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REGISTERED No. D. (D.N.)-72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 477] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1983/KARTIKA 5, 1905 Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as A separate

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MINISTRY OF LABOUR & REHABILITATION

(Department of Labour)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 27th October, 1983

S.O. 778(E).—Whereas the Central Govern- ment is satisfied that for the prevention of appre- hended danger and the speedy remedy of condi- tions likely to cause danger it is necessary in making regulations under section 57 of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952) to dispense with the delay that would result from previous publication and reference to Mining Boards under sub-sections (1), (2) and (4) of section 59 of the said Act.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers con- ferred by section 57 read with section 60 of the said Act, the Central Government hereby makes the following regulations, namely :—

CHAPTER I—PRELIMINARY

1. Short title, extent and application.—(1) These regulations may be called the Oil Mines Re- gulations. 1983.

(2) They extend to the whole of India.

(3) They shall apply to every oil mine.

(4) They shall come into force on the date of

their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.—In these regulations, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or con- text—

(1) "Act" means the Mines Act, 1952;

(2) "acidizing" means the treatment of oil- bearing limestone or other formations by chemical reaction with acid in order to increase , production;

(3) "annular space" means the space sur- rounding pipe suspended in the well. The outer wall of the annular space may be an open hole or it may be a string or larger pipe;

(4) "approved" means approved by the Chief Inspector by a general or special order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein.

(5) "back-up tong" means the drill pipe tong suspended in the derrick and used to hold a section of drill pipe while an- other section is unscrewed from it by use of another tong;

(6) "bleed" means to drain off liquid or gas generally slowly through a valve; te

bleed off moans a controlled release of the pressure of a well of pressurised equipment;

(7) "blowout" means a sudden, violent escape

of gas and oil from a well;

(8) "blowout preventer" means a device at- tached immediately above the casing to control pressures and prevent escape of fluids from the annular space between the drill pipe and casing or shut off the hole if no drill pipe is in the hole, should a kick or blowout occur;

(16) "derrick" means the compound latticed structure used over the bore hole for drilling or well servicing puprposes;

(17) "District Magistrate" in relation to any mine, means the District Magistrate or the Deputy Commissioner, as the case may be, who is vested with the execu- tive powers of maintaining law and order in the revenue district in which the mine is situated;

Provided that in the case of a mine which is situated partly in one district and partly in an- other, the District Magistrate for the purposes of these regulations shall be the District Magistrate auhorised in this behalf by the Central Govern- ment:

(9) "casing" means a steel pipe placed in an oil or gas well as drilling progresses. The function of casing is to prevent the wall of the hole from caving during drilling and to provide a means of extracting the oil if the well is productive:

(10) "cellar" means an excavation under the derrick to provide space for items of equipment at the top of the well bore. Also serves as a pit to collect drainage of water and other fluids under the floor for subsequent disposal by jetting ;

(11) "cementing" means the operation by which cement slurry is forced down through the casing and out at the lower end in such a way that it fills the space between the casing and sides of the well- bore to a pre-determined height above the bottom of the well. This is for the purpose of securing casing in place and excluding water and other fluids from the well-bore;

(12) "christmas tree" means the valves and fittings assembled at the top of a well to control the flow of the fluids;

(13) "competent person" means a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings of working conditions which are unsani- tary, hazardous or dangerous to work- persons and who has authorisation to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them;

(14) "completed well" means a well in which the productive forknation is open to the wellbore with equipment installed in the well and at the wellhead so that it is physically able to produce oil or gas;

(15) "crown block" means a multi-sheaved assembly mounted at the top of the der- rick or mast and used in conjunction with a travelling block for raising and lowering the drill string, casing, tubing, rods and other tools;

(18) "draw-works" means an assembly of shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, belts, clutches, catheads and|or other mecha- nical devices, suitably mounted and pro- vided with controls for hoisting, opera- ting and handling the equipment used for drilling a well or servicing a produc- ing well. Draw-waffle may be either stationary or portable;

(19) "drilling-in" means the process of drilling- in or into, a productive or potentially productive geological horizon;

(20) "drilling rig" means the complete struc- ture and machinery required for drilling purposes at the bore-hole site;

(21) "elevator" means a steel mechanical device used in connection with the hoisting equipment, suspended from the tra- velling block for holding in suspension pipe or rod being lowered into or pulled from a well;

(22) "escape line" means an inclined wire line to carry a safety carriage or slide running from a point above the racking platform of the derrick or mast down to a ground anchor;

(23) "explosimeter" means an instrument to measure the concentration of flammable gas;

(24) "explosive" shall have the same meaning as is assignee to that term in the Indian Explosives Act 1884;

(25) "flame-proof equipment" means an equip- ment that can withstand without injury any explosion of the inflammable gas that may occur within it and can prevent the transmission of flame such as will ignite the inflamable gas which may be present in the surrounding atmosphere;

(26) "fl,aninuiMp'' me,ans capable of being easily ignited, burning intensely or having a rapid rate of flame spread;

(27) "flare" means an open flame used to

dispose of unwantesd gas;

(28) "floor block" means a single sheave pulley or snatch block fixed at or near floor level by means of which the direction of pulley on a rope can be varied;

(29) "form" means a form as set out in the

Schedule;

(30) "fracturing" means the process of forcing a fluid into the subsurface strata with the purpose of opening flow passages for production;

(31) "gas" means the vapour state of the hydro-carbons occurring in or derived from petroleum or natural gas ;

(32) "gas cut mud" means and with entrained formation gas which gives the mud a characteristic fluffy texture;

(33) "gas-free" means the concentration of inflammable and/or toxic gases as measured with instrumentation in any lank or area is within safe prescribed limit value of the gas being measured for persons to enter;

(34) "gas well" means a well which is on continuous production from a gas bearing Zone or a well in which casing is run for continuous production of gas under forseable circumstances;

(35) "group gathering station" means a production facility used for gathering, treating, or storing oil or gas;

(36) "hazardous area" means an area where during normal operations a hazardous atmosphere is likely to occur in sufficient quantity to constitute a hazard;

(37) "hazardous .atmosphere" means an atmosphere containing any flammable gas or vapour in a concentration cap- able of ignition;

(38) "high line or outline" means a rope used to carry pipes, drilling tools or other equipment from a derrick or must to Ihe derrick walk or other location outsidr the derrick or mast;

(3(i) "insInlladon" mixins any fixed installation or part of a fixed installation which is maintained withtin the mine or is to be established thera in coune-ction with exploitation of oil or gas or with explo- ration with a view to such exploitation;

(40) "installation manager" means the person appointed in writing by the owner or agent of the installation to be incharge of and responsible for all operations and activities on or in connection with the installation;

(41) "ionising radiation" means emission due to self disruptive fission of atomic|nucleus of any radioactive substance which is hazardous to health;

(42) "kick" means a sudden pressure-surge of short duration caused by influx of formation fluids entering well being drilled;

(43) "kelly cook" means a valve installed bet- ween swivel and the kelly. When a high pressure back flow begins the driller can close, this valve and keep the pres- sure off the swivel and rotary hose ;

(44) "lubricator" means an extention of cas- ing or tubing above a valve on top of the casing or tubing head. Lubrica- tors are provided with a pressure sealing device at the upper and to afford a seal on the wireline or other connection, attached to tools run into a well;

(45) "machinery" means—

(a) any stationary or portable engine, air or gas compressor, boiler or steam apparatus which is, or

(b) any such apparatus, appliance or com- bination of appliances intended for developing, storing, transmitting, con- verting or utilising energy which is, or

(c) any such apparatus, appliance or com- bination of appliances if any power developed, stored* transmitted con- verted or utilised thereby is used or intended for use in connection with drilling, production and transport ope- ration;

(46) "monkey board" means a movable or fixed platform on which work-persons stand to handle pipes or other equipment racked on the derrick;

(47) "mud" means the liquid that is circulated through the wcllbore during rotary drill- ing and workover operations;

(AH) "mud pit" means the reservoir or tank through ^tiirh (he drilling mad is cycled to allow sand and fire sediments to settle out where additives are mixed with mud and where the fluid is temporarily stored before being pumped back into the well;

(49) "mud-pump" means a large single or double acting pump used to circulate mud down the drill pipe and up the annulus, under normal operation;

(50) "official" means a person appointed in written by the owner, agent or manager to perform special duties of supervision in a mine or part thereof and includes an installation manager, a safety officer and •4. fire officer;

(51) "oil well" means a well which is on con- tinuous production from an oil bearing zone or a well in which casing is run for continuous oil production under foresee- able circumstances;

(2) "oil saver" means a gland at the top of the control head to minimise escape of oil or gas when operating wire-line tools;

