?

I would love to see a list of all these employers that have supposedly asked for quote: "an equivalent programme to be developed to meet the global needs of the oil and gas industry"

There is so much behind closed doors stuff going on here!

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