HSE & FF IN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

B.TECH (PETROLEUM ENGINEERING) IV YEAR I SEMESTERJNTU, KAKINADA

OIL MINES REGULATIONS 1984

UNIT-IV • Oil mines regulations: Introduction-Returns, Notices and

plans- Inspector, management and duties- Drilling and workover- Production- Transport by pipelines- Protection against gases and fires- Machinery, plants and equipment- General safety provisions- Miscellaneous.

OIL MINES REGULATIONS1. These regulations may be called the Oil Mines Regulations, 1984, shall come into

force on the on the date of their publication in the official Gazzette. They shall apply to every oil mine extended in whole India.

Returns, Notices and Plans:3. (2) When a mine has been opened, the owner, agent or manger shall forthwith

communicate the actual date of opening to the Chief Inspector and to the Regional Inspector.

4. Quarterly returns: On or before 20th day of January, April, July and October in every year, the owner, agent, or manager shall submit to the CI & RI correct returns in Form II.

5. Annual returns: On or before the 20th day of February every year, the owner, agent or manager shall submit to the DM and to the CI annual returns in the Form III.

6. Change in name and addresses, etc: (1) When a change occurs in the name of ownership of a mine or in the address of the owner, agent or manager shall within 7 days from the date of change give to the CI & RI in Form I.

(2) When any appointment or termination of an agent, manager, installation manager, safety officer or fire officer or such any change shall within 7 days give to the CI & RI notice in the Form I

7. Notice of accident: (1) (a) When there occurs in or about a mine: i) an accident causing loss of life or seriously bodily injury in connection with mining operation; ii) an explosion or ignition; iii) a blowout; iv) an outbreak of fire; v) a bursting of any pipe line or equipment; vi) breakage of any essential part of draw-works, casing line or failure or emergency brake; vii) a breakage of any essential part of any derrick, machinery; viii) an influx of noxious gases; ix) any accident due to explosives; the owner, agent or manager shall forthwith inform the RI by telephone or by special messenger and shall also within 24 hrs of every such occurrence give notice thereof in Form IV-A to the DM, CI, RI

(b) When an accident causing loss or serious bodily injury occurs with the generation, storage, transformation, transmission, supply or use of electrical energy, the owner, agent or manager shall also forthwith inform the Electrical Inspector of Mines by telephone or sp messenger.

(2) If death results from any injury already reported as serious under sub-section (1) the owner, agent or manager shall within 24 hrs of this being informed of the death, give notice thereof to the DM, the CI and the RI.

(3) In respect of every person killed or injured as above, the owner, agent or manager shall send to the CI particulars in Form IV-B and IV-C within 7 days of such occurrence or 15 days of the injured returning to duty, as the cases may be.

8. Notice of disease: Where any person employed in a mine contracts any disease notified by the Central Government, the owner, agent or manager shall, within 3 days of his being informed of the disease, give notice thereof in Form V to the DM, the CI, the RI of Mines(Medical).

9. Plans: (1) The owner, agent or manager of every mine shall keep the following plans accurately and up-to-date:

a) A key plan showing the area demarcated in which operations for winning of petroleum and ancilliary operations are carried on.

b) A surface plan showing the location of all wells including abandoned wells, GGSs, including their access routes, railways, power transmissions lines, public roads, buildings or other permanent structures not belonging to the owner, rivers and watercourses within the winning areas. Provided that the CI may, where necessary, call for a surface plan extending to an area up to 90 m from the mine.

(2) Every plan maintained in accordance with the provisions of theses regulations shall-

a) show the name of mine of the owner & the purpose of the plans is prepared;b) Show the true north or magnetic meridian and the date of the latter;c) Unless otherwise provided, be on a scale a representative factor of– i) 50000 : 1, in case of key plans; ii) 20000 : 1, in case of plans showing location

of oil, gas wells and other installations, etc. mentioned in sub-section (1) b). d) be properly inked in on durable paper and kept in good condition.

Chapter III: Inspectors, Management and Duties10. Qualifications of Inspectors:(1), (2) CI & Inspector: Degree or diploma in Mining

or Petroleum Engg approved by Central Government: Provided that—i) in relation to electrical machinery installed in mines– Electrical Engg ii) in relation to mechanical appliances– Mechanical Engg iii) in relation to health and welfare– Medicine, Surgery, Social science, Labour welfare.11. Definition: All borings, boreholes, petroleum wells and accessory petroleum

conditioning plants, including the pipe-conveying petroleum within an area duly demarcated by the owner or agent shall be deemed to constitute 1 mine.

Provided the CI may permit or require the division of any one such area into 2 or more mines 12. Appointment of Managers: (1) No mine shall be opened, worked or re-opened

unless there is a manager of the mine, being a person duly appointed. (2) No person shall act or be appointed to act as manager of more than one mine

except with previous permission in writing of the CI. The CI may at any time by an order in writing vary or revoke any such permission if circumstances called.

13. Appointment of IMs: (1) At every mine one or more IMs shall be appointed to hold charge of the different installations of the mine. (2) An IM may hold charge of more than one installation. Provided that where the RI is of the opinion that due to conditions existing at a mine.

14.Appointment of safety officer: The owner or agent of every mine shall appoint a SO to assist the manager in promotion of safety, health at work, In case of any doubt the matter may be referred to CI whose decision thereon shall be final.

15. Appointment of fire officer: (1) At every mine one or more persons shall be appointed to be the fire officer for fire fighting and to advise the manger on FF.

(2) No person shall be appointed as a fire officer of more than one mine or any other capacity in the same mine without prior permission in writing of the RI.