(53) "petroleum class A and B" shall have the same meaning as is assigned to the term in the Indian Petroleum Act 1934;

(54) "pipe-rack" means a structure located ad- jacent to, but usually below, the level of the rig floor, on which pipe or cas- ing may be stored or racked:

(55) "platform" means a working space for persons, elevated above the surrounding lloor or ground for the operation of machinery and equipment;

(56) "quarter" means a period of three months ending on the 31st March. 30th .Tune. 30th September, or 31st December;

(57) "racked" refers to tubular goods or rods standing in the derrick or mast or stored on a pipe rack;"

(58) "racking platform" means a platform in the derrick or mast at an elevation where a clerrickman is normallv required to handle stands being racked;

(59) ''railway" means a railways as defined in the Tndian Railways Act 1890 (9 of 1890);

(60) "regional inspector" means the Inspector of Mines in charge ol the regi"n "r Itoal area or ureas in which the mines situat- ed or the group or class of mines to which the mine belongs, over which he exercises hi* powers under the Act;

(61) "rigging up" means an act of assembling the" drilling rig and auxiliary equipment prior to commencement of drilling ope- rations;

(62) "rotary hose" means the hose that con- ducts the circulating fluid from the stand pipe to the swivel and kelley;

(63) "rotary table" means a power operated turn-table on the rig floor primarily used for rotating the drilling sting;

(64) "safe area" means an area no part of which

lies within a hazardous area;

(65) "schedule" means a Schedule appended

to these regulations;

(66) "stabbing" means inserting the threaded end of a pipe or rod into the coupling of another such;

(67) "stand(s)" means sections of pipe cons- isting of two or more made-up lengths which are stood or racked in a derrick or mast;

(68) "standard railing" means a vertical barrier errected along exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening, ramp, platform or walkway to prevent tails of persons;

(69) "sub-structure" means the foundation on which, normally, the derrick and engines sit. The height of sub-structure varies depending upon the equipment required such as the blowout preventers for the particular operation;

(70) "swabbing" means the operation of a lifting device on a wireline to bring well fluids to the surface when the well docs not flow naturally. This is a temporary operation to determine whether or not the well can be made to flow or require artificial lift or stimulation to bring oil to the surface;

(71) "tocboard" means a vertical barrier at floor level erected along exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening, plat- form, walkway or ramp to prevent falls of materials;

(72) "toxic dustjgas" means any dust or gas which can cause a reversible or unrevcr- sible disturbance of the normal physiolo- gical processes of one or more bodily systems;

(73) "1 ravelling bl"ck" means a multi-shcived pulley block used in conjunction with the fixed crown block for raising and

lowering the drilling string, casing, tub- ing rods and other tools;

(74) "well" means a, hole in the ground--

(a) made or being made by drilling, boring or in any other manner from which any petroleum or natural gas is obtained or obtainable or tor the pur- pose of obtaining petroleum and na- tural gas;

(b) used, drilled or being drilled for the purpose of obtaining water for injec- tion or for injecting natural gas, air, water or any oiher substance into underground formation;

(75) ''wellhead" means an assembly on top of the well casing strings with outlets and valves for controlling flow of pro- duction;

(76) "well perforating" means perforating well casing and|or cement to provide flow passages for production or for test- ing or fracturing purposes;

(77) "work-over or well servicing" means to perform one or more of a variety of re- medial operations on a producting oil well with the hope of restoring and in- creasing production. Examples of such operations arc scraping, deepening, plug- ging back, pulling and resetting line, squeeze cementing, shooting and acidiz- ing;

(78) "zone 'o' hazardous area" means an area in which hazardous atmosphere is con tinuously present;

(79) "zone 1 hazardous area" means an area in which a hazardous atmosphere is likely to occur under normal operating conditions;

(80) "zone 2 hazardous area" means an area in which a hazardous atmosphere is likely to occur only undsr abnormal operating conditions.

CHAPTER IT—RETURNS, NOTICES AND PLANS

3. Notice of opening.—- (1) The notice required by section 16 of the Act shall be submitted in form I.

2. When a mine has been opened, the owner, agent or manager shall forthwith communicate the actual date of opening to the Chief Inspector and to the Regional Inspector.

4. Quarterly returns.— On or before the 20th day of January, April, July and October in every year, the owner, agent or manager shall submit to the Chief Inspector and the Regional Inspector correct returns in respect of the preceding quarter in Form IT.

5. Annual returns.— On or before the 20th day of February of every year, the owner, agent or manager shall submit to the District Magistrate and to the Chief Inspector annual returns in res- pect of preceding year in Form III.

6. Change in name and addresses, etc. — (1) When a change occurs in the name or ownership of a mine or in the address of the owner, the owner, agent or manager shall within seven days from the date of the change give to the Chief Ins- pector and the Regional Inspector notice in Form I.

(2) When any appointment is made of an agent, manager, installation manager, safety officer or fire officer or when the employment of any such person is terminated or any such person leaves the said employment or when any change occurs in the address of any agent or manager, the ow- ner, agent or manager shall within seven days from the date of such appointment, termination or change give to the Chief Inspector and the Regional Inspector notice in Form I.

7. Notice of accident.— (1) When there occurs

in or about a mine —

(i) an accident causing toss of life or serious bodily injury in connection with mining operation,

(ii) an explosion or ignition,

(iii) a blowout,

(iv) an outbreak of fire,

(v) a brusting of any pipeline or equipment containing crude oil, natural gas, steam, compressed air or other substance at a pressure, greater than the atmospheric pressure,

(vi) a breakage or fracture of any essential part of draw-works drilling line or failure of emergency break,

(vii) a breakage, fracture or failure of any essential part of any derrick, mast mac- hinery or apparatus whether the safety of persons may be endangered,

(viii) an influx of noxious gases,

(ix) any accident due to explosives,

The owner, agent or manager shall forthwith in- form the Regional Inspector by telephone or ex- press telegram or by special messenger and shall also within 24 hours of every such occurrence give notice thereof in Form IV to the District Magis- trate, the Chief Inspector and the Regional Ins- pector.

(2) When an accident causing loss of life oi serious bodily injury occurs in or about a mine in connection with the generation, storage, transfor- mation, transmission, supply or use of electrical cneregy, the owner agent or manager shall also

forthwith inform the Electricial Inspector of Mines by telephone, express telegram or special messen- ger.

(3) If death results from any injury already re- ported as serious under sub-regulations (1) and (2) the owner, agent or manager shall within 24 hours of his being informed of the death* give notice thereof to the District Magistrate, the Chief Ins- pector and the Regional Inspector.

(4) Tn respect of every person killed or injured as above, the owner, agent or manager shall, send to the Chief Inspector particulars in Forms V and VI within seven days of such occurrence or 15 days of the injured person lemming to duty, as the case may be.

H. Notice of disease.— Where any person emp- loyed in a mine contracts any disease notified by the Central Government in the Oflicial Gazette, the owner, agent or manager shall, within three days of his being informed of the disease, give notice thereof in Form VIT to the District Magistrate, the Chief Inspector, the Regional Inspector and the Inspector of Mines (Medical).

9. Plans-—(1) The owner agent or manager of every mine shall be keep the following plans :—

(a) A key plan showing the area duly de- marcated, in which operations for the winning of petroleum or natural gas or both and ancillary operations are earned on.

(b) A plan showing ths location of oil, gas and abandoned wells, gathering stations, pipelines including their access routes, railway, power transmission line, public road or building or other permanent structures not belonging to the owner, rivers and water courses within the win- ning area mentioned in clause fa).

(2) The name of the mine and of its owner, the true north or the magentic meridian with date and scale shall be shown on the plan mentioned in clause (a) of sub regulation (1).

CHAPTER III—MINE OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES

10. Qualifications of Inspectors,— (1) After the coming in+o-force of these regulations, no new person shall be appointed as Chief Inspector unless he holds a degree or diploma in mining engineer- ing of an educational institution approved by the Central Government.

(2) After the coming into force of these regula- tions, no person shall be appointed as ;;n Inspector unless he holds a degree or diploma in mining or petroleum enginccrinc of an educational institution approved by the Central Government :

Provided that -—

(i) in relation to electrical machinery installed in mines, a person holding a degree or

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diploma in electrical engineering of an educational institution approved by the Central Government may be so appoint- ed;

(ii) in relation to other machinery or mech- anical appliances installed in mines, a person holding a degree or diploma In mechanical engineering of an education- al institution approved by the Central Government may be so appointed; and

(iii) in relation to the provisions of the Act and of the regulations, and of orders made thereunder, which relate to matters concerning the health and welfare of persons, a person holding a degree or diploma in medicine, surgery and|or in social science or labour welfare, as the case may be, of an educational institu- tion approved by the Central Government a person holding such other qualifica- tions as the Central Government may approve in this behalf may be so ap- pointed.

