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Practical Ship Inspection Training
Thursday 5th October 2017 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Spectrum 8, Seaham, Co. Durham. SR7 7TT
This event is the next in the popular series of workshops utilising experience gained from previous WHO international training courses. The workshop aims to update delegates about current global developments and to improve consistency in the issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates. It is a follow on from the 2013 – 2015 events Achieving Excellence in issuing Ship Sanitation Certificates.
Delegates will need to bring a copy of the WHO Technical Handbook, which can be purchased from WHO or can be downloaded at :
http://www.who.int/ihr/publications/handbook_ships_inspection/en/index.html
The training is interactive and involves moving around areas of a virtual vessel. Delegates will be expected to gather evidence by examining documentation and interviewing the crew members manning the different stations on the "ship". After rotating around the 4 areas, the groups will review the evidence gathered and make a decision about the type of SSC to issue, together with the Evidence Report Form (ERF).
Participation in this event carries a maximum value of 5 hours (core activity) for the CIEH Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme.
Lunch will be provided.
Cost of Attendance (Ex VAT)*: £15 APHA Corporate Members / £50 APHA PLaN Members / £100 Non APHA Members.
There is a small number of places at reduced rates available to non member EHPs who are self funding. Please contact ku.oc1506068403.noit1506068403aicos1506068403sahtl1506068403aehtr1506068403op@st1506068403neve1506068403 for further details.
ABOUT APHA
Infectious Disease
Port Health Authorities were constituted with the primary objective of preventing the introduction into the country of dangerous epidemic diseases through shipping activity without creating unnecessary disruptions to world trade.
Civil Contingency
Port Health Authorities have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and are known as a Category One responders to the Act.
Shellfish
Port Health Authorities are involved in movement of shellfish, the classification of and monitoring of shellfish beds. This is to ensure the health status of live bivalve molluscs, such as oysters, cockles, mussels, clams and razor fish.
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Environmental Protection
The enforcement of legislation relating to pollution on the docks is generally undertaken by Port Health Authorities. This includes the control of dusty cargos, permitted processes, smoke and waste disposal.
Animal Health
In order to ensure that animal and human diseases are not introduced into the United Kingdom via imported animals, a system of controls is enforced by Port Health Authorities (PHAs), Local Authorities (LAs), Animal Health (formerly known as the State Veterinary Service), a part of Defra, UK Border Agency (UKBA) Officers and the Police Service.
Water Quality
Ensuring that drinking water supplies, both at berths and piers and on board ships and aircraft, are safe to drink is the responsibility of the Local or Port Health Authority.
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Authority:Plymouth PHA
Contact:
Katharine O’Connor, Unit Manager
Address:
Public Protection Service, Plymouth City Council, Windsor House, Tavistock Road, Plymouth
Postcode:
PL1 2AA
United Kingdom
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