PST / CSTS Certifications

 

At least two safety certifications are needed to work in the oilfields.

  • According to the Fort McMurray Labour Market http://www.woodbuffalo.net/www.woodbuffalo.net/safety.html CSTS Certification is mandatory on industrial work sites
  • CSTS Certification is available here in Sechelt.  It is part of an interactive computer program which is taken at our office location. 
  • To register contact the PST Administrator (Angel Honey) by phoning 604-885-7443 or by email
  • Cost of the program is $110 plus GST 
  • Average time spent in the program is 11 hours
  • Upon successful completion of the program you will receive certification which includes Basic WHMIS, PST / CSTS 
  • Certification is valid for 3 years
  • CSTS stands for Construction Safety Training System.  PST stands for Petroleum Safety Training
  • The Construction and Petroleum industries have agreed to recognize each others basic safety training, so this dual certification will allow you on both construction and oilfield work sites
  • For further information about working in the OILFIELDS or MINING industries click Work in the Oil Fields

 

Course Content

PST

1. Regulations
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • TDG
  • Environmental Responsibilities
  • Substance Abuse
 
2. WHMIS
  • Labels & Symbols
  • MSDS
  • WHMIS Education

 

3. Personal Protective Equipment
  •  Basic P.P.E.
  •  Personal Protective Clothing
  •  Specialized P.P.E.
 
4. Hazard Recognition & Control
  • Importance of Recognizing Hazards
  • Types of Hazards
  • Evaluating & Controlling Hazards
 
5. Common Workplace Hazards & Control
  • Vehicles
  • Lifting
  • Hand Tools & Equipment
  • Fire
  • Housekeeping
 
6. Oil & Gas Industry Hazards & Control
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Pipe Handline
  • Winching / Towing
  • Valves
  • Utilities & Pipelines
 
7. Gas Hazards & Control Measures
  • Gases, Fumes & dusts
  • Oxygen Deficiency
  • Control Measures
 
8. Exploration Hazards & Control (Optional)
  • Terrain
  • Wildlife
  • Helicopters
 
9. Rig Hazards & Control (Optional)
  • Drilling Equipment
  • Drilling Mud & Footing
  • Service Rigs

 
10. Oilfield Trucking Hazards & Control (Optional)
  • Truck Mounted Cranes
  • Opening / Closing Boomers
 
11. Production & Plant Hazards & Control (Optional)
  • Emergencies
  • Plant Hazards
  • Some Plant Procedures
 
12. Work Procedures
  • Standard Work Procedures
  • Ladders & Scaffolds
  • Trenching
  • Lock Outs
  • Safe Work Permits
 
13. Safety Communications
  • Communication Techniques
  • Meetings
  • Reporting

 

CSTS
Workplace Hazards
  • Hazard Recognition
  • FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessment Process)
  • Identifying & Controlling Hazards
  • Invisible Hazards
 
Personal Physical Care
  • Fitness for Work
  • Caring for Your Body
  • Drugs & Alcohol
  • Alcohol & Drug Guidelines / Workrule

 

 

 

  

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