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Health, safety, and environmental regulations in the Oil & Gas industry Duration: 1 Week/s

Course Information

  • Course Price £4995 Plus VAT
  • Location UK Courses
  • Course Code HSER
  • Course Date 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026

Course Objectives

The oil and gas industry operates in one of the most stringent regulatory environments globally with HSE performance directly impacting operational continuity, reputation, and license to operate.

Regulatory non-compliance can result in production shutdowns, significant financial penalties, criminal prosecution, and irreparable reputational damage affecting future project approvals and investor confidence.

This intensive 5-day programme equips participants with comprehensive understanding of HSE regulatory frameworks governing oil and gas operations across jurisdictions.

Through regulatory case analysis, compliance workshops, and practical exercises, delegates master the requirements and implementation strategies for major HSE regulations.

Participants learn to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, implement effective compliance management systems, and build cultures where HSE excellence becomes competitive advantage rather than compliance burden


Who Should Attend?
HSE Managers, Advisors, and Coordinators responsible for regulatory compliance. Process Safety Engineers and Major Hazard Risk Specialists. Operations Managers and Superintendents accountable for HSE performance. Drilling Supervisors and Well Engineers managing well control and drilling safety. Facility Managers overseeing onshore and offshore installations. Project Managers integrating HSE requirements into project delivery. Construction Managers ensuring contractor HSE compliance. General Managers and Country Managers with ultimate regulatory accountability. Legal and Compliance Officers supporting HSE regulatory matters. Technical professionals transitioning into HSE roles.

Prerequisites

None



Course Overview

HSE Regulatory Landscape and Frameworks

  • Delegates will understand the hierarchy of HSE regulations from international conventions through national legislation to industry standards and company requirements.

  • Participants will analyse how regulations vary across major jurisdictions including US, UK, Norway, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

  • They will learn regulatory enforcement approaches, inspection regimes, and penalty frameworks.

    • Process Safety Management and Major Accident Hazard Prevention
  • Participants will master process safety principles including inherent safety, layers of protection, and safety integrity levels.

  • Delegates will conduct hazard identification using HAZID, HAZOP, and bow-tie analysis.

  • They will develop Safety Cases, Major Accident Prevention Policies, and demonstrate ALARP.

  • The module addresses process safety indicators, performance measurement, and learning from incidents.

    • Environmental Regulations and Compliance
  • Delegates will navigate environmental impact assessment requirements, permitting processes, and environmental management system implementation.

  • Participants will address air emissions regulations including flaring, venting, and fugitive emissions.

  • They will manage produced water discharge, drilling waste disposal, and chemical use approvals.

  • The module covers spill prevention, preparedness and response planning.

    • Occupational Health and Safety Requirements
  • Participants will implement occupational health programmes addressing noise, vibration, chemical exposures, and occupational disease prevention.

  • Delegates will develop safety management systems including permit-to-work, simultaneous operations, and contractor safety management.

  • They will address fall protection, lifting operations, and electrical safety requirements. The module covers incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.

    • Offshore Safety and Well Control Regulations
  • Delegates will understand offshore installation safety requirements including safety case development, verification schemes, and duty holder responsibilities.

  • Participants will address well integrity management, blowout prevention, and well control regulations post-Macondo.

  • They will learn temporary refuge, evacuation and escape requirements.

  • The module covers Safety and Environmental Management Systems including US BSEE SEMS and UK Safety Case regimes.

    • Emergency Response and Crisis Management
  • Participants will develop emergency response plans meeting regulatory requirements for oil spill response, well control, and major accident response.

  • Delegates will understand spill response equipment requirements, dispersant approval processes, and wildlife protection obligations.

  • They will address emergency notification requirements, regulatory coordination during incidents, and post-incident regulatory investigations.

    • Regulatory Inspections, Audits, and Enforcement
  • Delegates will prepare for regulatory inspections including documentation requirements, inspector access rights, and response protocols.

  • Participants will manage non-compliance findings, improvement notices, and prohibition orders.

  • They will understand enforcement escalation from warnings through administrative penalties to criminal prosecution.

  • The module addresses appeals processes and engaging with regulators constructively.

    • Building Compliance Culture and Management Systems
  • Participants will integrate HSE compliance into operational decision-making and business processes.

  • Delegates will develop management systems meeting ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and industry standards.

  • They will address HSE competence assurance, training requirements, and contractor HSE management.

  • The module covers HSE performance monitoring, reporting to regulators, and continuous improvement.



    • Course Materials

    Notes, handouts and exercise materials

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