Well Completion Operations Safety Inspection Checklist

Well completion operations including hydraulic fracturing involve high-pressure systems and hazardous chemicals requiring rigorous daily safety inspections. This checklist covers key safety requirements per API RP 100 and OSHA completion safety guidelines.

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Frequency: Daily (Each Shift)
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: Completion Engineer / HSE Officer
Total Items: 32
Compliance: API RP 100 - Hydraulic Fracturing - Well Integrity and Fracture Containment, API RP 19D - Measuring the Properties of Proppants, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 PSM for High-Pressure Operations, EPA 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W - Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

High-Pressure Pumping Equipment

Inspect high-pressure pumping equipment.

All high-pressure equipment rated above maximum wellhead treating pressure?
Pre-job pressure test of all treating iron completed with records?
Safety shear relief valves set and tested?
Treating iron connections inspected for proper hammer union assembly?
Blast/pressure shields protecting personnel during pumping?
All non-essential personnel clear of high-pressure equipment during pumping?

Chemical Management

Verify completion chemical handling.

Chemical inventory for all completion additives documented?
SDS available for all fracturing additives and chemicals?
Secondary containment for all bulk chemical storage?
Chemical spill kit available and sized for volumes on site?
Appropriate PPE for chemical handling (chemically resistant gloves, goggles)?

Flowback Management

Verify flowback equipment safety.

Flowback manifold and choke manifold rated and pressure tested?
Flare or combustion device operational for flowback gas?
Produced water/flowback containment tanks properly positioned and vented?
H2S monitoring active during flowback if H2S formation potential exists?
Proppant flowback management equipment (sand traps) operational?

Wellbore Integrity

Verify wellbore integrity.

Casing pressure integrity test completed per well program?
All annuli monitored for pressure during completion?
Wellhead and christmas tree tested per completion program?
Packer set and tested per procedure?
Cement bond log reviewed for zonal isolation?

Regulatory Compliance

Verify completion regulatory compliance.

State well completion permit current and on location?
Hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure requirements met?
Setback distances from occupied structures and water sources met?
SPCC Plan updated for completion operations?
Baseline water sampling completed per state requirements?

Emergency Response

Verify emergency response readiness.

Emergency contacts for medical, fire, and environmental response posted?
First aid kit and eye wash station accessible?
Fire extinguishers adequate for chemical fire risks?
Personnel on location count current?
Emergency chemical PPE (full face SCBA) available for spill response?
Daily completion safety inspection report completed?

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Why Use This Well Completion Operations Safety Inspection Checklist?

This well completion operations safety inspection checklist helps oil & gas / energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for completion engineer / hse officer professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (each shift).

Ensures compliance with API RP 100 - Hydraulic Fracturing - Well Integrity and Fracture Containment, API RP 19D - Measuring the Properties of Proppants, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 PSM for High-Pressure Operations, EPA 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W - Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Well Completion Operations Safety Inspection Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 6 sections: High-Pressure Pumping Equipment, Chemical Management, Flowback Management, Wellbore Integrity, Regulatory Compliance, Emergency Response. It is designed for oil & gas / energy operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily (each shift). Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Well Completion Operations Safety Inspection Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Completion Engineer / HSE Officer professionals in the oil & gas / energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.