Rig Safety Officer

The Rig Safety Officer Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities, safety practices, and operational environment associated with safety management on oil and gas drilling rigs. The programme introduces the structure of the oil and gas industry, different types of rigs, major land-rig components, reporting systems, safety training requirements, and rig safety auditing.

Learners will also explore the role of the Rig Safety Officer in maintaining safe operations, supporting regulatory compliance, monitoring workplace conditions, coordinating safety activities, and promoting a strong safety culture. The course is particularly valuable for safety professionals who are interested in developing their knowledge of drilling and rig-based safety operations.

The course covers the following key areas:

• Introduction to the oil and gas industry and business structure
• Different types of oil and gas rigs
• Detailed overview of land-rig components
• Land-rig organisational structures and reporting lines
• Responsibilities and duties of a Rig Safety Officer
• Preparation and use of safety-related reports
• Oil and gas health and safety training requirements
• Rig safety auditing principles and practices

The Rig Safety Officer Course is particularly suitable for safety professionals who are already working in different industries and want to develop the knowledge required to pursue opportunities within offshore drilling, production, or support operations.

The course may also benefit safety officers, engineers, supervisors, and professionals seeking a better understanding of health and safety responsibilities within the oil and gas drilling environment.

After successfully completing the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of an HSE management system and its practical application at oil and gas drilling and workover sites.
• Support the development and maintenance of a safe working environment and promote safety awareness across the organisation.
• Understand how to maintain health and safety practices in line with applicable legislation and organisational requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards, contribute to risk assessments, and support accident investigation activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of effective health and safety procedures and contractor controls.
• Provide informed guidance regarding applicable safety and legal requirements.
• Promote confidence among employees and stakeholders in recognised health and safety practices.

Learners can sit the course examination after completing the training content and passing the required module quizzes. The examination uses multiple-choice questions selected from the course question bank to evaluate the participant’s understanding of the subject.

Pattern:

• The examination is open book and has a duration of 2 hours.
• A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
• Learners may retake the examination if they do not pass.
• A maximum of three attempts is allowed within a 48-hour period.
• Following three unsuccessful attempts, learners must wait 48 hours before attempting the examination again and should review the course material.
• A passed examination cannot be repeated for the purpose of achieving a higher score.
• There is currently no separate comprehensive programme examination; learners complete the programme by passing the required course examinations.