16. Appointment of officials and competent person: (1) The owner, agent or manager of every mine shall appoint such number of competent persons including officials and technicians, as is sufficient to secure, in each working shift–

a) adequate inspection of the installation and the equipment thereof;b) a thorough supervision of all operations at the installation;c) the installation, running and maintenance, in safe-working order, of all machinery in mine;d) the enforcement of the requirements of the act and these regulations. (2) It shall be the responsibility of the manager, IM to see that the persons appointed

under sub-regulation (1) are competent to perform duties assigned to them.(3) Copies of all appointments made under sub-regulation (1) and duties assigned to

the competent persons shall be entered in a bound paged book kept for the purpose. A list of such competent persons shall also be maitained.

17. General management: (1) The owner, agent and manager shall provide for the safety and proper discipline of persons employed in the mine.

(2) Except in case of emergency, no person who is not official or a competent person shall give through a manager, instructions to person employed in a mine who is responsible to the manager.

18. Duties of persons employed in mines:(1) Every person shall strictly to the provision of the Act and of the regulations.(2) Before beginning work every person shall examine his place of work and the equipment and

dangerous defect that he may discover.(3) Every person shall make use of all safeguards, safety devices and other appliances provided

for his protection or the protection of others.(4) One shall not remove, alter or displace any safety device provided for his protection or

interfere with any method or process.(5) No person shall, while on duty cause injury or fight or behave violently.(6) No person shall take rest in a dangerous places like cranes, machineries etc.(7) Every person shall wear protective uniform suits to the weather conditions.(8) Every person receiving any injury on duty, shall report the same to an official or to the

competent person, who arrange for the necessary first-aid to the injured person in time.

19. Duties of manager: 1) The manager shall be responsible for the safe and proper working of the mine by

exercising supervision and control.2) The manager shall see that sufficient supply of proper material and appliances for the

purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act. He shall report to the owner or agent when anything which he is not competent and shall be recorded in a bound paged book.

3) The manager shall assign to every competent person and official his specific duties and a copy of the regulations, rules and bye-laws so that he will work within the regulations.

4) The manger shall examine all reports, registers required to be made and countersign the same with date. He may delegate this duty to an IM or other official.

5) The manager shall pay attention to any complaint from a worker with respect to the safety, health and welfare and solves the same amicably within the stipulated time.

6) The manager shall inspect the site of accident immediately and shall also enquire through SO or himself. The results of every such enquiry shall be reported to the RI.

7) The manager shall perform such other duties as have been specified under this Act.8) The manager may suspend or take such disciplinary action as he thinks fit against the

persons for contravention of any provision of the Act, regulations made thereunder9) The manager shall maintain in a bound-paged book kept for purpose, a diary, and

shall record therein the findings of each of his inspections and also the action taken by him to rectify the defects mentioned, if any.

20. Duties of Installation Manager:1) He shall have responsible charge and control of installations assigned to him.2) He shall see that a notice of his appointment is posted at a place, installation.3) He shall see that all work is carried out in accordance with the regulations.4) a) He will visit and examine the installations under his charge on every working

day to see that safety in every respect is ensured. b) He shall maintain a detailed record of the results of each of his inspections.5) He shall see when any drilling rig, wor and associated equipment under shifting

shall reach safely as per regulations. 6) He shall see that all persons in the installation/rig are thoroughly familiar with

blow-out preventer and fire as per the provisions of Act and regulations.7) He shall see that the installation, maintenance, operation or examination of

machinery and equipment are carried out by himself or by competent persons.8) a)When there is apprehended emergency endangering the life or the safety of

any person, he shall himself take up such measures to avoid the emergency. b) No requirement in these regulations shall be taken as prohibiting or

restricting the taking of such measures.

21. Duties of safety officer:1) He shall inspect the installations of the mine very often to check safety aspects.2) He shall advise the manager on measures to prevent dangerous situations.3) He shall enquire all accidents and advise the manager to prevent recurrence.4) He shall analyze the accidents to promote safe practices on working environment. 5) He shall organize safety education programs, campaigns to promote safety awareness.

6) He shall see all new workers properly trained before assigning new work places.7) He shall maintain a detailed record of work performed by him every day.8) A notice shall be sent to RI if any additional assignment is given to SO by manager 22. Duties of fire officer:1) He shall advise the manager to ensure fire-detection & FF systems as per Act.2) He shall ensure proper layout, installation & maintenance of FF equipment.3) He shall see that contingency plan for likely fire situations are prepared.4) a) He shall organize regular training of persons I/C of FF duties for emergency. b)

Simulated fire drills to conduct once in every month to study promptness.5) He shall examine all FF & FD equipment every 3 months for their workability.6) He shall exercise a general supervision & coordination during any fire control.7) He shall enquire into the causes & circumstances of all fires to prevent recurrence.

8. He shall maintain detailed record of work performed by him every day.9. A notice shall be sent to RI if any additional assignment is given to SO by manager

23. Duties of competent persons: 1) Every competent person shall be subject to orders of superior official.2) He shall not– a) depute another person to perform his work without the sanction of

his superior officials. b) absent himself without having previously obtained permission or

without having been relieved by a duly competent person, and c) without permission from such official, perform during his shift, any

duties other than those for which he has been appointed.3) He shall on the appearance at his place of work any hazardous condition, take

prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazard.