11. Definition.— For the purpose of this Chap- ter, oil and gas wells and all installations COQflecV ted with the winning of petroleum or natural gas or both in an area duly demarcated by the owner or agent shall be deemed to constitute one mine :

Provided that where special conditions exist, the Chief Inspector may, by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify there- in, permit or require the division of any one such area into two or more separate mines.

12. Appointment of managers.— No mine shal he opened, worked or re-opened unless there is a manager of the mine being a person duly appointed. If any question arises whether any person so ap- pointed is competent to perform the duties of manager, the Chief Inspector shall give a decision.

13. Appointment of installation managers.—(I) At every mine, one or more installation managers shall be appointed to hold charge of the different insta'lations of the mine.

(2) An installation manager may hold chargt

of more than one installation:

Provided that where the Regional Inspector is of the opinion that due to conditions existing at a mine, it is not possible for the installation manager to perform his duties in proper manner, he may by an order in writing and for reasons to be re- corded therein require the appointment of such number of insta'lation managers as he may specify in the order.

14. Appointment of safety of officer.— The ow- ner or agent of every mine shall appoint a safety officer to assist the manager in promotion of safety and health at work, who, to the best of the know-

Icdjjr and belief of the nw\^\- <-n a gen I. Im¹. skill and competence .suitable I'oi the appointment. In case of ;iny doubt, the Inspector shall give a deci- sion.

15. Appointment of fire officer,- ••- (1) At every

mine one or more persons shall be appointed to be 1hc fire officer for tire fighting and to revise the manager on fire prevention measures.

(2) No person shall be appointed as a tire officer of more than one mine or in an} other capacity in the same mine without prior permission in writing of the Regional Inspector and subject to such ecm- di'ions as may be specified therein.

16. Appointment of competent persons.-- (I) The owner, agent or manager ol every mine shall appoint such number of competent persons as is sufficient to secure, durins each of the working shift.

(a) adequate inspection of the installation

and the equipment thereof;

(b) a thorough supervision of all operations

at the installation;

(c) installation, running and maintenance in , . safe working order of all machinery in

the mine; and

(d) the enforcement of the requirements of

the Act and its regulations.

12) Copies of all appointments made under sub- regulat'on 11) and duties assigned to the compe- tent persons shall be entered in n bound-paged book: kept for the purpose. A list of all such eom- p-tent nrrsons shall also he maintained.

17. General management.— (1) The owner. a*en( and manager shall provide for the safety and proper discipline of'person., ernplnycd jn fhc mine.

(2) Except in a case of emergency, no person who is not an official or a competent person shall give, otherwise than through the manager, instruc- tions to a person employed in a mine who is res- ponsible to the manager.

18. Duties of persons employed in mines.— (\) Every person shall strictly adhere to the provisions of the Act and of the regulations and ciders made thereunder and to anv order or direc- t'on issued by the manager or an official with a v;ew to the safety or convenience of persons, not being inconsistent with the Ac; and these regula- tions, nor shall he neslecf or refuse to obey such orders or directions.

(2) Before beginning work every person shall examine his place of work and the equipment that he is to use and shall forthwith report to his superi- or any dangerous defect thar he may discover.

O) Evrry person shall maki proper use of all Mtrviwrds. sLif-rv devices r>nd other appliances pimii-K-rl t'l-n hr. pintcction • ,i the protection of others.

(4) Except in an emergency,, no person unless duly authorised, shall interfere with, remove, alter or displace any safety device or other appliance provided for his protection or the protection of others, or interfere with any method or process adopted with a view to avoiding accidents and in- juries to health.

(5) No person shall, while on duty, throw any stone or other missile with intent to cause injury or light or behave in a violent nnnner.

(6) No person shall sleep or rcsL in a dangerous p'aee such as scaffolds or cranes or in the vicinity of dangerous or toxic substances, running machines or velrclcs and heavy equipment.

(7) Every person shall wear protective equip- ment and clothing suited to his duties and to the weather conditions.

(S) Every person receiving any injury in the course oi his duty shall as SO.MI as possible report the same to an official or u> the competent person m charge of a first aid station who shall airange for the necessary first-aid to the injured person.

jv, uuties or manager,— (1) In every mine, daily personal supervision shall be exercised by (he manager.

(2) The manager shall :>•;:• that sufficient supply of proper materials and appliance^ for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act, its regula- tions and orders made thereunder and for ensur- ing the safely of the mine and persons employed therein, is always provided a" the mine: and if he is not the owner or agent oi the mine, he shall re- port in writing to the owner or agent when any- thing uhieh he is not competent to order, is re- quired for the aforesaid purpose. A copy of every such report shall be recorded in a bound paged book kept for the purpose.

f3) The manager shall assign to every compe- cent person his particular duties, and shall on his appointment make over to him n copy of the re- gulations, rules and bve-k.ws and of any orders made thereunder which a^eet him and shall take a'l possible steps to ensure that everv such person understands carries out enforces the provisions therein contained in a proper manner.

(4) The manager shall examine all reports, re- fisters aim tuner records required to be made or kept in pursuance of the Act, its regulations and orders made thereunder and vhall countersign alormwiih date. He may however, by an or in writing delegate this duty to an installation manager or other official.

(5) The manager shall give attention to and cause to be carefully investigated any specific re-

presentation or complaint ihm may be made to him in writing by a work-person of the mine as 10 any matter affecting the safety or health of persons in or about the mine.

(6) When an accident resulting in any serious bodily injury to any person or in loss o[ lite occurs in mine, the man age. i shall inspect the site of acci- dent as soon as possible and shall also either him- self or through safety ollicei have an enquiry made into the causes of and circumstances leading to the accident. The results of ^veiy such enquiry and a plan and section of the s;te ol the accident show- ing the details shall be submitted to the Regional Inspector within seven days ol ihc date of occur- rence.

(7) The manager shell perform such other duties as have been specified in that behalf under the Act, its regulations and orders made there- under.

(8) The manager may sLbpend or take such drs- ciplinary action as he thinks lit, against the work- persons for contravention ol any provision of the Act, the regulations and orders made thereunder.

(9) The manager shall maintain, in a bound paged book kept for the purpose, a diary and shall record therein the findings of each of his inspections and also the act taken by him to rec- tify the defects mentioned.

20. Duties of installation manager.—The ins- tallation manager shall carry out the following duties :

(1) He shall have responsible charge and cont- rol of such installations and shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him bv the manager.

(2) He shall see that a notice of his appoint- ment is posted at a place in the installation in such a position that it can be easily and conven- iently read.

(3) He shall see that in the installation assign- ed to him, all work is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Act, its regulations and orders made thereunder.

(4) He shall visit and examine the installations

under his charge on every working day.

(5) He shall see when any drilling rig. work- over rig and associated equipment or production equipment or pipeline is shifted or newly install- ed that it is given a trial-run before it is put into use and shall be present during every such trial run.

(6) He shall see that all persons employed at the installation are thoroughly insirueted and familiar with ihe provisions ef the Standing Ordeis imule under these regulation-! relating to prevention of blowout and lire.

(7; He shall sec that the provisions of the Act, ils regulations and ordeis made thereunder relating to the installation, maintenance, operation or examination of machinery and equipment arc properly carried out by himself or by competent persons or work-persons, as the case may be, appointed for the purpose.

IS) When during the construction o\' an instal- lation or any operation thereat, there is an oner- L'cncy or apprehended emergency endangering the life or safety of any person or the stability and safety of the installation, he shall take or require to be taken such measures as arc necessary or expedient to¹ avoid the emergency.

(9) No requirement in these regulations shall be taken as prohibiting or restricting the taking of such measures.

-21. Duties of salety officer.—The safety officer.

shall carry out the following duties :—•

I I) He shall inspect, as often as may be neces- sary, the installations of the mine \vitli_ a view to identify the latent dangers which may cause bodily injury or impair health of any person.

(2) He shall advise the manager on measures

necessary to prevent dangerous situations.

(3 ) He shall enquire into the circumstances and causes of all accidents whether involving per- sons or nol and advise the manager on measures necessary to prevent recurrence of such accidents.

(4) He shall collect, compile and analyse infor- mation in respect of accidents and dangerous oc- currences with a view to promote safe practices and improvement of working environment.

(5) He shall see that all nev\ workers and workers transferred to new jobs receive adequate safety training, instructions and guidance.

(fi) He shall maintain a detailed record of ihi

work performed by him.

22. Duties of fire officer.—The fire officer shall

carry out the following duties :—

( I) He shall ensure the observance of the pro- visions of the Act, regulations and orders made thereunder concerning fire detection and firc- iighting systems and shall advise the manager on measures necessary to ensure adequate protection against fire.

