Rotating Machinery for Oil and Gas Manufacturing Training Course

Rotating machinery powers critical operations throughout the oil and gas industry, but it also presents some of the most serious workplace hazards. High-torque equipment such as motors, pumps, drives, shafts, belts, and rotating assemblies can cause severe injuries when proper safety procedures are not followed.

This training course helps workers recognize rotating machinery hazards and understand the safeguards needed to prevent entanglement, struck-by, and caught-in incidents. Participants will learn how to identify dangerous pinch points, inspect machine guards, apply lockout/tagout procedures, and follow safe work practices when operating or working near rotating equipment.

Training Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify high-hazard rotating equipment used in oil and gas operations

• Recognize ingoing nip points and understand their mechanical dangers

• Inspect and verify machine guards before equipment operation

• Apply lockout/tagout procedures when servicing rotating machinery

• Follow clothing and personal protective equipment requirements to prevent entanglement

• Respond appropriately to rotating equipment emergencies using emergency stop procedures

• Understand the risks associated with stored kinetic energy in rotating systems

Course Overview

Rotating machinery is essential to oil and gas production, processing, transportation, and manufacturing operations. While these systems deliver the power necessary to move products and support operations, they can also create significant hazards for workers when proper controls are not in place.

This course examines the risks associated with high-speed and high-torque rotating equipment, helping employees understand how injuries occur and how they can be prevented. Learners will explore common hazards including rotating shafts, drive systems, belts, pulleys, gears, couplings, and other moving machine components.

Special attention is given to ingoing nip points—areas where rotating components come together and create dangerous pinch and entanglement hazards. Participants will learn how these hazards develop and why even brief contact with rotating equipment can lead to serious injuries.

The training also emphasizes the importance of machine guarding as a primary line of defense. Learners will review the purpose of fixed and interlocked guards, inspection procedures, and the critical role guards play in preventing worker exposure to hazardous moving parts.

In addition, the course covers lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for rotating machinery, including the dangers associated with stored kinetic energy. Workers will learn why verifying a complete stop and isolating all energy sources are essential before performing maintenance, inspections, or repairs.

The program also addresses personal readiness and safe work habits, including clothing considerations, glove hazards, communication practices, and emergency response procedures. Industry-specific examples help reinforce the importance of maintaining safe distances and remaining alert when working around rotating equipment commonly found in oil and gas environments.

This program includes Spanish and French closed captions.

Key Benefits

• Helps workers identify rotating machinery hazards before incidents occur

• Reinforces OSHA-compliant machine guarding and lockout/tagout practices

• Improves awareness of ingoing nip points and entanglement hazards

• Promotes safer operation and maintenance of rotating equipment

• Reduces the risk of caught-in, caught-between, and struck-by injuries

• Strengthens hazard recognition and situational awareness skills

• Supports safe work practices in oil and gas manufacturing environments

• Helps organizations improve overall workplace safety performance

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following OSHA standards and regulations:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 – General Requirements for Machine Guarding

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.219 – Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 – The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

Course Details

Course Length: 17 Minutes

Language(s): English, Spanish, French

SKU: AT248

Year Produced: 2026

Additional Features:

• Includes a downloadable participant guide

• Streaming video on-demand access included with license

• Compatible with your LMS

• Accessible via hosted LMS platform

• Spanish and French closed captions available

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 250 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.