Oil and Gas Safety Training
Oil and gas safety training is essential for protecting workers in one of Canada’s most high-risk industries. From drilling sites and processing facilities to pipelines and wellheads, the oil and gas sector presents unique hazards that require industry-specific safety knowledge, regulatory compliance, and effective hazard control strategies.
Safety Canada’s oil and gas safety courses are designed to help employers and employees reduce injury risk, meet Canadian occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, and build stronger safety cultures on the job. Whether you are involved in upstream, midstream, or downstream operations, our training solutions focus on real-world scenarios, risk awareness, and regulatory alignment.
Our Popular Courses
Hazard Recognition and Risk Control
Hazard Recognition and Risk Control
H2S Awareness and Response Training
H2S Awareness and Response Training
The Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan
Contractor Safety and Site Access
Contractor Safety and Site Access
Supervisor Safety Leadership
Supervisor Safety Leadership
Key Benefits of Oil and Gas Safety Training
Compliance & Employer Due Diligence
In the oil and gas sector, employers are responsible for protecting workers and taking reasonable steps to prevent harm. Providing formal safety training demonstrates employer due diligence and supports compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, provincial standards, and industry best practices.
Training helps teams identify foreseeable hazards, implement effective controls, and maintain documentation that supports compliance during inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
Oil & Gas Courses
Confined Space Hazards for Canada
Confined Space Hazards for Canada
If one of your co-workers were to pass out in a confined space, are you equipped to rescue him? This online Confined Space Hazards course will help you understand the risks associated with confined spaces and the procedures your employer has in place to protect you and those around you.
Fall Protection Training
Fall Protection Training
This online Fall Protection Training course covers the basics of fall arrest, travel restraint, and work positioning, including fall protection definitions, calculations, and rescue planning.
Confined Space Permit-Required
Confined Space Permit-Required
Confined Space Entry Awareness
Confined Space Entry Awareness
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments (MARCOM)
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments (MARCOM)
Fire Prevention in Industrial Facilities
Fire Prevention in Industrial Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take oil and gas safety training?
Oil and gas safety courses are suitable for field workers, supervisors, contractors, and safety professionals operating in upstream, midstream, or downstream environments.
Are oil and gas safety courses required in Canada?
Training is often required or strongly recommended under provincial OHS legislation and industry standards, particularly for field-level workers and supervisors.
Can these courses be taken online?
Yes, Safety Canada offers online, self-paced office safety courses that employees can access from any location.
Will learners receive a certificate after completion?
Yes, learners receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing each course, which can be used for compliance documentation.