CHAPTER-IV: DRILLING AND WORKOVER24. Derricks: 1) Every part of a derrick shall be of sound construction and adequate

strength and shall be maintained in safe working order. 2) The derrick shall be adequately secured to prevent it from over-turning.25. Derrick platforms and floors:1) The platform shall be equipped on its outer edges two-rail railing at least 1 m high. 2) The platforms must be provided for persons to stand on while they handle pipe, etc.3) The working edge of monkey board platforms shall be adequate clearance for

safe passage of travelling block.4) Platforms, floors, and walkways shall be kept free of dangerous projections.26. Ladders: 1) Every derrick shall be equipped with a ladder, ensuring safe access.2) Access from ladder to working platforms shall be properly secured with railings. 3) The top end of each ladder extend not less than one meter above the platform. 4) a) Landing platforms or cages shall be provided on ladders of more than 6 m to a

maximum unbroken length of 9 m. b) All landing platforms shall be equipped with railings and toe-boards so arranged as to give safe access to the ladder.

27. Safety belts and life lines: Every person who works above the first girt of the derrick shall be provided with approved type of safety belt and life line and shall use the same unless protected against the danger of falling from height.

28. Emergency escape device: 1) Persons can come down safely from the monkey board to ground level in an

emergency through an escape line.2) Escape line shall be securely fastened to the grit immediately above the monkey

board and shall be securely anchored to ground at a distance not less than 45m from the derrick base or equal to ht of the derrick from ground level.

3) A competent person shall inspect this device every day and record every such inspection in a bound paged book and signed by the person who inspected.

29. Weight indicator: On every rig a wt indicator shall be provided and used to register a close indication of the load suspended from the casing line.

30. Escape exists: The rig floor area and each draw works engine floor area shall have not less than two escape exists placed on opposite sides of the rig to give escape

31. Guardrails, hardrails and covers: 1) Floor openings and floor holes shall be guarded by a standard railing and toe-board or cover.

2) Every opened-sided floor or platform 1.8 m or more above adjacent floor or ground level where any person is allowed to work or pass shall be guarded by a std. railing.

3) On the inside of all mud tank runways standard railing shall be provided unless other means are available to prevent a person from falling into the mud tanks.

4) Open-sided floors, walkways, platforms or runways adjacent to dangerous equipment and similar hazards shall be guarded with a std. railing and toe-board.

32. Draw-works: 1) The draw-works shall be fitted with a suitable device with its control near the drillers stand to stop the draw-works incase of an emergency.

2) a) No draw-works shall be operated unless all guards are in position & maintained. b) The machinery fittings should not run without proper oiling & greasing.3) The brakes & break flanges of draw-works shall be examined once in every 24 hrs. 4) The draw-works shall be provided with an automatic device which shall prevent

the travelling block from coming closer than 2 m of the crown block on one end and crashing on the rotary table at the other end.

33. Cathead and catline: 1) Catheads operated manually shall be equipped with a guide divider to ensure separation of the first wrap of line or rope.

2) The key seat & projecting key on a cathead shall be covered with a smooth plate 3) a) When a cathead is in use, a competent person shall be at the controls and in the

event of any emergency, he shall immediately stop the rotation of the cathead. b) The operator of the cathead shall keep his operating area clear and shall keep

the portion of the catline not being used coiled or spooled.34. Tongs: 1) Uncontrolled rotation of pipes shall be prevented while making or

breaking pipe connections and a back-up tong shall be used for this purpose. 2) Tong counterbalance wts & lines shall be provided with guards to prevent accidental contact

3) The ends of tong safety lines shall be secured with not less than 3 wire-line clamps.

35. Safety Chains or Wirelines: Tongs, ends of rotary house and suspension sheaves shall be fitted with safety chains or wirelines.

36. Casing lines:1) All casing lines shall be visually examined once at least in 7 days and the same

is to be recorded and signed.2) If any defect is noticed in casing lines the same is to be reported immediately to

IM and until is replaced or repaired it shall not be operated.3) The wearing points of every casing line shall be moved by cutting off at least 30

m after every 3000 ton-km or shorter intervals, to prevent excessive wear of. 37. Rigging equipment for material handling: 1) Rigging equipment including cranes shall be checked prior to & during its use.2) It should be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load.3) During movement of the crane any over-head electric transmission line shall be

de-energised for safety of the persons working there. 38.Storage of materials: 1) All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked or otherwise secured to

prevent sliding, falling or collapse.2) Passage ways always be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of

material handling equipment or persons.

39. Construction and loading of pipe-racks:1) Construction of pipe-racks shall be designed to support any load placed thereon. 2) Adequate provision shall be made to prevent pipe etc. from rolling off pipe-racks 3) No person shall go or be allowed to go between pipe-rack and a load of pipe

during loading or unloading and transferring operations of pipes.40. Rigging up and rig dismantling: 1) The raising and installation of heavy loads shall done during daylight unless

adequate lighting arrangements provided at the place of work.2) All loose parts and tools shall be securely fastened.3) Guylines, cat lines, snub lines shall not be installed within 6 m of any electric lines. 4) The exhausts of IC engines shall be provided with effective spark arresters.5) High pressure circulating fluids lines & steam line shall be securely bolted down. 6) While dismantling the rig the well head shall be protected against damage.7) Components from a loft including nuts, bolts, cleats shall be lowered safely to ground

41. Mud tanks and mud pumps: 1) Mud tanks shall be so designed to provide positive suction to mud tanks.2) All mud pumps connected to a drilling rig shall be equipped with a SPRV with a

gauge. The valve shall be set to discharge at 10% excess of working pr of pumps.

