Used on-site, the package gives presentations on site rules, hazards and housekeeping, emergency procedures and other activities - for example driver loading procedures.

Amtek developed the concept for the package and delivered all elements of the production, including design, script-writing, video shooting and post production, software engineering and system validation. The entire package was produced in less than five months.

As part of Shell's safety training programme at the Haven Oil Site the system is used by all visitors and employees at the site, including contractors and drivers.

Following log-on, users view the presentations relevant to their role and at the end of the training session are tested on key safety facts. All questions must be answered correctly to finish the training session. Results are recorded and stored in a database, giving Shell Safety Officers the facility to check that individuals have completed their safety induction. At the end of the training session a certificate is printed showing when the safety induction should be re-sat in order to obtain a new training certificate.

Other options offered by Amtek for use with this type of system include transfer of data to a master record via a dial-up network, updating of presentation material over a network and the use of smart swipe cards to hold an individual's safety training data.

Site Safety Officer, Barry Allum, commented "This system is available 24 hours a day and now all newcomers to Shell Haven can receive a safety induction at any time."

Amtek's Managing Director, Graham Meek, added "This type of technology provides a cost-effective means of giving essential safety training on a just-in-time basis. We are sure that other industry sectors will adopt this to meet their specific safety and procedural training objectives."