August 17, 2026
Every pipeline operator’s OQ program, regardless of size, segment, or state, is built around the same nine requirements. Federal regulation (49 CFR 192/195) establishes the obligation to qualify workers on covered tasks, and the 9 Elements of OQ define what a compliant program must address to meet it, from documenting your program plan to verifying work in the field.
Use the infographic below as a quick reference for your own program, or a checklist when evaluating whether your current OQ approach covers the full picture.