(2) He shall ensure proper layout, installation

and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment.

(3 ) He shall see that pre-fire plan for likely firt

situations are prepared.

(4) He shall organise regular training of per- sons in charge of early tire-lighting duties with particular icfercuee In pr^-tirc pi.in, correct size- up and handling of lire problems.

(5) He shall see that persons in-charge of fire fighting duties undertake simulated fire drills at least once in every month to study promptness ot response and effective tactics.

(6) He shall examine at least once in every month all devices and equipment of fire detection and fire-fighting systems in the mine and report any defect in the same to the manager.

(7) He shall exercise a general supervision and co-ordination during control and extinguishment of any fire in the mine.

(8) He shall enquire into the causes and cir- cumstances of all fires with a view to prevent re- currence.

(9) He shall maintain a detailed record of the

work performed by him.

23. Duties of competent persons.—Every com- petent 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 supe- rior official;

(b) absent himself without having previous- ly obtained permission from such offi- cial 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

24. 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 firmly connected to a rigid foundation and shall be adequately secur- ed to" prevent it from overturning because of wind velocity.

25. Derrick platforms and floors.—(1) On every derrick or portable mast, a platform at least 0.60 metres wide shall be provided on at least one side of the crown block. The platform shall be equipped on its outer edges with a two-rail rail- ing at least one metre high and toe-board 0.15 metre high.

(2) On every derrick or mast, platforms shall be provided for persons to stand on while they handle pipe or other equipment racked in or on the derrick. The platforms shall completely cover the space from the working edge of the platform back to the legs and girts of ihc derrick and shall be firmly secured.

(3) The working edge of inside derrick plat- forms shall be so placed that there is adequate clearance for safe passage of travelling block.

(4) Platforms, floors and walkways shall be kept free of dangerous projections or obstructions and shall be maintained reasonably free from oil grease, water or other similar materials. Ade- quate protection against slipping shall be provid- ed wherever necessary.

26. Ladders.—(1) Every derrick shall be equipped with a ladder arrangement ensuring safe access to all elevated walking and working plat- forms.

(2) Access, from ladder to working platforms shall be properly secured with railings and toe boards.

(3) The top end of each ladder or ladder sec- tion shall extend not less than one metre above the platform.

(4) Landing platforms or cages shall be pro- vided on ladders of more than 6 metres to a maxi- mum unbroken length of 9 metres.

(5) All landing platforms shall be equipped with railings and toe-hoards so arranged us to give safe access to the ladder,

27. Safety belts and life lines.—Every person who works above the first girt of a derrick or mast shall be provided with approved type of safety belt and lifeline and shall use the same unless he is otherwise protected against the danger of fall- ing from a height.

28. Escape fine.—Every derrick shall be pro- vided with an escape line installed in such a man- ner as to lead away from the derrick.

29. Weight indicator.—On every drilling rig a weight indicator shall be provided and used to register a close indication of the load suspended from the hoisting line.

30. Escape exits.—The ng floor area and each drawwork engine floor area shall have not less than two escape exits placed on opposite sides of the rig to give unobstructed escape.

31. Guardrails, handrails and covers.—(1) Floor openings, and floor holes shall be guarded by a standard railing and toe board and (or cover.

(2) Every open sided floor or platform 1.8 metres or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing.

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

(4) Open-sided floors* walkways, platforms or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equip- ment and similar hazards shall be guarded with standard railing and toe-board.

32. Draw-works.—(1) The draw-works shall be fitted with a suitable device with its control near the driller's stand to stop the draw-works in case of an emergency.

(2) No draw-work shall be operated unless all

guards are in position and maintained.

(3) If lubrication fittings arc not accessible with guards in place, machinery shall be stopped for oiling and greasing.

(4) The brakes, linkage and brake flanges ot draw-works shall be examined by a competent per- son once at least in every 24 hours. If any de- fect is discovered during such examination, the draw-work shall not be used until such defect is remedied.

33. Cathead and catline.—(1) Catheads operated manually shall be equipped with a guide divider to ensure separation of the first warp of line av rope.

(2) The key seat and projecting key on a cat- head shall be covered with a smooth thimble or plate.

(3) 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 ro- tation of the cathead.

(4) 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) Power tongs shall be used together with back-up tongs for tightening of pipe joints.

(2) Tong counterbalance weights and lines shall be provided with guards to prevent accident- al contact.

(3) The ends of tong safety lines shall be secur-

ed with not less than three wire-line clamps.

(4) A tubular post shall be installed in front of driller's position so as to provide protection against tong swinging back in even of failure of safety line.

35. Safely chains.—All tongs, ends of rotary hose and suspension sheaves shall be fitted with safety chains to provide support in the event of failure of normal connection.

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36, Hoisting lines.—(1) All hoisting lines (wire ropes) shall be visually examined by a competent person once in seven days and the superficial condition of the wires as to wear, cor- rosion, brittleness and fracture shall be noted. A report of every such examination shall be record- ed in a bound paged book kept for the purpose and shall be signed and dated by the person who made the examination.

(2) If an any examination made as aforesaid there is discovered any weakness or defect by which the safety of persons may be endangered, such weakness or defect shall be immediately re- ported in writing to the installation manager and until such weakness or defect is remedied the hoisting line shall not be used.

37. Rigging equipment for material handling.— (1) Rigging equipment for material handling shall be checked prior to and during its use to ensure that it is safe.

(2) Rigging equipment shall not be loaded in

excess of its recommended safe working load.

38. Storage of materials.—(1) All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked or other- wise secured to prevent sliding, falling or collapse.

(2) Passage ways shall be kept clear to pro- vide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or persons,

39. Construction and loading of pipe racks.— (\) Construction of pipe rack* shall be designed to support any load placed thereon.

(2) Adequate provision shall be made to pre- vent pipe, tubular material or other round mate- rial from rolling off pipe racks.

(3) No person shall go between pipe racks and a load of pipe during loading, unloading and trans- ferring operations.

40. Rigging-up and rig dismantling.— (1) The raising and installation of heavy loads shall be done during daylight unless adequate general lighting arrangements are provided at the.place of work. -

(2) All loose parts shall be securely fastened.

(3) Guy lines, high lines, snub lines and such other lines as may be necessary shall not be ins- talled within six metres of any electric transmis- sion line.

(4) The exhausts of internal combustion en- gines shall be provided with water quenched or other effective spark arrestors.

(5) High pressure circulating fluid lines and steam lines shall pass underneath walkways, doors and platforms and shall be securely bolted down.

(6) Every drilling rig shall be provided with an automatic device which shall prevent the as- cending travelling block to come closer than two metres to the crown block.

(7) While dismantling the rig the wellhead shall be protected against damage from sliding or falling object.

(K) Components from aloft including nuts, bolts and cleats shall be lowered safely to the ground either singly bundled or in containers.

41. Mud tanks and mud pumps.—(1) Mud tanks shall be so designed and installed as to provide positive suction to mud pumps.

(2) All rmid. pumps connected to a drilling rig shall be equipped with a safety pressure relief valve and an operating gauge in the system. The valve shall be set to discharge at a pressure not in excess of the established working pressure of the pump, pipe and fittings.

(3) The discharge from a safety pressure relief valve shall be piped to a place where it will not endanger persona.

(4) There shall be no valve between a pump

and its safety pressure relief valve.

42. Blowout prevention equipment.—(T) In a well after the surface casing is set no drilling shall be carried out unless blowout prevention eguip- ment is securely installed and maintained.

(2) Blowout prevention equipment shall at

least consist of,—

(a) anc bag type preventer for closing re- gardless whether drilling equipment is in the hole or not,

(b) one blind ram preventer for closing

against an open hole,

(c) one. pipe ram preventer located below the blind ram preventer for closing with drilling equipment in use in the hole.

(3) The blowout prevention equipment shall include two seamless steel pipes at least 50 milli- metres in diameter and connected to the blowout preventer assembly, one for the bleeding off pres- sure and one for killing the well. The pipes shall be straight and lead to opposite side of the drill- ing platform. Each pipeline shall be located be- low at least one set of blowout preventers.

(4) Each pipeline shall consist of components having a working pressure equal to that of the blowout preventers.

(5) The bleed-off line shall be securely tied down and connected to a suitable manifold which shall permit the flow to be diverted through a full opening line or through either of two lines each coin dining tin adjustable cliokc ;ind connected to a mud tank through a mud-gas separator.

43. Control system for blowout prcventers.- (1) All manual controls for mechanically operat- ed blowout preventers shall be located at least 0.60 metres outside the derrick substructure. Instructions for operating the controls shall be posted prominently near the control wheel.

(2) AH controls of power operated blowout preventers shall be located near to the driller on the derrick floor.

