The Rig Safety Officer course is specifically designed for individuals who are beginning their career on an oil rig (rigside), such as roustabouts, junior technicians or freshers preparing for offshore assignments.
It equips them with the key safety awareness, rig operations knowledge, hazard recognition, and emergency response skills required to perform safely in a high-risk drilling and production environment.
Introduction to oil-rig environment drilling, production, living quarters, and support services.
Major hazards on rigs: H₂S, blowouts, well control, fire & explosion, high-pressure systems, slips/trips/falls.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and rig-specific safety gear.
Emergency response: evacuation, muster procedures, lifeboats/life rafts, firefighting, and first aid basics.
Rig safety culture: communication, reporting near misses, toolbox talks, and hazard identification.
Basic environmental protection on the rig waste handling, spill response, and confined space entry.
Role of the Rig Safety Officer, daily inspections, toolbox meetings, safety audits, corrective actions, working with HSE teams.
Fresh graduates or technicians with a technical diploma joining oil rig operations as roustabouts or junior rig crew.
Individuals seeking a role as a Rig Safety Officer or Safety Marshal aboard offshore/onshore rigs HSE assistants and supervisory staff in upstream oil & gas operations who need foundational rig safety knowledge.
Entry Requirements: Technical diploma or equivalent background; physically fit for rig-side assignments; basic understanding of industrial mechanics or operations preferred.
Gain the essential safety knowledge and awareness to operate in rig environments safely.
Recognise and manage major rig-related hazards and apply correct safety systems.
Acquire the skills to perform daily safety duties: inspections, toolbox talks, permit checking, incident reporting.
Strengthen their profile for roles on oil rigs and increase employability in upstream oil & gas sector Understand rig-side emergency response and safety culture, contributing to safer operations.
Help employers meet safety compliance, reduce incidents, and improve operational integrity.
Theory Assessment: Written or online questionnaire covering rig hazards, safety systems, roles and procedures.
Practical Assessment: Simulated drill/exercise such as evacuation, hazard identification walk-around, PPE inspection.
Scenario/Role-Play: Role of Rig Safety Officer in a mock incident onboard rig-site; candidate must demonstrate correct response steps and communication.
