Certified Petroleum Safety, Health & Environmental Administrator - Drilling & Servicing (CPSHEA)
Course Description
The Certified Petroleum Safety, Health & Environmental Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (CPSHEA) course is a comprehensive professional certification program designed for safety administrators, engineers, pipeline personnel, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals, drilling supervisors, operations managers, compliance officers, and contractors working in the petroleum, oil and gas, and hazardous liquid pipeline industries. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to support safe pipeline operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen environmental, health, and safety performance throughout the petroleum lifecycle.
Pipeline systems are critical to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and other hazardous liquids across the United States. These systems must comply with strict federal and state regulations governing pipeline design, construction, operation, maintenance, inspections, and environmental protection. This certification prepares participants to understand PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) regulations, OSHA requirements, and industry best practices while supporting safe and reliable pipeline operations.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of pipeline safety regulations, PHMSA compliance requirements, OSHA standards, hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline operations, pipeline construction, integrity management, drilling and servicing safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, environmental protection, spill prevention, emergency response, inspection procedures, contractor safety, incident investigation, compliance auditing, permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and safety leadership. The curriculum also covers regulatory reporting, public awareness programs, operational performance monitoring, and continuous improvement strategies for pipeline safety management.
Through practical case studies, real-world pipeline scenarios, and industry-based exercises, participants will learn how to identify operational hazards, conduct compliance inspections, evaluate pipeline risks, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and support comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems. The course emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational reliability, environmental stewardship, and worker protection throughout pipeline construction, operation, maintenance, and servicing activities.
Upon successful completion of the Certified Petroleum Safety, Health & Environmental Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (CPSHEA) course, participants will possess the knowledge and leadership skills to administer petroleum safety programs, support PHMSA and OSHA compliance, improve pipeline integrity, reduce operational risks, and promote a strong safety culture across drilling, servicing, transmission, gathering, and distribution operations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Certified Petroleum Safety, Health & Environmental Administrator – Drilling & Servicing (CPSHEA) course, participants will be able to:
Understand PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and federal and state compliance obligations for petroleum pipeline operations.
Identify hazards associated with drilling, pipeline construction, hazardous liquid transmission, natural gas liquids (NGLs), maintenance activities, and pipeline servicing operations.
Apply pipeline integrity management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and inspection procedures to improve operational safety and reliability.
Support the implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems for petroleum drilling, servicing, and pipeline facilities.
Conduct workplace inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to improve regulatory compliance.
Apply safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, confined space entry, excavation safety, and emergency response planning.
Maintain regulatory documentation, inspection records, compliance reports, and public awareness initiatives required for pipeline operations.
Promote continuous improvement, worker safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence throughout petroleum drilling, servicing, transmission, gathering, and distribution systems.
Requirements / Prerequisites
To enroll in this advanced pipeline safety program, candidates must have completed the following courses:
IASHEP 115 Course (General Industry Standards)
IASHEP 015 Course (Construction Standards)
IASHEP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course
IASHEP Fall Protection Course
Certified HAZWOPER Training Specialist (CHTS) requirement: Participants must have completed a HAZWOPER 40-Hour Course or equivalent before taking the CHTS course.
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