Jurisdiction resources / United States
Working alone in North Dakota
A starting point for oil and gas field work.
Authority and scope
Oil and gas field work
Federal OSHA covers most private-sector workers in North Dakota. OSHA identifies hazards in oil and gas extraction including remote travel, confined spaces and hazardous energy. North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance offers eligible employers a voluntary Safety Management Program with consultant assessment and hazard-control planning; participation is subject to its terms.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
How will the team manage travel, site access, communication coverage and task-specific hazards, and is a state safety consultation appropriate?
What to review
Review the extraction standards, emergency arrangements and site-specific hazards. WSI program participation has eligibility conditions and does not replace applicable legal duties. State and local government workers are not covered by federal OSHA.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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