3) The discharge from a SPRV shall be piped to a place where it will not endanger persons.4) There shall be no valve between a pump and safety pressure relief valve. 42. Blowout preventer assembly: 1) After the surface casing is set in a well, no drilling shall be carried out unless

BOP assembly is securely installed and maintained.2) BOP assembly shall consists of a) one bag type preventer for closing whether

the drilling equipment is in the hole or not. b) one blind ram for closing an open hole c) one pipe ram for closing against drill pipe in use in the hole.

3) a) In BOP there shall be provided two seamless steel pipes at least 50 mm in dia connected below each set of BOP one for bleeding off pr and the other for killing the well. Such pipes shall be straight and lead directly to opposite sides of the drilling platform. b) Each pipeline shall consist of components having a working pr equal to that of BOP. c) The bleed of line shall be securely tied and connected to a suitable manifold which shall permit the flow to be diverted through a full opening line or through either the bleed off line or kill line, each containing adjustable choke and connected to a degassing system.

4) Kelly cocks shall be provided between swivel and Kelly and also between Kelly and drill pipe.

43. Control system for BOPs:1) All manual controls for mechanically operated BOPs shall be located at least 0.60 m outside

the derrick structure.2) All controls of power operated BOPs shall be located within easy reach.3) A remote control panel for BOPs shall also be installed at safe distance.4) All controls for BOPs shall be clearly identified with suitable markers. 44. Testing of BOP assembly: 1) BOP including its control valves, connected pipes and spacers, etc. shall be pr tested to rated

pr soon after initial installation, reinstallation, following repair, etc. 2) The BOP assembly shall be function tested a) once in each trip in case of blind ram type, b)

at least once daily in case of pipe ram type, c) at least once every week in case of bag type

3) a) Full particulars of all tests shall be recorded. b) If any defect noticed during testing, it is to be rectified before any drilling operations.

45. Precautions against blow out: 1) The following control equipment for the drilling mud system shall be installed and kept in use during drilling operations.

a) a pit level indicator registering increase or decrease in the drilling mud volume and shall include a visual and audio warning device near the driller’s stand;

b) a device to accurately measure the volume of the mud to k.eep the well fill at all times;c) a gas detector at the shale shaker and connected to audible or visual alarm near the standd) a device to ensure filling of well with mud when the string is being pulled out; e) a control device near the driller’s stand to close the mud pump when the well kicks.

2) If it indicates the formation fluids are entering the well, immediate steps shall be taken.3) a) The manager shall submit to RI of new installation of BOP within 30 days , standing

orders specifying the action to be taken when a well kicks and the situation thereon. b)The RI by an order approves, the same is to be enforced at the mine. c) A coy of the standing orders shall be posted prominently near the rig.

4) Each person posted at rig shall have an adequate knowledge of the warning signs of a kick. Blowout prevent drills shall be conducted for this purpose once in 7 days.

5) Suitable control valves shall be kept available near the well in case of any emergency.46. Precautions after a blow out occurred: 1) On the appearance of signs indicating a well is blowing out, all persons other than those

whose presence is necessary for controlling BOP shall be withdrawn immediately from well 2) During this control of blowout the following precautions are to taken– a) a competent

person shall be present on the spot throughout; b) an area within 500 m of the well on the down wind direction shall be demarcated a danger zone– i) all electrical installations within the danger zone shall be de-energised; ii) approved safety lamps or torches shall only be used in this zone; iii) no naked lights or vehicular traffic shall be permitted. c) the condition of ventilation and presence of gases with an approved instrument shall ascertained. d) two approved type self contained breathing apparatus for use in emergency. e) adequate FF equipment shall be kept readily available for immediate use.

47. Drilling operations: 1) At the beginning of every shift the instruments and controls at the driller’s stand, draw-works, mud pumps, casing line, catline and BOP assembly shall be examined by the driller and he shall satisfy himself that these are in good working order.

2) The driller shall see that no person remains near the rotary table before it starts.3) Tools shall not be carried up or down a ladder unless properly secured to the body.4) The casing line shall not be in direct contact with any derrick member except the CB.5) a) When cementing, no person shall be allowed on the rig floor near the wellhead or

near the cementing equipment except the concerned. b) All high pr pipes fitted with flexible joints shall be suitably anchored and pr tested before cementing commence.

48. Drill stem test (DST): 1) Prior to the commencement of drill stem test:a) BOP assembly shall be pressure and function tested;b) FF equipment shall be kept readily available for immediate use;c) no person other than those required for the test shall be admitted on the drilling floor.d) The test line shall be anchored at each end at each 9 m interval.e) the test line and valves shall be examined by a competent person and ensures ok.2) Initial opening of DST tools shall be restricted to day light hours only. 3) When oil, gas has been recovered during DST, drill pipe shall not be pulled out without

killing the well properly.4) Gas produced during DST shall be burnt through a fire-line located 90 m away from well

CHAPTER-V: PRODUCTION49. Well completion by perforation: 1) a) Explosives used in well perforation shall be transported

in suitable containers. b) No person other than a competent person authorized for the purpose shall handle, transport, and use explosives meant for well-perforation.

