Oil & Gas (CSS-OG)

Certified Safety Specialist - Oil and Gas 

The Certified Safety Specialist – Oil & Gas (CSS-OG) Program is a specialized professional development certificate designed to address the unique and high-risk safety challenges found within the oil and gas industry. Delivered by the West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension, this program provides participants with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to effectively manage safety, prevent incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry-specific regulations.

Ideal for safety professionals, supervisors, managers, and others responsible for safety in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, this program emphasizes hazard identification, emergency response planning, and the development of effective, site-specific safety programs.

Program Highlights:

• Focuses on OSHA standards and best practices specific to the oil & gas industry
• Core topics include well site safety and hazard recognition, confined space entry, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) training, electrical, health hazards and safety management
• Taught by industry-experienced instructors with real-world expertise in oil & gas operations
• Includes practical case studies, scenario-based learning, and assessments
• Designed to help professionals build, manage, and evaluate safety systems in complex energy environments

Format:

Courses are available in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate professionals and organizational needs.
Virtual attendance for OTIEC courses is limited to participants who live or work in OSHA Region III (WV, PA, VA, DE, MD, DC).

Courses:

Please note that course credit earned prior to January 1, 2018 will not be accepted toward certificate requirements. Only courses completed on or after this date are eligible for credit.

Program Outcome:

Upon successful completion, participants will gain the competence to lead safety efforts in oil & gas operations, enhance operational safety, mitigate risks, ensure regulatory and environmental compliance and help foster a proactive, safety-driven culture within energy sector organizations

Register for Certified Safety Specialist - Oil and Gas 

Email CSSProgramSHE@mail.wvu.edu for more information.

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