Oil & Gas Site Safety Inspection Checklist

A free, printable oil and gas site safety inspection checklist: site access, PPE, H2S and gas detection, permits and hot work, fire, spill prevention, equipment and contractors.

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This free oil & gas site safety checklist has 38 yes/no/N-A items grouped into 9 sections, with space for notes and corrective actions. A site inspection checklist for upstream and midstream locations such as well sites, tank batteries and compressor stations. Print it, or run it in Check-It to score results and track corrective actions across sites.

A site inspection checklist for upstream and midstream locations such as well sites, tank batteries and compressor stations. Adapt it to your company standards, the applicable OSHA standards, any process safety requirements, and the API recommended practices your operation follows.

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How to use this checklist

Fill in the site, date and inspector details.
Walk the area and mark each item Yes, No or N/A.
For every "No," record the corrective action, an owner and a due date.
Calculate the score: Yes ÷ (Yes + No) × 100.
Follow up on open items before the next inspection, and compare scores over time.

The checklist

Site / area		Date
Inspector		Shift / time

Site access and general conditions

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
1	Site signage (operator, emergency contacts, hazard warnings, H2S if applicable) is posted and legible.	☐	☐	☐
2	Site sign-in and orientation for visitors and contractors are in place.	☐	☐	☐
3	Lease roads, walkways and work areas are clear of trip hazards and debris.	☐	☐	☐
4	Housekeeping is adequate; no accumulation of combustible material near equipment.	☐	☐	☐
5	Lighting is adequate for night work.	☐	☐	☐

Personal protective equipment

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
6	Flame-resistant clothing (FRC) is worn where required.	☐	☐	☐
7	Hard hats, safety glasses, gloves and safety-toe boots are worn.	☐	☐	☐
8	Hearing protection is used near compressors, generators and pumps.	☐	☐	☐
9	Personal gas monitors are worn, bump-tested and calibrated per manufacturer schedule.	☐	☐	☐

Gas detection and H2S (where applicable)

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
10	Fixed gas detectors are operational and calibration records are current.	☐	☐	☐
11	Wind indicators (windsocks/streamers) are visible from work areas.	☐	☐	☐
12	Briefing areas and escape routes are identified.	☐	☐	☐
13	Workers are trained for H2S where it may be present; breathing apparatus is available and inspected where required.	☐	☐	☐

Permits, hot work and confined spaces

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
14	Work permits are issued, posted and match the work being done.	☐	☐	☐
15	Hot work: area gas-tested, combustibles removed or protected, fire watch assigned and an extinguisher at hand (1910.252).	☐	☐	☐
16	Permit-required confined spaces are identified, and entry permits, atmospheric testing and attendants are in place (1910.146).	☐	☐	☐
17	Energy isolation (lockout/tagout) is verified before work on equipment.	☐	☐	☐

Fire protection and emergency response

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
18	Fire extinguishers are accessible, charged and inspected monthly.	☐	☐	☐
19	Emergency response plan and muster point are posted and known.	☐	☐	☐
20	Communication (radio/phone) is available and working; emergency numbers posted.	☐	☐	☐
21	First-aid kit and eyewash are available and stocked.	☐	☐	☐

Spill prevention and environmental

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
22	Tanks, lines and valves show no leaks, corrosion or damage.	☐	☐	☐
23	Secondary containment is intact, free of excess water/oil and drain valves are closed.	☐	☐	☐
24	Spill kits are stocked and accessible.	☐	☐	☐
25	SPCC plan (where required, 40 CFR 112) is available and inspections are recorded.	☐	☐	☐
26	Waste and produced fluids are stored and labeled correctly.	☐	☐	☐

Equipment and pressure systems

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
27	Pressure vessels and relief devices are in service and inspected per schedule.	☐	☐	☐
28	Guards are in place on pump jacks, belts and rotating equipment.	☐	☐	☐
29	Hoses, fittings and connections are rated and restrained (whip checks) where required.	☐	☐	☐
30	Electrical equipment in classified areas is suitable and in good condition.	☐	☐	☐
31	Grounding and bonding is in place for fluid transfer.	☐	☐	☐

Vehicles and lifting

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
32	Vehicles are parked at a safe distance from wellheads and tanks, facing out where policy requires.	☐	☐	☐
33	Cranes and lifting gear have current inspections; slings and rigging are tagged and undamaged.	☐	☐	☐
34	Spotters are used when backing in congested areas.	☐	☐	☐

Contractors and documentation

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
35	Contractor safety prequalification is current.	☐	☐	☐
36	Job safety analyses (JSAs) are completed and reviewed for today's tasks.	☐	☐	☐
37	Toolbox/tailgate meeting is held and documented.	☐	☐	☐
38	Incidents and near misses since the last inspection are reported and followed up.	☐	☐	☐

Score: Yes ÷ (Yes + No) × 100 = ______ %. Items marked "No" need an owner and due date in the corrective-action column.

This checklist is a general aid based on commonly applicable U.S. OSHA requirements and good practice. It is not legal advice and is not a complete list of the requirements that apply to your workplace. Always check the current regulations (osha.gov/laws-regs) and your company, state and site-specific rules.

Run this checklist in Check-It

On paper, inspection results are hard to compare across sites and corrective actions are easy to lose. In Check-It you can import this checklist, add scoring by section, assign it to inspectors across sites, see results in dashboards and assign remediation tasks, then reassess to confirm items are closed. See pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How often should this inspection be done?

Many organizations run it weekly or monthly per area, and after any significant change in equipment, process or layout. Follow your company policy and any frequency required by the applicable standards.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Copy it, add your site-specific items and remove items that don't apply. In Check-It you can import it, add scoring and assign it to inspectors.

Does completing this checklist make us compliant?

No checklist guarantees compliance. It helps you inspect consistently and document findings; corrective actions and the full regulatory requirements still apply.

Is there a printable version?

Yes. Use the printable version, which fits on standard letter paper.

Oil & Gas Site Safety Inspection Checklist

How to use this checklist

The checklist

Site access and general conditions

Personal protective equipment

Gas detection and H2S (where applicable)

Permits, hot work and confined spaces

Fire protection and emergency response

Spill prevention and environmental

Equipment and pressure systems

Vehicles and lifting

Contractors and documentation

Run this checklist in Check-It

Frequently asked questions

How often should this inspection be done?

Can I edit this checklist?

Does completing this checklist make us compliant?

Is there a printable version?

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