2. Well-perforation shall be carried out under the supervision an authorized official for the job.

3. Before commencement of perforation operation, the official shall ensure that—a) The well is adequately filled with mud so as to keep bottom hole pressure under control;b) The BOP assembly is pressure and function tested;c) The perforation gun can be safely lowered down the well;d) A lubricator and wire-line BOP are provided at the wellhead while perforating thro’ tubing e) All equipment like drilling rig, pipe rack & cabin used for perforation are earthed; electrical

bonding is established between equipment and wellhead before connecting up the charges 4) Well perforation shall not be carried out during night or in odd weather conditions.5) Normal work at the well shall not be resumed until the firing of the charge has been

completed and the official has removed the perforation equipment from the site.6) Adequate FF equipment shall be kept readily available at site for the whole period while

perforation operations are in progress.50. Well testing and activation: 1) Before commencement of testing or activation of a well, the

crystamas tree and flow lines shall be subjected to the maximum pr that expected.2) Well testing shall be done under the direct personal supervision of IM; he shall see that--

a) no operation to activise the well is done during night hours;b) flow-lines are firmly anchored to the ground;c) the separator safety valve is in good working order and properly adjusted;d) adequate FF equipment is readily available for immediate use; ande) adequate facilities are provided to safely collect the well products in tanks or pits.3) During well testing in the event of any oil or gas show, all care be taken to control the well.51. Group gathering station: 1) a) When it is intended to construct any new GGS or carryout any

alterations, the owner, agent or manager shall, not less than 60 days before such construction or alteration give notice of such intention to the RI.

b) The notice shall contain details of production facilities, measures for protection against fire, bursting, or failure of equipment, dangerous accumulation of inflammable vapor.

c) The notice shall be accompanied by a plan showing the name and location of the production facilities, the name of each well connected to the station and any railway, public road or public works lying within 60 m of the station.

2) If the RI, by an order in writing so requires, such additions or alterations shall be made to the installations, as he may specify in the order.

52. Precautions during acidizing operations: 1) Acidizing operations at a well shall be carried out under the direct personal supervision of an official authorized for the purpose. 2) Prior to acidizing job all pr lines and associated equipment shall be tested to a pr 1.5 times the expected working pr. 3) A non-return valve shall be installed in the treating line as close to the wellhead as practicable. 4) The official shall see that --

a) no person other than those required for acid job remain in the vicinity of the well.b) every person handling acid is provided with & uses protective clothing, gloves, footwear. c) an adequate quantity of lime is readily available & used to neutralize any acid spilled.53. Precautions during fracturing operations: 1) Fracturing operations at a well shall be carried out under the direct personal supervision

of an official authorized for the purpose. 2) Prior to fracturing operations, discharge pipeline up to the last valve on the wellhead

shall be tested to a pressure 1.5 times expected fracturing pressure. 3) A NRV shall be installed in each discharge line as close to the wellhead as practicable.4) All discharge and bleed off lines shall be anchored. Bleed off lines shall open to tanks/pit. 5) During fracturing operation, the official shall see that within 30 m of well: a) no person other than those required for fracturing operation remains; b) no naked light or other source of ignition is permitted; c) all electrical equipment is de-energised; and d) adequate FF equipment is available for immediate use. 6) Pumping units shall be located crosswind at least 15 m from the wellhead and pumping

shall be done during daylight hours.54. Precautions during loading and unloading of petroleum tankers: 1) Every tanker while it is

being loaded/unloaded and until its valves have been shut and filling pipe, discharge faucets close shall be attended by a competent person authorized for the purpose.

2) Loading/unloading oil tankers shall normally be performed during day light hours.

3) In the loading/unloading area all pipelines, filling and delivery hoses, loading arms, swivel joints, tanks, chassis of tankers shall be electrically efficiently earthed.

4) No mechanically propelled tankers shall be loaded/unloaded until its engine has been stopped and battery isolated from the electrical circuit.

5) Adequate FF equipment shall be in placed for immediate use at loading/unloading area.55. Storage tanks: 1) a) All oil storage tanks shall be constructed of iron and steel approved by CI

b) The tanks shall be erected on firm foundations of non-combustible material in accordance with sound engineering practice. c) The height of storage tank shall not exceed 1.5 times its diameter or 12m whichever is less. d) An air space of not less than 5% of the total capacity of the tank shall be kept.

2) a) Every storage tank after being installed or reinstalled shall be pr tested by a competent person to ensure free from any leakage and suitable for storage of petroleum products.

b) A report of such test shall be recorded, signed, dated by the person making the test. 3) a) Every tank installed above ground having capacity in excess of 1000 M3 shall be separately

enclosed with a dyke or bound constructed above the ground level with an enclosure volume not less than the capacity of such tank.

b) The dyke shall have proper discharge system to prevent accumulation of oil and water.4) a) Every storage tank including its roof and all metal connections shall be electrically connected

with earth. b) All persons shall remain at a safe distance once in 12 months and the results shall be recorded, signed with date.

5) Every storage tank shall be protected against lightning by suitable lightening arrestors.

6) a) No person shall enter or to be permitted to enter a tank for cleaning or maintenance unless the tank has been examined by a competent person and found to be gas-free.

b) The persons who are required to enter a tank of gas not free shall be provided with self-contained breathing apparatus with respirable air.

c) During the work of tank in progress, i) a competent person who is qualified to administer respiration and first-aid shall be present on the spot throughout, and ii) approved portable hand lamps shall be exclusively used in such work.

56. Well servicing operations : 1) The derrick shall be adequately secured to prevent it from overturning. 2) a) The CB, TB, wirelines, hooks & elevators shall be examined before it is used. b) The FB

shall be fastened to a substantial anchorage when the operations carried out with a hoist.3) a) Every person shall keep clear of the wireline between the drum & floor block. b) All

persons shall remain at safe distance from the bailing line during swabbing operations.4) A master gate valve & tubing hanger shall be pre-assembled and kept available at the well

for immediate use in case the well kicks during pulling out or running-in tubings.5) a) No well-servicing operation shall be carried out at any live well unless proper BPO

assembly is securely installed and maintained. b) BOP shall be pr and function tested.6) No tubing shall be pulled out of any well unless the well is properly killed.57. Artificial lifting of oil: 1)A working platform shall be provided at the well , A/L is under use.2) No repairs, lubrication or greasing shall be done unless the pumping unit is stopped.3) All surface control valves for gas lift or free plunger life systems shall be clearly marked for identification.

