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What is SafeGulf?
SafeGulf is the basic safety training standard developed by four major offshore oil companies: BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil. All contractors who perform offshore work for these operators must:
  • Complete training in accordance with SafeGulf approved curriculum
  • Pass a 100 question test
  • Carry a SafeGulf Identification Card (these cards have no expiration date)
  • Be listed in the SafeGulf database
  • Pass a 10 question SEMS Awareness for Offshore Oilfield Employees.


What does the course cover?
The course consists of the following twenty-one subjects:
  • Behavioral Safety
  • Hazcom/HAZWOPER
  • Fall Protection
  • Hand Safety
  • Accident Prevention Signs & Tags
  • Electrical Safety (Non-qualified)
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • PPE & Respiratory
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation
  • Fire Prevention & Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Maritime Security
  • Offshore Orientation & Evacuation
  • Permitting
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Prevention of Workplace Violence
  • Confined Space
  • Job Safety & Environmental Analysis
  • Walking/Working Surfaces
  • Back Injury Prevention
  • Marine Debris
  • SEMS Awareness (DVD)



How can we receive this training?
J. Connor Consulting, Inc. is an ASC Accredited SafeGulf Training Provider. Our training facility is located in Houston, Texas. We are also available to train your personnel at a location convenient to your operations.

How much does the training cost?
SafeGulf training costs $250 per student when taught at our facility or a training facility provided by the client.

The minimum fee for an offsite class will be $1250 for SafeGulf, which covers the tuition for up to five students. Regular class fees apply for each additional student over the five. This price does not include travel time and expenses for the instructor.

How long does the training take?
The training class is approximately 8.5 hours long for SafeGulf. At the end of the class, there will be a one-hour test. An 80% score on the test is required to receive certification.

Replacement Cards
Replacement cards are available for past students who are listed in the SafeGulf online database. For questions concerning replacement cards, please contact Marta Rojas at (281) 578-3388.

More information?
Please contact Marta Rojas at (281) 578-3388.

Classes are taught in English. In order to participate, all students must have a verbal and written understanding of the English language. We do not supply translators.

SafeGulf Training


2012 Training Dates

January 9
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4



For SafeLandUSA training dates, please visit the JCCTeam.com SafeLandUSA Training page.

Due to class size limitations, reservations are highly recommended. Classes start at 08:00. Please arrive 30 minutes early for registration.

If classes are postponed for any reason, students will be notified several days in advance.

Classes and testing are held at JCC (Map).

Please contact Marta Rojas at (281) 578-3388.