(3) A remote control panel for the blowout preventers shall also be installed at ground floor level at safe distance from the derrick floor.

(4) All controls for blowout preventers shall

be clearly identified with suitable markers.

44. Testing of blowout prevention equipment.— (1) The blowout prevention equipment including pipes and control valves shall be pressure tested :

(a; During initial installation and subse- quent installations to working pressure, bag type preventers to 70 per cent work- ing pressure.

(b) Before drilling out cement from any string of casing to maximum calculated pressure that the casing can be subject- ed to.

,(c) Following repairs Unit require discon- necting a pressure seal to working pres- sure; bag type preventers to 70 per cent of working pressure.

(2) The blowout preventers equipment includ- ing pipes and control valves shall be function tested as follows—

(a) blind rara type preventers once each

trip.

(b) pipe ram type preventers at least once

daily.

(c) bag type preventers on the drill pipe,

once in seven day*..

(2> Full particulars of all tests mentioned above shall be recorded in the daily report and in the case of a pressure test, the pressure applied and the duration of test shall also be recorded.

(4) If during test any blowout prevention equipment is found to be defective, it shall be made serviceable before operations are resumed.

-15. Precautions against blowout.—(1) The fol- lowing control equipment for the drilling mud, sys- tem shall be installed during drilling operations :—

fa) pit level indicator registering increase or reduction in the ilrillini.' mud volume. Jl shall include a visual and audio warn- ing device near the driller's stand :

(b) n device In accurately measure the vo Hmic of mud required to keep the well filled at all times:

(c) a gas detector or explosimeter at the primary shale shaker and connected to audible or visual alarm near the driller's stand;

(d) a device to ensure continuous filling of well with mud when the string is being pulled out:

(c) a control device near the driller's stand to close the mud pump when the well kicks;

(f) if the control equipment mentioned above indicate that formation fluids are entering the well, immediate steps shall be taken to control ihe well.

(2) fa) The manager of every mine in which blowout prevention equipment is installed, shall submit to the Regional Inspector, within 60 days of the coming into force of these regulations or in the case of a new installation, within 30 days of the installation standing orders specifying ihe action to be taken when a well kicks and the duties of each person employed on the rig and such other persons as may be necessary for blowout drills and actual emergencies.

(b) Tine Regional Inspector may, by an order in writing approve of such standing order, either in the form submitted to him or with such additions and altera- tions as he may think fit: the standing orders so approved shall be enforced at the mine.

(c) A copy of the standing orders shall be posted prominently near the rig.

(?) Each person employed on a rig shall have an adeuuate understanding of the warning signs of a kick, the standing orders, the blowout preven- tion eqirpment and be able to operate the controls for blowout preventers. Blowout prevention drill shall bi conducted for tlvs purpose once in seven tlays.

(4) fa) Suitable control valves shall be kept available near the well which can be used in case of emergency to control the well.

(b) when running-in or nulling out tubinrs, fi gate valve and tubing hanger shall be. preass'-mbWi and kept readily available at the well.

(c) During drilling a hack-pressure \u1ve shall he kept available which can be conn-vted to the top of drill pipe.

46, Precautions after a blowout has occurred.— M) On the appearance of signs indicating that a well is blowing out, all persons other than those whose presence is deemed necessary for controll- ing blowout shall be immediately withdrawn from the well.

(2) During ttie whole lime that any work of controlling a blowout is in progress the following precaution shall be taken : —

(a) a competent person shall be present on

the spot throughout;

(b) an area within 500 metres of the well

shall be demarcated as danger zone;

(c) all electrical installations within the danger zone shall be de-cnergised; (d) approved safety lamps or torches shall

only be used within the danger zone;

(e) no naked lights or vehiculal traffic shall

be permitted within the danger /one;

(I) a competent person shall ascertain the condition of ventilation and presence of gases with in approved instrument so far as safely of persons is concerned;

(g) there shall be available at or near the place, two closed circuit respirators for use in emergency:

(h) adequate fire-fighting equipment shall be

made available,

47. Drilling operations.—(1) At the beginning of shift the instruments and controls at the driller's sand, draw works, mud pumps, hoisting line, catline and blowout prevention equipment shall be examined by the driller and he shall satisfy him- self that they are in good working order.

(2) Driller shall never engage the rotary clutch

without watching the rotary table.

(3) Tools or other materials shall not be carried up or down a ladder unless properly secured to the body, leaving both hands frcj for climbing.

(4) The hoisting line shall not be in direct cont- act with anv derrick member or material in the .derrick except the crown block and any travelling block sheaves, a line spooler, a line stabilizer or weight indicator.

(5) Every rig shall be equipped with a safety valve fkelly cock) with connections for each type or tool joint being used,

(6) During drilling operations all necessary steps shall be taken to prevent explosions, blow- outs or other destruction.

(7) (a) When cementing, :io person shall be allowed on the rig floor, near the wellhead or near the cementing equipment except those actually en- gaged on the operation.

(b) All high pressure pipes lifted with flexi- ble joints shall be suitably anchored and pressure tested before cementing opera- tions commence.

48. Drill stem Tests.—(1) Prior to the com- mencement of drill stem test, (he blowout preven- tion equipment shall be pressure and function tested.

(2) Fire-fighting equipment shall be kept readily

ava:lable for immediate use.

(3) No person other than those required for the

test shall be admitted on the drilling floor.

(4) The test line shall be securely anchored at each end and at each 9.0 metres interval. The kelly hose shall not be used as part of the test line.

(5) The test line and valves shall be examined by a competent person and no test shall be taken if any defect is discovered until such defect is rec- tified.

(6) Initial opening of drill stem test tools shall

be restricted to daylight hours only.

(7) When oil or gat> has been recovered during a drill-stem test, the drill pipe shall not be pulled unless steps are taken to ensure that there is no possibility of oil or gas being present in the drill pipe.

(8) Oas produced to the atmosphere for a period exceeding ten minutes during a drill stem test shall be burned through a flare-line.

CHAPTER V -PRODUCTION

49. Well completion by perforation— (1 ) Ex- plosives used in well-perforation shall be trans- ported in suitable containers.

(2) No person other than a competent person authorised for the purpose shall handle, transport and use explosives meant for well-perforation.

(3) Well-perforation operation shall carried out under the direct personal supervision of an official authorised for the purpose,

(4) Before the commencement of perforation

operation, the official shnll see that :—

(a) the well filled with fluid (mud, waterjoiW

up to the wellhead:

(b) the blowout prevcnt;on equipment is

pressure and function tested;

(c) the perforation gun can be safely lowered

down the well;

(d) a lubricator is provided at the wellhead to afford a seal on the wireline of the perforation gun; and

(e) all equipment including drilling rig, pipe rack, and cabin used for perforation are efficiently earthed; electrical bonding is established between equipment and well- head before connecting up explosive charges.

(5) Well-perforation shiill not be carried out during nieht hours or under conditions of thunder, high winds and heavy rain.

(6) Normal work at Lhc well shall not be res- umed until firing of the charge has been completed and the official has removed the perforation equip- ment from the site.

50. Well testing.— (1) Before commencement of testing of well, the christmas tree, flowliness and associated fittings shall be pressure-tested to the maximum pressure anticipated at the surface.

(2) Well testing shpll be done under direct personal supervision of the installation manager he sha'l sec that,—

(a) testing is done during day light hours,

(b) ffowlines are firmaly anchored to the

ground,

(c) the separator safety valve is in good wor- king order and properly adjusted.

(d) adequate facilities are provided to safely collect the well products in tanks or pits, and

(e) adequate fire fighting equipment is rea-

dily available for immediate use.

(3) During well testing, in the event of any oil or gas show, immediate steps shall be taken to bring the well under control.

51. Group gathering stations.— (1) When it is intended to construct any new group gathering station for oil and or carry out alterations at any group gathering station, the owner, agent or man- ager shall not less than 60 days before such cons- truction or alteration, give notice of such inten- tion to the Regional Inspector.

(2) The notice shall contain detains of produc- tion facilities, measures for protection against fire, bursting or failure of equipment, dangerous ac- cumulation of inflammable vapour, air and water pollution,

(3) The notice shall be accompanied by a plan showing the name and location of the production facilities, the name of each well connection to the stat'on and any railway, public road or public works lying within 60 metres of the station.

(4) If the Regional Inspector, by an order in writing so requires, such additions or alteration.¹; 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 supirvision of an olrrial authorised for the purpose.

(2) Prior to acidizing operations, all pressure l'nrs and associated equipment shall be tested to' a pressure one and a half times the expected wor- king pressure.

(3) A non-ielimi valves shall be installed in the treating line as close to the wellhead as prac- ticable.

(4) The official shall see that—

if-

(a) no person other than those required for acidizing operation remain in the. vici- nity of the well.