58. Temporary closure of producing well: 1) a) When it is intended to temporarily close any producing well for a period exceeding 30 days, it shall be filled with mud, water, oil so that the hydrostatic pr of the fluid column over-balances the formation pr to prevent leakage of petroleum at the wellhead. b) The control valves of the well shall be closed completely and the wheels of control valves shall be removed.

2) a) The well shall be examined for leakage once 30 days by a competent person. In case of any leakage is detected, immediate action shall be taken to stop the leakage. b) Such observations & actions shall be recorded and signed with date by him who examined.

59. Plugging requirement of abandoned well: 1) When is intended to abandon a well--- a) all permeable formations shall be isolated with cement;b) a cement plug of minimum length of 50 m shall be placed at bottom of the well;c) a cement plug of minimum length of 50 m shall be placed across the shoe of surface casing;

d) the cellar pit around the well shall be filled up, land will be restored to the original level;e) cased wells may be abandoned by placing a bridge plug above the top of perforations

capped with three-meter cement plug;2) Every abandoned well shall be clearly identified at site.

CHAPTER-VI: Transport by pipelines60. Application: The regulations in this chapter shall apply only to the trans port of

petroleum by means of pipelines within any mine as defined under regulation 11.61. Approval of the route and design of pipeline: 1) No pipeline shall be laid except with the

permission in writing of the CI and in accordance with such conditions. 2) where it is proposed to lay pipe line within 45 m of any railway or of any public work,

concerned approvals shall also to be obtained.62. Design of pipeline and fittings: 1) All pipes, valves, flanges & other fittings shall conform

to IS specification as CI may recognize. 2) Scraper launching/receiving traps shall be fitted with positive pr release indicator fixed to the opening door.

63. Laying of pipeline: 1) Pipeline shall be laid at least 1 m below the ground. 2) The route of underground sections of a pipeline shall be indicated by markers along the route.

64. Emergency procedure for pipe lines: 1) The manager of every mine in which any pipeline is laid for transport of petroleum shall submit to the RI within 60 days of the coming into force of these regulations. Emergency procedures specifying the action to be taken in the event of fire, uncontrolled escape of petroleum from pipeline bursting or damage.

2) The RI may approve of such emergency procedures shall be enforced at the mine.

CHAPTER-VII: Protection against Gases and Fires65. Storage and use of flammable material: 1) Except for fuel in the tanks of the operating

equipment, no flammable material shall e stored within 30 m of any well.2) Safety cans shall be used for handling and use of flammable liquids.3) Drainage from any fuel storage shall be in a direction away from the well & equipment.4) Any flammable liquid having a flash pt less than 650C shall not be used for cleaning

purposes without prior permission in writing of the manager or IM.66. Precautions against noxious and flammable gases: 1) No person shall enter or be

permitted to enter any cellar, sump, pit or any confined space or zone O unless a test by a competent person indicates that the confined space is gas-free.

2) Where any test mentioned shows the conc. of flammable gas to exceed 20% of its lowest explosive limit, the supply of electric energy shall be cut-off immediately from all cables and apparatus lying 30 m of the installation & all ignition sources be removed.

3) Particulars of every occurrence of above along with description of the incident shall be recorded, signed with date in a assigned bound book.

67. Safe distances: 1) No person shall smoke or be permitted within 30 m of any well, separator, storage tank or other source of flammable gases.2) No smoking areas shall be clearly demarcated. 3) No naked light or flame or spark shall be permitted within 30 m of any well or any place petroleum is stored. 4) Flame type equipment is fitted with a flame arrestor. 5) Flare stack shall be sited not less than 90 m from any part of production installation or petroleum storage tanks.

68.Precautions against fire: 1) Dead leaves or dry vegetation shall not be allowed to accumulate.

2) The exhaust pipe of ICE located in the installation shall be a) insulated or cooled and b) the exhaust manifold be shielded to prevent its contact with liquids or gases.

3) Where a diesel engine is located within 30 m of a well it shall be provided air intake shut off valve with readily accessible remote control arrangement.

4) Water bath heater, heater tretor shall be provided with suitable remote ignition system. 5) All plant, machinery shall be effectively earthed for dissipation of any electric charge.69. Precautions during welding: 1) No person other than a competent welder duly authorized by the

manager or IM, shall carry out welding, cutting operations.2) No welding, cutting work shall be undertaken without hot work permit in writing.3) No welding or cutting work shall be undertaken in hazardous area unless the area is made free of gas by

proper de-gasing methods and checked by the gas detector.4) During the welding & cutting operations , the welder shall see that,---a) all flammable material, oil, grease, oil soaked earth are removed from the area;b) no matches, lighters or smoking apparatus is present around his place of work.c) adequate precautions are taken to prevent fires being started by sparks, slag or hot metal.d) adequate number of fire extinguishers shall be available at work area for immediate use.e) adequate ventilation is to be maintained if the job work is in a confined area.f) If the work is on a pipe line, it is to be isolated by disconnection or making blind flange.5) The IM has to ensure the welding jobs are to be carried out as per hot work permit rules.

