Oil and Gas Courses

Introduction

Oil and gas employees with safety responsibilities should be properly trained to help make sure they have the necessary knowledge and technical skills to assist safety managers and perform other duties as determined by the employer. It is also important for oil and gas safety specialists to stay current in the safety concepts which directly relate to the industry so they can effectively lead employees.
Occupational Safety and Health American Council (OSHAC) develop this program which help students to ?understand how safety supervisor responsibilities apply to the oil and gas field, where it is important for safety concepts and efforts be targeted to onshore and offshore drilling. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills to assist in the establishment and management of a successful safety and health program.

Benefits

Individual Benefits

Whether you are a current or potential safety specialist in the oil and gas industry, by completing this program, you will be able to:

• Properly identify hazards common in the oil and gas industry.
• Communicate those hazards to management and other employees.
• Create effective solutions to current and potential hazards.
• Contribute to safety at your workplace in meaningful ways so your employer takes notice.
• Advance in your career in the oil and gas field.

Business Benefits

Safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and procedures when it comes to onshore and offshore drilling. When you put your safety specialists or coordinators through this program, you will be able to:

• Remain compliant with OSHA.
• Protect workers against the many hazards associated with oil drilling.
• Decrease liabilities.
• Educate your workers about their responsibilities.
• Increase your safety specialist's ability to inspect workplaces.
• Pinpoint areas which need improvement.
• Take action to prevent potential injuries.

Intended Audience

OSHAC designed this program for safety specialists, coordinators, and others responsible for implementing their organization's safety and health program in the oil and gas industry.
This program also benefits individuals seeking to reach their career goal of becoming an oil and gas safety specialist or coordinator. This program helps you develop the essential skills you will need for your future job as a safety specialist

What is the right career path for you?

There are several safety positions with different levels of responsibility in an Occupational Safety and Health career path. Each advancing level typically requires higher levels of experience, education, and knowledge and skills in leadership, business practices, safety and health, and communication and information technology.
OSHAC wants to help our students who want to learn about these career opportunities..