Certified Refinery Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (CRSHEO)

Course Description

The Certified Refinery Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (CRSHEO) course is a comprehensive professional certification program designed for refinery safety professionals, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) managers, operations supervisors, maintenance personnel, compliance officers, engineers, contractors, and professionals working in the oil and gas refining, petrochemical, and storage industries. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify refinery hazards, maintain OSHA compliance, protect the environment, and implement effective refinery safety and health management programs.

Oil and gas refineries present complex workplace hazards, including flammable and combustible liquids, toxic chemicals, confined spaces, process safety risks, hazardous energy, pressure systems, electrical hazards, fire and explosion hazards, and environmental releases. This certification prepares participants to recognize these risks, implement preventive controls, and comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, selected OSHA 29 CFR 1926 requirements, and recognized industry best practices.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of refinery process safety, hazard recognition, Process Safety Management (PSM), hazardous materials handling, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work safety, fire prevention, emergency response, environmental protection, spill prevention, air quality management, incident investigation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety leadership. The curriculum also covers refinery inspections, contractor safety, permit-to-work systems, personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial hygiene, and continuous improvement strategies that support safe refinery operations.

Through practical examples, refinery case studies, and real-world industrial scenarios, students will learn how to identify refinery hazards, conduct workplace inspections, evaluate regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and develop comprehensive refinery safety and environmental programs. The course emphasizes worker protection, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and compliance with OSHA and industry safety standards.

Upon successful completion of the Certified Refinery Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (CRSHEO) course, participants will have the expertise to improve refinery safety performance, reduce operational risks, strengthen environmental compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture across oil refineries, petrochemical facilities, fuel storage terminals, and related industrial operations.

What You'll Learn

• Upon successful completion of the Certified Refinery Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (CRSHEO) course, participants will be able to:
• Understand OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and applicable 29 CFR 1926 requirements governing refinery and oil & gas operations.
• Identify hazards associated with refinery processes, petroleum storage, flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, confined spaces, and hazardous energy.
• Apply Process Safety Management (PSM) principles to reduce operational risks and improve refinery safety performance.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance audits for refinery and petrochemical facilities.
• Recommend effective engineering controls, administrative controls, and corrective actions to eliminate or reduce refinery hazards.
• Implement safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work permits, confined space entry, and emergency response procedures.
• Support environmental compliance through spill prevention, hazardous waste management, emissions control, and pollution prevention practices.
• Investigate refinery incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain regulatory documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports required for OSHA and environmental agencies.
• Promote a strong refinery safety culture focused on worker protection, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and environmental stewardship.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for: General Industry and Construction Managers and Refinery Workers Building Contractors Safety Supervisors Building Inspectors Training Managers Industrial Hygienists