OSHA Audits for Oilfield Operations
OSHA audit software designed for the unique demands of oilfield operations. Mobile inspections that work without signal, photo documentation that captures real conditions, and audit trails that prove compliance when inspectors arrive.
Key OSHA Areas for Oilfield Operations
BasinCheck covers the high-risk areas where oilfield documentation matters most.
H2S & Hazardous Atmospheres
Document atmospheric monitoring, detector calibration, and respiratory protection compliance.
PPE Compliance
Track PPE inspections, usage verification, and proper equipment for site conditions.
Hot Work & Fire Prevention
Complete hot work permit documentation with photos, signatures, and fire watch verification.
Confined Space Entry
Entry permits with atmospheric testing, rescue provisions, and attendant documentation.
Built for Field Reality
Features designed for the actual conditions at oilfield worksites.
GPS-verified locations
Every audit tagged with exact coordinates. Prove which wellsite, which pad, which rig.
Photo-documented evidence
Automatic timestamps and geotags on every photo. Visual proof of conditions.
Tamper-proof timestamps
Server-verified time on every action. No way to backdate or manipulate records.
OSHA-ready exports
Generate reports formatted for regulatory review, legal needs, or operator audits.
Oilfield Audit Templates
Custom templates available - replicate your existing checklists or build from scratch.
What Oilfield OSHA Documentation Looks Like
Hot Work Permit - Well 23-B
Cutting operations on flow line repair
PERMIT DETAILS
- Date:Dec 18, 2024
- Location:GPS: 31.4521, -103.2847
- Issued by:Tom Rodriguez
- Fire watch:Mike Chen
SAFETY VERIFICATIONS
- Area cleared of combustibles
- Fire extinguisher present (photo)
- Atmospheric testing completed
- PPE verified for all personnel
Common OSHA Citations in Oil & Gas Operations
Understanding where citations happen helps you focus documentation efforts.
Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501)
Working at heights on rigs, tanks, and platforms without proper fall protection systems documented.
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Missing or incomplete chemical hazard documentation, SDS availability, and employee training records.
Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
Inadequate documentation of fit testing, equipment inspections, and H2S monitoring procedures.
Permit-Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146)
Incomplete entry permits, missing atmospheric test records, and undocumented rescue procedures.
Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147)
Lockout/tagout procedures without proper documentation of equipment isolation and verification.
Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)
Missing hazard assessments, PPE selection documentation, and inspection records.
BasinCheck templates address each of these areas with built-in checklist items, photo requirements, and automatic documentation.
Why Oilfield OSHA Documentation Matters
Oil & gas operations face some of the highest OSHA citation rates in any industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the oil and gas extraction industry has a fatality rate several times higher than the national average. OSHA prioritizes inspections in this sector, and inadequate documentation is often the deciding factor between a warning and a citation.
BasinCheck doesn't just capture forms - it creates the timestamped, photo-documented, audit-trailed records that demonstrate an active safety program. When an inspector asks how you manage hot work permits or confined space entries, you have instant access to every permit, every signature, and every photo.
Oilfield OSHA Questions
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See how BasinCheck handles oilfield safety audits - offline capable, photo-documented, and audit-ready.