Compliance under Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) standard and amended thereafter

Compliance with Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) Standards involves adhering to the guidelines and recommendations established by the OISD to ensure safety, operational efficiency, and environmental protection in the petroleum and natural gas industry. The OISD, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), develops these standards to mitigate risks and enhance safety across the oil and gas value chain.

Key Compliance areas under the standards

1.
Design and Construction Standards:
  1. Ensuring that infrastructure such as refineries, pipelines, storage tanks, and other facilities are designed and constructed per OISD technical standards.
  2. Examples: OISD-STD-118 (Layout for Oil and Gas Installations), OISD-STD-139 (Design of Storage Tanks).
2.
Operational Safety:
  1. Implementing procedures for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of petroleum products.
  2. Following safety protocols during critical operations like shutdowns, start-ups, and maintenance.
3.
Fire and Explosion Protection:
  1. Adherence to fire safety standards, such as OISD-STD-116 (Fire Protection Facilities) and OISD-STD-244 (Fire Protection Systems for Storage).
  2. Regular testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment.
4.
Pipeline Safety:
  1. Ensuring the integrity of onshore and offshore pipelines through standards like OISD-STD-141 and OISD-GDN-206.
  2. Periodic inspection, maintenance, and leak detection as per OISD guidelines.
5.
Inspection and Maintenance:
  1. Regular inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities to ensure safety and prevent failures.
  2. Standards like OISD-STD-130 (Inspection of Storage Tanks) provide detailed guidance.
6.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
  1. Developing and maintaining Emergency Response Plans (ERP) as per OISD-STD-156.
  2. Conducting mock drills and training to ensure readiness for handling emergencies like oil spills, fires, or gas leaks.
7.
Environment Management:
  1. Compliance with standards for emissions control, waste management, and spill prevention.
  2. Adhering to OISD-STD-236 (Environmental Management in Petroleum Industry).
8.
Personnel Training and Competency:
  1. Training staff on OISD safety standards and protocols.
  2. Ensuring the workforce is aware of emergency procedures and hazard management practices.
9.
Incident Reporting and Investigation:
  1. Reporting accidents, near misses, and safety incidents as per OISD guidelines.
  2. Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
10.
Documentation and Audits:
  1. Maintaining detailed records of operations, inspections, training, and incident reports.
  2. Preparing for safety audits and inspections conducted by the OISD.

Services Offered Under This Regulatory Compliance

Safety Gap Analysis ▼

Evaluate current practices against OISD standards to identify gaps and non-compliance.

Implementation Support ▼

Develop and implement safety management systems in line with OISD standards.

Inspection and Maintenance ▼

Provide regular inspection services for pipelines, tanks, and other infrastructure as per OISD norms.

Emergency Planning ▼

Draft and execute Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and conduct drills.

Training Programs ▼

Train employees on OISD safety protocols, risk management, and emergency response.

Audit and Documentation ▼

Prepare companies for OISD audits by ensuring proper documentation and readiness.

Incident Management ▼

Assist in reporting, investigating, and rectifying accidents or safety violations.

Frequent asked Questions (FAQs)

The Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) is a technical body under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India that formulates safety standards for the oil and gas industry. It ensures accident prevention, environmental protection, and worker safety across exploration, production, refining, storage, and transportation activities.

  • Oil refineries
  • Gas processing plants
  • Offshore and onshore drilling operations
  • Petroleum storage and distribution facilities
  • Pipelines (crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products)

  • Implementation of safety management systems (SMS).
  • Regular safety audits and inspections.
  • Emergency preparedness and disaster response planning.
  • Compliance with fire protection and hazardous area classification.
  • Safe handling and transportation of petroleum products.

  • OISD-105: Work Permit System
  • OISD-116: Fire Protection Facilities for Petroleum Depots & Terminals
  • OISD-117: Fire Protection Facilities in Petroleum Refineries & Gas Processing Plants
  • OISD-141: Design & Construction of Cross-Country Hydrocarbon Pipelines
  • OISD-189: Fire and Safety Guidelines for Drilling and Workover Rigs
  • OISD-226: Safety Practices in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bottling Plants

  • Internal audits: Carried out regularly by companies as part of self-compliance.
  • External audits: Conducted periodically by OISD teams to assess compliance.
  • Audits cover equipment integrity, operational safety, fire protection, emergency preparedness, and personnel safety training.

  • Regulatory actions by MoPNG and state authorities.
  • Suspension of operations in case of serious safety violations.
  • Legal penalties under the Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, 1959 and the Explosives Act, 1884.
  • Liability for accidents and environmental damages.

  • The Petroleum Act, 1934 and The Explosives Act, 1884 (storage and handling).
  • Factories Act, 1948 (worker safety).
  • Environment Protection Act, 1986 (pollution control).
  • Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020.

  • Integration of digital safety monitoring (IoT & AI-based risk assessments).
  • Enhanced fire protection standards for refineries and terminals.
  • Revised pipeline safety norms with stricter leak detection mechanisms.
  • Mandatory implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM).

  • Conducting regular safety drills and audits.
  • Implementing advanced leak detection and fire suppression systems.
  • Training employees on hazard management and emergency response.
  • Maintaining updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on latest OISD guidelines.

Companies can refer to the OISD website (https://oisd.gov.in/) for the latest standards, guidelines, and compliance updates.
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