(h) every person handling acid is provided with and uses protective outer clothing, gloves and footwear, and

(c) an adequate quantity a\' lime is readily available and used to neutralize any acid spilled.

53. Precautions during fracturing opeiations.— {{) Fracturing operations at a well shall be carried out under the direct personal supervision of an official authorised for the purpose.

(2) Prior to fracturing operations, discharge pipeline upio the last valve on the wellhead shall be tested to a pressure one and a half times the expected fracturing pressure.

(3) A non-return valve shall he installed in each discharge line as close to the wellhead as practicable.

(4) All discharge or bleed-off -lines shall, be securely anchored. Bleed-off lines shall discharge into open tanks or to a pit.

(5) During fracturing operation, the official

shall sec that within 30 metres of the well,—

(a)) no person other than those required for

fracturing operation remain,

(b) no naked light or other sources of igni-

tion is permitted,

(c) all electrical equipment is deoncrgised,

and

(d) adequate lire-lighting equipment is avail-

able for immediate use.

(6) Pumping units shall be located erosswind at least 30 metres from the wellhead and pump- ing shall be done during daylight hours.

54. Precautions during loading and unloading

of tank vehicles with oil :—

(1) Every lank vehicle, while it is being loaded or unloaded and un'il its valves have been shut and tilling pipe and discharge faucets closed, shall be aitended hv a competent person authorised for the purpose.

(2) Loading and unloading of tank vehicles carrying oil shall be performed during daylight hours.

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(3) In the tank vehicle loading and unloading aiea all oil pipepmes, filling and delivery hoses or metal pipes, metallic loading arms, swivel joints, tanks, chassis of lank vehicle shall be electrically continuous and be efficiently earthed.

(4) No mechanically propelled, tank vehicle shall be loaded or unloaded until its engine has been slopped and batljiy isolated from the elec- trical circuit. The engine shall not be restarted and battery shall not be connected to the electrical circuit until all tanks and valves have been secu- rely closed.

(5) Adequate fire-lighI'm-i, equipment shall be kept readily available during loading and unload- ing of tank vehicles for immediate- use.

55. Wellhead storage tanks. —( 1 ) (a)" Every tank for the storage of crude oil in bulk shall be constructed of iron or steel in accrdance with specifications approved in writing by the Chief Inspector.

(b) The tanks shall be erected on firm foun- dations or supports of non-combustibk material in accordance with sound eng- ineering practice.

(c) The height of a storage- tank shall not ex- ceed one and a half times its diameter or twelve metres whichever is less.

Explanation—For the purpose of this clause the height of a tank shall be the height from its bottom to top curb angles,

(d) An air space of not less than 5 per cent of the total capacity ol' the tank or the space prescribed in the specification re- ferred to in clause, (a) whichever is less, shall be kept in each tank.

(2)(a) Every storage tank after being installed or re-installed before being put into use, shall be tested by water pressure by a competent peison to ensure that it is free from leak and suitable for storage of crude oil.

(b) A report of such test shall be maintained in a bound paged book kept for the purpose and signed and dated by the person making the test,

(3)(a) Every above around lank shall be en- closed with a dyke or bund constructed above ihc ground level with a contain- ment voluni? equivalent to the maxi- mum capacity of the largest tank within the enclosure.

(b) All enclosures mentioned in clause (a) shall be provided with proper drainage system to prevent accumulation of oil or water in the enclosures.

(4) Every storage tank, including its roof and all metal connections shall be electrically connec- ted with the earth in an efficient manner.

(5) Every storage tank shall be protected aga-

inst lightning by suitable lightning arrestors.

(6)(a) No person shall enter a tank for clean- ing or maintenance unless the tank has been examined by a competent person, found to be gas-free and safe for entry.

(b) When it is necessary to enter into a tank which is not can-free or in which the oxygen content is less than 19 per cent, persons who are required to enter the tank shall be provided with self-contain- ed breathing apparatus or a full face- piece mask with a pres*ure supply of respirable air.

(c) During the time that any work of clean- ing or maintenance inside a tank is in progress,—

(i) a competent person who is qualified to administer artificial respiration and first-aid shall be present on the spot throughout, and

fii) approved portable hand-lamps shall be exclusively used in such work.

56. Well servicing operations.—(1) Every der- rick or mast shall be carefully examined by a com- petent person before it is used for well servicing operation. Guy ropes shall be fastened to the der- rick or mast.

(2) In respect of Hoisting Equipment the fol-

lowing provisions shall apply :—

(a) the crown block, travelling block, wire lines, hooks and elevators shall be carefully exa- mined by a competent person before it is used;

(b) when operations are carried out with a hoist and stationary derrick, the floor block shall be fastened to a substantial unchorage;

(c) every person shall keep clear of the wire-

line between the drum and floor block; and

(d) no person shall stand near the line during swabbing, scraping wax or otherwise using bailing line,

(3) In respect of handling tubings,—-

fa) the casing pressure shall be bled off before

pulling out tubing, and

(b) a master gate valve and tubing hanger shall be pre-assembled and kept rcadilv available at the well for immediate use in case the well kicks dur- ing pulling-out or running-in tubings.

57. Artificial lifting of oil.—(1) A properly constructed working platform shall be provided at the well where artificial lift equipment is to be used.

(2) No repairs, lubrication or greasing shall be

done unless the pumping un;t is stopped.

(3) All surface control valves for gas lift, intermittent gas lift or free plunger lift systems shall be clearly marked for ready identification.

58. Temporary closure oi' producing wells.— (1) When it is intended to close temporarily any producing well, it shall he filled with mud,water| oil so that the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid column overbalances the formation pressure to prevent leakage of oil and gas at the wellhead.

(2) The control valves of the chistmas tree shall be completely closed and the control wheels shall be removed.

(3)(a) The christmas tree shall be examined for leakage once in 15 days by a competent person authorised for the purpose. In case any leakage is detected during such examination the competent person shall take immediate steps to stop it.

<'h) A report of every such examination shall be recorded in bound paged book kept for the purpose and shall be signed and dated by the person who made the examination.

59. Plugging requirements of abandoned wells.—

(1) When it is intended to abandon a well.—•

(a) all permeable formations shall be isolated

with cement,

(b) a cement plug of minimum length of 50 metres shall be placed at the bottom of the well;

(c) a cement plug of a minimum length of 50 metres shall be placed across the shoe of the surface casing;

(d) all casing shall be cut off one metre below ground level and capped with a three metre cement plug and a welded plate, and

(c) cased walls may be abandoned by plac- ing a bridge plug above the top of perforations capped with a three-metre cement plug,

(2) Every abandoned well shall be clearly

identified at site.

CHAPTER Vf—TRANSPORT BY PIPELINES

60. Application—-The regulations in this chap- ter apply only to the transport of petroleum and natural gas by means of pipelines within any mine

as detailed under regulation 11 and also from any mine to any refinery or premises of any primary consumer of natural gas.

61. Right of way to be acquired.—No pipeline and installation connected with a pipeline shall be constructed without acquiring the necessary land and rights for construction and access for inspection, maintenance, repairs and patrolling

62. Approval of tic route and.design of pipe- lines.—(1) No pipeline shall be laid except with the permission in writing ot the Chief Inspector and in accordance witn such conditions as he may specify therein. An application for permission under this sub-regubtion shall be accompanied by two copies of an, up-to-date plan ot Lhe area where pipelines are proposed to be laid, showing the proposed route, extent of land over which right of way has been acquired and also a note contain- ing details of construction, testing and provisions proposed to be made for the maintenance and patrolling of pipeline; protection against uncontrol- led escape of fluids from the pipeline and pressures in excess of those for which the pipeline is to be designed, as also mensui.es for prevention and control of fire.

(2) Where it is proposed to lay pipelines within 45 metres of any railway or any public works in respect of which this regulation is appli- cable by reason of any general or special order of the Central Government or of any public road or building or of other permanent structure not belonging to the owner of the mine, every appli- cation for permission under sub-regulation fl) and the accompanying plan shall also specify the position of pipeline in relation to the railway, public road or works or building, A copy of the application shall also be sent in the case of a rail- way, to the railway administration concerned, and in the case of any public works as foresaid, to such authority as the Central Government may by general or special order direct.

63. Design of pipe'ine and likings,—( 1 ) All pipelines, values, llanyes and other fittings shall conform to Indian Standnrds specification or such other specification as the Chief Inspector may recognise.

(2) $craper launching andjor receiving traps shall be fitted with positive pressure-relase indi- cator fixed to the opening door.

64. Laying of pipeline.— (1 ) Pipelines shall be laid at leas. 1.2 metres below the ground level except where laying thereof above the ground level is necessary for any special condition.

