Certified Petroleum Environmental, Health & Safety Administrator - Drilling & Servicing (PEHSA)
Course Description
The Certified Petroleum Environmental, Health & Safety Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (PEHSA) certification is a comprehensive professional training program designed for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) administrators, petroleum safety professionals, drilling supervisors, operations personnel, compliance officers, contractors, and engineers involved in onshore oil and gas exploration and production. The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to administer effective safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across petroleum drilling, servicing, production, and pipeline operations.
The oil and gas industry presents a wide range of occupational and environmental hazards, including heavy equipment operations, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, high-pressure systems, well servicing activities, hazardous energy, fire and explosion risks, environmental contamination, and transportation hazards. Organizations require qualified Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) administrators who can identify workplace risks, implement preventive measures, ensure OSHA compliance, and support sustainable operational performance.
Participants will develop a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations, petroleum industry safety standards, environmental protection requirements, hazard recognition, risk assessment, drilling and servicing safety, well completion operations, pipeline safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, permit-to-work systems, emergency response planning, contractor safety management, spill prevention, environmental compliance, incident investigation, workplace inspections, compliance auditing, and continuous improvement strategies.
Through practical case studies and real-world petroleum industry scenarios, participants will learn how to evaluate workplace hazards, conduct Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits, investigate incidents, develop corrective actions, maintain regulatory documentation, and support comprehensive safety management systems. The curriculum emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational reliability, worker protection, and environmental stewardship throughout the entire lifecycle of petroleum exploration, drilling, production, servicing, gathering, processing, and transmission activities.
Upon successful completion of the Certified Petroleum Environmental, Health & Safety Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (PEHSA) course, participants will possess the administrative knowledge and leadership skills necessary to support petroleum safety programs, strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce operational risks, and promote a proactive safety culture across the oil and gas industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Certified Petroleum Environmental, Health & Safety Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (PEHSA) course, participants will be able to:
Understand OSHA regulations, petroleum industry standards, and environmental compliance requirements governing drilling, servicing, production, and pipeline operations.
Conduct Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits to evaluate compliance, identify workplace hazards, and improve operational performance.
Recognize and assess hazards associated with drilling rigs, well servicing, heavy equipment, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, and petroleum production facilities.
Develop and implement effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management programs that support regulatory compliance and incident prevention.
Perform workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses while recommending effective corrective and preventive actions.
Apply safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, emergency response planning, spill prevention, and environmental protection measures.
Maintain compliance records, regulatory documentation, audit reports, and environmental monitoring programs required for petroleum operations.
Promote continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, worker safety, and operational excellence throughout oil and gas exploration, drilling, servicing, production, gathering, and transmission activities.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
Human Resource Personnel
Oil and Gas Drilling Contractors
Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals
Site Safety Committees and Representatives
Training Managers
Industrial Hygienists