Frequently Asked Questions

What is OISD?

OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate) is a technical directorate under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that formulates and coordinates the implementation of a series of self-regulatory measures aimed at enhancing safety in the Oil & Gas industry in India. OISD was established in 1986.

How does OISD function?

OISD consists of a small core group of technical experts from various disciplines, on deputation from the Oil & Gas industry. Headed by an Executive Director, OISD receives its direction and guidance from the Safety Council — the apex body on safety in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, headed by the Secretary, MoPNG, and comprising senior officials, chief executives of Oil & Gas companies, and heads of the concerned statutory and advisory bodies. OISD coordinates with experts from the industry through various committees to carry out its major activities.

Does OISD replace statutory regulatory bodies?

No. The Safety Council/OISD does not supplant, or in any way take away, the present responsibilities of statutory agencies such as DGMS, CCE, the Inspectorate of Boilers, Factories Inspectors, and similar bodies. It also does not dilute the responsibility of the Chief Executives of Oil & Gas companies, who remain ultimately accountable for safety measures within their own organisations.

What are OISD's main activities?

OISD's major activities include:

  • Development and revision of OISD Standards, Guidelines, and Recommended Practices
  • External Safety Audits (ESA), Surprise Safety Audits (SSA), and Pre-Commissioning Safety Audits (PCSA)
  • Organisational-level audits of Oil & Gas industry establishments
  • Incident investigation to identify root causes and recommend corrective action
  • Overseeing implementation of the Petroleum & Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, and according consent for offshore installations
  • Knowledge dissemination through internal auditor training, the monthly Suraksha Samwad webinar series, seminars, workshops, case studies, safety alerts, and the in-house magazine Suraksha Chetna

Are OISD Standards mandatory?

Several OISD Standards have statutory backing — for example, OISD-STD-105, 116, 117, 118, 141, and 156 are incorporated into the Petroleum Rules, 2002, and further standards are referenced under the Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016 and the Oil Mines Regulations, 2017. Where a standard is cited in applicable statutory rules, compliance is mandatory; industry users are strongly advised to refer to all relevant OISD Standards, Guidelines, and Recommended Practices applicable to their installation before arriving at any conclusion.

How can I access or purchase OISD Standards?

The list of published OISD Standards is available under OISD Standards List on this website. To obtain the latest revised editions, you will need to register on the website; standards can then be purchased online. Current pricing is ₹10,500 (inclusive of GST) for a single standard and ₹2,10,000 (inclusive of GST) for the complete set. Full details are available on our Purchase of Standards page, including the payment link and a user manual for the process.

How do I register on the OISD website?

Registration is required only if you wish to purchase or download the latest editions of OISD Standards. Browsing general content on this website does not require registration. See the Purchase of Standards page for the registration and application process.

Can I comment on or provide feedback on draft OISD Standards?

Yes. Draft standards open for stakeholder feedback are listed under OISD Standards for Public Comments. OISD develops its Standards, Guidelines, and Recommended Practices through a participative process involving all stakeholders, including the public.

What if I find an error in a published standard?

Corrections to published standards are issued as errata. Please refer to the Errata and Updation section on this website for the latest corrections, or write to us via Contact Us to report a discrepancy.

What are Suraksha Samwad, Suraksha Chetna, and OISD Case Studies?

Suraksha Samwad is OISD's monthly webinar series for knowledge sharing across the industry. Suraksha Chetna is OISD's in-house safety magazine. Case Studies and Safety Alerts are published to share learnings from past incidents and near-misses. All of these are available under the Knowledge Resources section of this website.

Does OISD offer Internal Auditor Certification?

Yes. Details of current and past Internal Auditor Certification programmes, including eligibility and schedules, are available under the relevant section of this website.

Do I need to register or create an account to browse this website?

No. Registration is only required for purchasing the latest editions of OISD Standards (see above). All other published content — including Standards Lists, Rules & Guidelines, Knowledge Resources, and Case Studies — is publicly accessible without logging in.

Can I reproduce or reuse content from this website?

Material featured on this website may be reproduced free of charge after obtaining proper permission, as outlined in the Copyright Policy on our Website Policies page. Reproduced material must be accurate, must not be used in a derogatory or misleading context, and the source must be acknowledged.

Where is OISD located, and how do I contact them?

Oil Industry Safety Directorate
8th Floor, OIDB Bhawan, Plot No. 2, Sector-73, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201301
Phone: 0120-2593800
E-mail: ps-ed.oisd@gov.in
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Who do I contact for technical issues with the website?

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Is this website available in Hindi?

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