OSHA 165-Hours Oil and Gas Safety and Health Supervisor

OSHA 165-Hour Oil and Gas Safety and Health Supervisor

Program Description:

The OSHA 165-Hour Oil and Gas Safety and Health Supervisor program is designed to prepare frontline supervisors and team leads in the oil and gas industry to effectively oversee safety practices in high-risk environments. This program combines OSHA compliance training with industry-specific hazard recognition, supervisory leadership, and field-level risk management strategies. It aims to develop supervisors who can both enforce safety standards and lead teams toward a strong, safety-driven culture.

Target Audience:

·       Field supervisors and team leaders

·       Safety coordinators and technicians

·       Site foremen and drilling supervisors

·       Maintenance and operations leads

·       Mid-level oil & gas workers transitioning to safety supervision

·       Contractors in supervisory positions on rigs, refineries, or pipelines

Key Benefits:

·       Recognized certification to enhance credibility as a safety leader

·       Strengthened ability to enforce safety standards at the field level

·       Increased hazard awareness and incident prevention skills

·       Improved communication between workers and management

·       Enhanced promotion opportunities for supervisory roles

·       Practical leadership tools to improve team safety behavior

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1.     Understand and apply OSHA regulations to field operations in oil and gas.

2.     Identify and correct unsafe behaviors and conditions on site.

3.     Conduct daily job safety briefings, inspections, and JSAs.

4.     Lead small teams in implementing safe work practices.

5.     Respond to incidents and support investigation and reporting processes.

6.     Promote a safety-first mindset among workers.

7.     Document and communicate safety issues to higher-level management.

8.     Support environmental compliance efforts on site.

Key Curriculum Elements / Course Modules:

The OSHA 165-hour program typically covers the following areas:

1. OSHA Regulatory Training:

·       OSHA 10/30-Hour General Industry or Construction

·       OSHA 510 or 511 – Standards for Construction/General Industry (based on work setting)

·       Overview of OSHA rights, responsibilities, inspections, and citations

2. Oil & Gas Operational Hazards:

·       Oil and Gas Industry Process Overview

·       Hazard recognition at rigs, pipelines, and refineries

·       Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) hazard training

·       Confined spaces, hot work, and electrical safety

·       Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for oil and gas

3. Safety Supervision and Field Leadership:

·       Leadership roles of the safety supervisor

·       Communication and conflict resolution on job sites

·       Behavior-based safety (BBS) techniques

·       Conducting toolbox talks and safety meetings

·       Coaching and mentoring for safe work practices

4. Job Hazard and Risk Management:

·       Performing Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) / Job Safety Analyses (JSA)

·       Identifying high-risk activities (e.g., lifting, working at heights)

·       Implementing control measures and PPE usage

·       Site inspections and audits

5. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response:

·       First response to incidents and injuries

·       Emergency evacuation procedures

·       Basic spill response

·       Incident documentation and communication

Certification Outcome:

Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion as an Oil and Gas Safety and Health Supervisor, demonstrating readiness to manage frontline safety and influence positive safety behaviors in oil and gas operations.