(2) The route of underground sections of a pipeline shall be indicated by mailers and not

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less than two such markers shall be visible from any point along the route.

(3) Where the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that it is in the interest of public safety so to do, he may, by an order in writing require the owner, agent or manager to relay, renew or repair such pipeline in accordance with requirements as may be specified in such order.

65. Emergency procedures for pipelines.-—(1) The manager of every mine in which any pipeline is laid for transport of oil or natural gas, shall sub- mit to the Regional Inspector, within 60 days of the coming in to force of these regulations or in the case of a new installation within 30 days of the installation, emergency procedures specifying the action to be taken 'n the event of fire, uncontrolled escape of oil or gas from the pipeline, bursting or damage to the pipeline.

(2) The Regional Inspector may, by an order in writing approve of such emergency procedures either in the form submitted to him or with such additions and alterations as he may thin fit, the emergency procedures so approved shall be enforced at the mine.

CHAPTER VII—FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

66. Danger from flammable material.— (1) Ex- cept for the fuel in the tanks of the operating equipment, no flammable fuel shall be stored with- in 30 metres of well bore.

(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 and equipment.

(4) An area within 16 metres of any oil or gas well and every fuel tank storage area shall be kept free of dry grass, leaves, weeds and other com- bustible material.

(5) A flammable liquid within the classification of Class 'A' or Class 'P' petroleum shall not be used for cleaning purpose without prior permission in writing of the installation manager.

67. Precautions jgainst flammable gas.—(1) No person shall enter or be permitted to enter any cellar, sump, pit or any confined space or zone 'O' hazardous area or the area where a flare has become accidentlly extinguished, unless a test with an explosimeter or other approved instrument made by a competent person indicates that the area is safe for persons to enter.

(2) Where any test mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shows the concentration of flammable gas to exceed 20 per cent of the lower flammable limit,

the supply of elujtr.c energy shall be cut off imme- diately from all cables and apparatus lying within 30 metres of the installation and all sources of ignition shall also be removed from the said area. Normal work shall not be resumed unless the area is made gas-free.

68. Safe distance.—(1) No person shall smoke within 30 metres of any well, separator, oil storage tank or other unprotected sources of flammable gases. In every mine 'smoking" and 'no smoking" area shall be clearly demarcated;

(2) No naked light or open fire shall be per- mitted within W metres of any well or any place where oil is store'I;

(3) No flame-type heater, crude oil treatcr or other flame-type equipment bo placed within 25 metres of any well, separator, crude oil .storage tank except wnere such flame-type equipment is equipped with flame arrestors.

(4) Flares shall be sited not less than 90 metres

from process units or storage tanks.

69. Precautions against lite.—(1) Where an in- ternal combustion engine is located within 25 metres of any well, separator, storage tank,—

fa) its exhaust pipe shall be insulated or sufficiently cooled and the end of the exhaust pipe shall hi- directed away from the vvolliieud; and

(b) its exhaust manifold shall be shielded to prevent its contract with liquids or gases which might otherwise fall in it.

(2) Where a diesel engine is located within 25 metres of a well it shall be provided with an air-intake shut off valve with readily accessible remote control.

(3) Water-bath heaters shall be provided with

suitable device for remote ignition of burners.

(4) All plant, machinery, steel derricks and masts shall be effectively earthed for the dissipa- tion of static ekvirie charges.

70. Precautions during welding.-—(1) No peison other than a corny ;tcnt welder duly authorised in writing by the manager (ir installation manager shall carry out welding or cutting work requiring use of flame or electric welding apparatus.

(2) No welding or cutting work shall be under- taken by any welder in any classified hazardous area unless a written permit, hereinafter called, hot work permit, is issued to the welder by the manager or installation manager. Copies of hot work permits .shall he entered in a bound-paged book kept for ths purpose.

(3) Hot work permit shall be in a form as may be prescribed by the Chief Inspector by general or special ordar and shall specify the precautions to be observed and procedure to be followed during welding or cutimg work.

(4) No welding or cutting work shall be under- taken in any hazardous area unless the area :s duly examined and iounc! gas-free by a competent person authorised for the purpose. A report of every such examination shall be recoided in a bound paged book kept for the purpose and shall be signed and dated by the person making the examination.

(5) During welding and cutting operations the

welder shall see that,—

(a) all fLimmabie material, oil, giease, oil- soaked earth are removed from the area;

(b) no maLbes, lighters or smoking appara- tus or any other ,,ource capable of ignit- ing flammable vapour is permitted in the area;

(c) adequate precautions arc taken to pre- vent lires being stalled by spaiks, slag or hot metal;

(d) adequate number of foam or dry-chemi- cal type lire extinguishers are readily available for immediate use;

(e) when opei aliens are carried out in conli- ned space, adequate ventilation by me- chanical means is constantly provided to prevent accumulation of flammable gas; and

(f) when operations are carried out on pipe- line which contained flammable liquid or gas, the pipe is disconnected or blin- ded, ihs line is isolated, drained or purged with inert gas or water before hot Aork and adequate precautions are taken apins;. pressure build-up in the line while hot work is in progress.

(6) The installation manager shall ensure that where hot wo,k permits art issued, welding and cutting operations are carried out in accordance with the said permit.

71. Fire lighting equipment.—•( 1 ) At every drilling rig at least four foam or dry chemical type fire extinguishers shall be conveniently located.

(2) At every work-over rig at'cast two foam or dry chemical type lire extinguishers shall be pro- vided.

(3) Foam shall not be used to extinguish elect-

rical fires.

(4) At every fixed installation or group gathc- ing .sta^on, ga; compressor station, storage tanks, i water ring mo in with static water storage ai site feeding hydrants and water monitors shall be provided.

(5) Fixed-roof storage tanks shall be provided

with fixed loam coring lions.

(0) Where the Regional Inspector may so re- quire, the owner, agent or manager shall also ni.iimain mobifj Die righting equipniuH and an- ci!UiJ> applianu?.s at the mine.

by notification in the Oihciai Gazette specify appliances, equipment, machinery or other mate-. rial that are or may bt used in a mine which shall be of such type, standard and make as approved by in.* Chief Inspector by a general or special order LJK! where any such appliance, equipment, machi- ncjy or other material as been specified by the Chief'inspector, no appliance, equipment, machi- ne; y or material other than that approved by the Chid Inspector as aforesaid, shall be used in any mine.

(7) (a) A competent person shall one.- at least in every ihree moutls exain.ne every lire-extingui- sher and shall tiischargc ;uiJ refill it as oltcn as may be necessary to ensure that it is in proper working order.

(b_) A report of every such eAairmation oi ivii!- l:ng shall be k^pt in a bound paged book kept for the purpose and shall be signed and dated bv the person making the examination or refilling.

(z) Where iu the opinion of the Chief Inspector or Regional Insvclor any appliance, equipment, machinery oi other material not notified under Mib-regulation (h ;s likely to endanger iife or t.afcl) of an\ pv.MHi i:mployeu in any mine, the fIiief Inspector may, by an crdcr in writing prohi- bit the use of such appliance, equipment, machi- ne iy \.-)\- iiiateral in any mine, 72. Use of fuc righting equipment.—Every person employed at any drilling, work-over rig, well-head installation, group gathering station, storage tank or on such work where lire lighting equipment may be required to be used, shall be trained in the ivse ol such equipment. Regular fire drills shall be held for this purpose.

7:'. CUr.sificatioji of hazardous area.—After the coming into force of these icgulations, the areas in thf. mine J)M!1 be clarified into different zones according to the degree of prohahilit} of the pre- sence of hazardous atmosphere by the Chief Ins- pector or a Regional Inspector assisted by sucl assistants and after such investigation as he rnaj consider necessary.

76. Use ->i i-bztric.il equipment in hazardou; area.— (I ) No clcctricaJ equipment shall be us.ee in /one 'O' Imzardous area.

73. Contingency plan toi fire.-—(1) The manager of every mine sha'l or when required by the Regional Inspector, frame a contingency plan for fire and subrai* a copy thereof to the Regional Inspector, who may appmvt it either in the form submitted to him or with such additions or altera- tions as he may deem fit.

(2) The contingency plan shall contain,—

{21 In eveiy zone 1 and /one 2 hazardous area, only llame proof electrical apparatus and equip- ment shall be used,

(a) oreariis.itio.i plan clearly stating the line of command and the responsibilities of each person involved in case of emer- gency situations,

(b) equipment plan clraily stipulating to cquipimutV make and type, capacity, location, correct operation and field of operation;

(c) action plan cleady stipulating

77. Gmer/)l provisions abrut construction and maintenance oi machinery.-- -All parts and working ;>ar whether lixcJ or movable including the an- choring and fixing appliances, of all machinery and apparatus used as or forming part of the equipment of a mine and all foundations in or to which any r.ueh appliances arc anchored or fixed shall be of food construction, suitable material of adequate strength and free from visible defect and shall be propeily maintained,

78. Internal combustion engines,—(!) Internal combustion engines of over 30 horse power, shall he provided with means other than manual for starting them :

— alarm and communication system. -- system of notifying the authorities, — tho duties of each person involved, — when and how the equipment shall be used and when and how the action f.hali be carried out,

— £>vcHiiics for terminating the action,

and

Provided that nothing in this sub-regulation shall be deemed to prohibit mammal starting in an emergency.

