Oilfield Driver Safety Program
Additional Course Information
Prepare light-duty and semi-trailer drivers for common oilfield driving risks with online training in defensive driving, adverse road conditions, collision prevention, fatigue awareness, and journey management. The program uses the SAFER defensive driving system and addresses wildlife, jackknifing, rollovers, head-on collisions, backing incidents, and other hazards encountered in oil and gas operations.
To fully meet overall compliance requirements, drivers should also complete an Hours of Service program or supplement this course with Fatigue Management training. After achieving 80% or higher on the final assessment for this course, you will receive your certificate. You will be able to download and print the certificate right away.
To fully meet overall compliance requirements, drivers should also complete an Hours of Service program or supplement this course with Fatigue Management training. After achieving 80% or higher on the final assessment for this course, you will receive your certificate. You will be able to download and print the certificate right away.
Syllabus
1. Introduction
- Driver Competency Model
2. SAFER System of Defensive Driving
- Space
- Attitude
- Foresight
- Eyesight
- Responsibility
3. Adverse Conditions
- Light
- Weather
- Road
- Traffic
- Driver
- Vehicle
4. Most Common Collisions
- Wildlife
- Jackknifing
- Rollover Collisions
- Head on Collisions
- Backing Collisions
5. Fatigue Management
- Defining Fatigue
- Understanding Fatigue
- Recognizing Fatigue
- Fatigue Strategies
- Journey Management
- Fatigue Strategies that do not Work
- Your Responsibility
6. Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take the Oilfield Driver Safety Program?
The course is designed for light-duty and semi-trailer drivers working in oil and gas operations who face demanding road conditions and industry-specific driving hazards.
What hazards are covered in oilfield driver safety training?
The program covers adverse road and weather conditions, wildlife collisions, jackknifing, rollovers, head-on collisions, backing incidents, driver fatigue, journey management, and other common oilfield driving risks.
What is the SAFER System in the Oilfield Driver Safety Program?
The SAFER System teaches five defensive driving principles: Space, Attitude, Foresight, Eyesight, and Responsibility. These principles are used throughout the course to support safer driving decisions and collision prevention.
Does the Oilfield Driver Safety Program cover Hours of Service requirements?
The course focuses on driver safety and fatigue awareness rather than serving as a complete Hours of Service program. The product page recommends completing separate Hours of Service training or supplementing the course with Fatigue Management training.
How long is the Oilfield Driver Safety Program?
The self-paced online course takes approximately 4 hours. Learners need an 80% passing score, and a downloadable certificate becomes available after successful completion.
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