70. Fire-fighting equipment: 1) a) At every drilling rig at least 2 foam & 2 DCP type fire extinguishers shall be conveniently located. b) At every WOR at least 1 foam and 1 DCP fire extinguishers shall be provided. c) Foam shall not be used to extinguish electrical fire.

2) At every GGS and storage tank, a water ring main with adequate storage of water at site , pumping feeding hydrants and water monitors shall be provided and maintained.

3) Fixed-roof storage tank shall be provided with fixed foam connections.4) RI may by an order require a maintenance mobile FF equipment in addition to the above.5) a) A competent person shall once at least in every 3 months examine every FF system there b) A report of such

examination shall record, sign with date in a bound-paged book.71. Use of FF equipment: Every person working at DR, WOR, WHE, GGS or on such work where FF equipment may be

required to be used, shall be trained; regular fire drills shall be held.72. Contingency plan for fire: 1) The manager shall frame a contingency plan for fire and submit a copy to RI who may

approve it according to the need and demand there.2) The contingency plan shall contain---a) organization plan clearly stating the line of command and the responsibilities of each person involved in case of

emergency situations. b) equip. plan clearly stipulating the equipments make & type, capacity, location, correct operan

c) action plan clearly stipulating– i) alarm & communicating system, ii) system of notifying the authorities, iii) the duties of each involved, iv) when and how the equipment shall be used and when and how the action shall be carried out, v) guidelines for termination the action;

d) plan for training of personal and for drills.

CHAPTERVIII: MACHINERY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT 73. Use of certain machinery and equipment: 1) The CI may, from time to time, by notification, specify appliance, equipment, machinery or other

material that are or may be used in a mine which shall be of such type, standard and make as approved by CI by general order.

2) Where in the operation of the CI or RI any appliance, equipment, machinery or other material not notified under the sub-regulation1) is likely to endanger life or safety of any person in any mine, CI may prohibit the use of such appliance in any mine.

74. Classification of hazardous area: The mines shall be classified into different zones according to the degree of probability of hazardous atmosphere by the CI.

75. Use of electrical equipment in hazardous area: 1) No electrical appliance, equipment, or machinery shall be used in O hazardous area. 2) CI may specify electrical appliances that may be used in zone 1 & zone 2 area which will be standard & approved by CI.

76. General provisions about construction & maintenance of machinery: All parts of equipment used in the mine shall be of good construction, suitable material, adequate

strength and free from visible defect and shall be properly maintained. 77. Internal combustion engines (ICE): 1) ICEs of over 30 HP shall be provided with means, other than

manual, for starting them. 2) Where compressed air is used for starting the engine a NRV shall be provided in delivery line. 3) The exhaust system of the engine shall be provided with suitable device to prevent discharge of open-flame, sparks from the exhaust. 4) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent accumulation of vapor. 5) The Electrical accessories of ICE shall comply with provisions of Indian Electricity Rules 1956.

78. Apparatus under pressure: 1) All apparatus used at a pr greater than atmospheric pr shall be so constructed, installed

and maintained to prevent any risk of fire, bursting, explosion or collapse. 2) Every air receiver shall be fitted with a SV & air gauge to check the excess pressure. 3) Such equipment or fittings shall be hydraulically tested at a pr 1.5 times the working pr. 4) a) The discharge line of a gas compressor shall be provided with pr SRV; there shall be no

valve or fitting between the compressor and SRV. b) The pr SRV shall be set to open at a pr not exceeding 10% above the max allowable working pr. c) This SRV shall be tested once in every 6 months and it is to be recorded.

5) Every incoming gas line shall be provided with a shut-off valve at a safe distance.6) Without closing these safety valves no repairs shall be taken of any gas compressor or line. 79. Precautions regarding moving parts of machinery: 1) Every parts which shall be provided & used with a stopper, pawl or other reliable holder.2) Any moving parts of the machinery shall be fenced with proper guards to avoid any

running accident and the same can be opened to examine or repair purposes.3) No person shall be allowed to take up any repairs while the machine is on running.4) No person shall be allowed to shift or adjust a driving belt unless proper tool is designed for.

5) No person in close proximity to moving machine unless he shall wear a proper apron. 6) No unauthorized person shall be permitted to enter any engine room .

80. Engine rooms and their exists: Every engine, motor, compressor and pump room and every room in which highly flammable materials are stored shall be kept clean and be provided with at least 2 exists and properly maintained, kept free from obstructions.

81. Working and examination of machinery: 1) No machinery shall be operated without constant supervision of a competent person.2) The I/C of any machinery shall see before commencing the work, that it is working

properly or any defect noticed, it is to bring to the notice of the concerned person.3) No extra weight is added to the SVs and that the permissible pr of air is not exceeded.4) A competent person shall at least in every 7 days, make a thorough inspection of all

machinery and plant in use and shall record such inspections in a prescribed book.

CHAPTER IX: GENERAL SAFETY PROVISION82. House keeping: 1) Loose materials which are not required for use shall not be placed or left so as to

dangerously obstruct work places and passage ways. 2) All projecting nails and ends of railings shall be bent over to prevent injury.3) Scrap, waste & rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate in work places 4) Work places and passage ways that are slippery owing to oil, mud or other cause shall be

cleaned up or strewn with sand, sawdust or the like.5) Portable equipment shall be returned after use to its designated storage place.6) Equipment, tools and small objects shall not be left lying about where they could cause an

accident either by falling or causing person to trip.

