Oil & Gas Site Safety Inspection Checklist

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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.

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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.
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