OSHA 155-Hour – Oil & Gas Specialist

The 155-hour curriculum is delivered through a progressive, modular structure, covering technical, operational, and leadership competencies specific to oil & gas:

1. OSHA Framework & Oil & Gas Regulatory Context

• OSHA principles and oil & gas safety expectations
  
  
• Roles, responsibilities, and due diligence
  
  
• Incident reporting and regulatory engagement
  
  

2. Oil & Gas Operations & Hazard Profile

• Upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
  
  
• Major accident hazards (MAH)
  
  
• SIMOPS and interface management
  
  

3. Process Safety Management (PSM)

• OSHA PSM elements and lifecycle approach
  
  
• Hazard identification (HAZID / HAZOP overview)
  
  
• Management of Change (MOC)
  
  
• Mechanical integrity and operating procedures
  
  

4. Fire, Explosion & Loss Prevention

• Hydrocarbon fire behavior
  
  
• Explosion risks and blast effects
  
  
• Fire detection, protection, and suppression systems
  
  

5. Confined Space, Work at Height & Permit-to-Work

• Permit-to-work systems
  
  
• Confined space entry and rescue
  
  
• Scaffolding, access systems, and fall protection
  
  

6. Lifting, Rigging & Heavy Equipment Safety

• Crane operations and lifting plans
  
  
• Rigging hazards and load control
  
  
• Dropped object prevention
  
  

7. Hazardous Substances & Industrial Hygiene

• Toxic gases (H₂S awareness)
  
  
• Chemical exposure and monitoring
  
  
• PPE and respiratory protection
  
  

8. Emergency Response & Crisis Management

• Oil & gas emergency scenarios
  
  
• Incident Command System (ICS)
  
  

Spill response and evacuation planning