83. General lighting: 1) Adequate general lighting arrangements shall be provided during working hours at the -----a) where the natural lighting is insufficient; b) derrick floor; c) driller’s stand, control house;d)monkey board; e) every engine and pump house; f) derrick sub-structure near BOP controls; g) every place where persons are to work; h) every means of escape, access or egress. 2) The lighting provided in a mine shall as far as possible to prevent glare or eyestrain. 84. Electric lighting: 1) Every electrical lighting apparatus shall be of a type approved by the CI. 2) The lighting system installed in the mine shall comply with the provisions of IER 1956.3) Every electrical lighting apparatus shall be so fitted as to protect it from accidental damage.85. Standards of lighting: The CI may specify the standards of lighting in any specified area or places in a mine.86. Emergency lighting: Adequate number of self-contained portable hand lamps of approved

type shall be made and kept available for immediate use in emergency.87. Supply and use of protective footwear: 1) No person shall go into work in a mine unless he

wears a protective footwear duly approved by CI.2) Protective footwear shall be supplied free of cost by the owner on every year.3) The owner, agent or manager shall maintain a sufficient stock of footwear to supply.88. Supply and use of protective helmet: 1) No person shall go into work at DR, WOR, rig

building/dismantling or any such place where he has to be protected from falling objects without helmet approved by CI suitable to work in a mine.

2) The owner, agent or manager shall supply such helmet on free of cost at every 3 yrs and also maintain sufficient stock available to as and when need.

89. Protective equipment: Every person engaged in the operations exposed to the risk of injury, poisoning, etc. shall be provided with--- a) depending upon the risk, suitable protective equipment including respiratory equipment, gloves, aprons; b) suitable protective outer clothing for use in rain and extreme weather conditions.

90. Supply and use of protective footwear, helmets, and equipment: 1) The owner, agent or manager shall provide protective footwear, helmet, and equipment on free of cost.

2) Every person provided with protective footwear, helmet shall wear while at work.91. Protection against noise: 1) Owner, agent or manger shall take practicable means to

reduce the noise level & reduce the exposure of work persons to noise. 2) No person shall enter without appropriate car protection, in which sound level is 115 dB or more. 3) No person shall be allowed to enter an area where sound level is 140 dB or more.

4) The CI may notify time to time to specify the permissible noise exposures in a mine. 92. Communication: 1) Efficient means of communication shall be provided and maintained

between manned installations , the office of the manager and other places of work. This shall be by radio telephone & an alternative means of signaling shall also be provided.

2) The communication and signaling system installed in mine shall comply with provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules 1956.

93. Safety belts and lifelines: The owner, agent shall provide an approved safety belt suitable for the hazard exposure which shall be attached by means of a lifeline to a fixed anchor and adjusted to allow a drop not exceeding 1.8 m in case of fall.

94. Precaution against toxic dusts, gases and ionizing radiation: 1) The emission of toxic dust, gases, fumes & ionizing radiation shall be prevented or controlled as far as possible.

2) Every person liable to be exposed to toxic dust, gases, fumes, radiation shall be instructed in the safe working techniques by a competent person appointed for the purpose.

3) The CI may time to time by notification specify the permissible limits of exposure to toxic dusts, gases, fumes and ionizing radiation.

95. Safety warning signs: 1) Storage area and containers of toxic, corrosive, flammable, piousness & radio active material shall be labeled and appropriately stored.

2) Warning signs shall be posted to denote any hazardous situation.3) Warning signs shall be posted in areas where the use of PPE is required.4) Identification signs shall be conspicuously posted to locate emergency equipment.5) Pipelines carrying steam or fluids at high pressure shall be conspicuously identified. 96. Protection against pollution of environment: 1) Any oil discharged from a well during its completion, testing and repairs shall be collected in

suitably constructed and adequately fenced disposal pits.2) No disposal pits shall be constructed within 45 m of any railway, public road or any other

permanent structure not belonging to the owner.3) Formation water, oil, drilling fluid, waste, chemical substances or refuse from a well, tank or

production installation shall not be permitted a) to create a hazard to public health & safety ; b) to run into or contaminate any fresh water; c ) to run over or damage any land, highway or public road.

4) a) Gas produced at any installation shall not be discharged to the atmosphere unless burnt in accordance with or approved by the CI through a special order. b) Gas to be burned, referred to in Cl. (a) shall be discharged from a flare line in the following ----

i) the flare-line shall terminate with the vertical rise of at least 9 m may be approved by RI.ii) The flare-line shall be adequately anchored & provided with suitable means to fire.iii) when the gas-flow is intermittent, a remote electrical igniter to be used to fire any gas.97. Fencings: 1) The Christmas tree provided at any well shall be kept fenced with locking.2) The protected area surrounding every DR or WOR, GGS, F stack etc. shall be provided

with fence of not less than 1.8 m in height.3) a) Precautions shall be taken to prevent any unauthorized persons from having access to

any place which been duly fenced. b) Every fence shall once at least in every 7 days be examined by a competent person and shall be recorded, signed with date by him.

4) If any doubt arises as to whether any fence, guard, barrier or gate provided under these regulations is adequate, proper or secure, it shall be referred to the CI or decisions, whose decision thereon shall be final.

CHAPTER X : MISCELLANEOUS98. General safety: No person shall negligently or willfully do anything likely to endanger

life or limb in the mine or omit to do anything necessary for the safety of the mine.99. Safety and health education and instructions:100. Place of accident not to be disturbed: 101. Pointing out of contraventions detected during inspections:102. Signing of returns, notices and correspondence:103. CI to exercise powers of the RI:104. Appeals to the CI:105. Appeals to Committee:106. Repeal and saving