(d) plan f.-tr training of personnel and for

drills.

CHAPTER \ Tit-- MACHINERY. VI ANT AND

(2) Where compressed air is used for sarting the engine, a non-return valve shall be provided in the compressed air line as close to the engine as practicable.

EQUIPMENT

74. Use of cei'tnin mnchinrrv and equipment -_ (1) The C'hu-l Jns|"),\ Uii may from time tu tune

H) The exhaust svstem of the engine shall be provided with suitable device to prevent discharge of open flame and sparks from the exhaust.

(4) Adequate precaution:, shall be taken to prevent accumulation of inflammable vapcj.i near the internal combustion engine.

l(5j The electrical accessories of an internal combustion engine shall comply with the provi- sions of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

79. Apparatus under pressure.—(I) All appa- ratus used a" or forming part of the equipment of a mine which contain:; or produces air, gas or steam at a pressure greater than atmospheric pre- ssure shall be so constructed, installed and main- tained as to obviate any risk of lire, bursting, ex- plosion or collapse or the production of noxious gases.

(2) Every air receiver shall be fitted with a safety valve and an air gauge which shows pre- ssure in excess of the aimospheiic pressure,

(3) (a) The discharge line of gas compressor shall bo provided with a pressure relieving safety device; there shall be no valve or fitting between the compressor and its pressure relieving safety device or between the device and point of discharge as would render the device ineffective.

(b) The pressure relieving safety device shall be set up to open at a pressure not exceeding 10 per cent above the maximum allowable working pres- sure.

(4) Every incoming gas line connected to any gas compressor shall be provided with a shut off valve at a safe distance outside the compressor station.

(5) No repairs shall be undertaken in respect of any gas compressor and pipelines and fittings connected to it unless the control valves on the inlet and discharge lines are closed and securely locked.

80. Precautions regarding moving parts of machinery.—(1) Every winch shall be provided and used with a stopper, pawl or other reliable holder.

(2) Every flywheel and every other dangerous exposed part of any machinery used as or forming part of the equipment of a mine shall be adequate- ly fenced by suitable guards of substantial constru- tion to prevent danger and such guards shall be kept in position while the parts of the machinery are in motion or in use but they may be remov- ed for carrying out any examination, adjustment or repairs if adequate precautions are taken.

(3) No person shall be allowed to repair, adjust, clean or lubricate machinery in motion where there is risk of injury.

(4) No person shall be allowed to shift or ad- just a driving belt or rope while the machinery is in motion unless a proper mechanical appliance is povided for ths purpose.

(5) No person in close proximity to moving machinery shall wear or bi; permitted to wear loose outer clothing.

(6) No unauthorised person shall be permitted to enter any engine room oi in any way interfere with the engine.

SI. Engine rooms ana their exits.—Every en- gine, motor, compressor and pump room, and every room in which highly inllammable material are stored shall be kept clean and provided with ai least two ;xiu. Every such exit shall be pio- perly maintained and kept free from obstruction.

82. Working and examination of machinery.— (1) No machinery shall be operated otherwise, than by or under the constant supervision of a competent person.

(2) Every person in charge of any machinery, apparatus or appliance shall be before commenc- ing work see that it is in proper working order and if he observes any defect therein, he shall im- mediately report the fact to the installation mana- ger or other competent person

(3) Every person in charge of an air-receiver shall see that no extra weight is added to the safety valves and that the permissible pressure of air is not exceeded.

(4) A competent person or persons appointed for the purpose shall, once at least in every seven days, make a thorough inspection of all machinery and plant in use and shall record the result thereof in a bound paged book kept for the purpose. Jn respect of electrical machinery and plant, the competent person shall be an engineer or electri- cian holding qualifications specified in the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

CHAPTER IX—GENERAL SAFETY

PROVISIONS

83. Housekeeping.—(1) Loose material which are not required for use shall not be placed or left so as dangerously to obstruct workplaces and pas- sageways.

(2) All projecting nails and ends of railings

shall be bent over to prevent injury,

(3) Scrap, waste and rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate: in workplaces, access or egress.

(4) Workplaces and passageways that are slip- pery owing to oil, mud or other causes 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 object shall not be left lying about, whert- they could cause an accident cither by falling or causing person to trip.

84. General lighting.—Adequate geneial light- ing arrangement shall be provided during work- ing hours where the natural lighting is insufficient at derrick floor, driller's stand and control panel, at monkey board, in every engine and pump house derrick sub-structure near blowout preventer con- trols and at every place where work persons have to work, at any means of escape, access or egress.

85. Electric lighting.—(1) Every electrical light- ing apparatus shall be of a type approved by the Chief Inspector.

(2) The lighting fixtures installed in the mine shall comply with the provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

86. Standards of lighting.—The Chief Inspec- tor may, from time to time by notification in the Official Gazette specify the standard of lighting to be provided m any specified area or places in a mine.

87. Lighting in hazardous areas.— (1 ) No fi- ghting fitting shall be allowed in zone 'C/ hazar- dous areas,

(2) No lighting fitting other than flameproof lighting fitting shall be used in zone I and 2 hazar- dous areas.

88. Emergency lighting.—-Adequate number of self-contained portable hand lamps of approved type shall be made and kept available for imme- diate use in emergency.

89. Protective footwear.—(1) No person shall go into or work or be allowed to go into work in a mine unless he wears aN protective footwear of such type as may be approved by the Chief Inspec- tor by a general or special order in writing.

(2) The protective footwear referred to in sub- regulation (I) shall be supplied at intervals not exceeding six months.

90. Protective helmet— fl) No person shall go into or work or be allowed to go into work in a drilling rig or work-over rig or rig building or rig dismantling or at such other place of work where there is a hazard from flying or falling objects unless he wears a helmet of such tvpe as may be approved by tht Chief Inspectoi bv a general or special order in writing.

(2) The helmet referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be supplied at intervals not exceeding three years.

Provided that when a helmet is damaged during its legitimate use. it shall be immediately replac- ed.

'

91. Protective equipment.—Every person en- gaged in the operations and every other person who may be exposed to the risk of injury, poison- nig or disease arising from the operations shall be provided with,—

(a) depending Upon the risk, suitable protec- tive equipment including respiratory procective equipment, protectors, gloves and aprons.

(b) suitable protective outer clothing for use in rain and extreme weather conditions.

92. Supply and use of protective footwear, helmet and equipment.-—(I) The owner, agent or manager shall provide protective footwear, helmet and equipment free of charge.

(2) Every person piovidcd with protective foot- wear, helmet and equipment shall wear the same while at work.

93. Protection against noise.—(1) The owner, agent or manager shall take reasonably practicable mams to reduce the exposure of work persons to noise.

C2)fa) No person shall enter or be allowed to enter without appropriate ear protection, an area in which the sound level is 115 decibels or more.

(b) No person shall enter or be allowed to enter an area in which the sound level is 140 decibels or more.

(3) The Chief Inspector may from lime to time by notification in the Official Gazette specify the permissible noise exposures in any area or place m a mine.

94. Communication.—Efficient means of com- munication shall be provided and maintained in good working order between manned installations, the office of the manager and other places of work. Wherever possible tJiis shall be by radio telephone and an alternative means of signalling shall also be provided.

95. Safety belts and lifelines.—'Where any person can not b? protected against falls from heights by other means, the owner, agent or manager shall provide an approved safety belt suit- able for the hazard exposure which shall be attach- ed by means of a lifeline to a fixed anchor and adjusted to allow a drop not exceeding 1.8 metres in case of a fall.

96. Precautions against toxic dusts, gases and ionising radiation,—(1) The emission of toxic dust, gases, fumes .md ionising radiation shall be pre- vented or controlled at source as far as reason- ably practicable.

(2) Every person liable to be exposed to toxic dust, gases, fumes and ionising radiation shall be

i n s t r u c t ed in t he s af • , " < j i k m^ u r . - l h u ds a ' ul t e c h-

n i q u es by a c o m p e t e nt p e n ou a p p o i n t ed LM t hs

purpose.

(3) The Chief Inspector mav from time to lime by notification in the. O'lici.-il Gazette specify the permissible limits of exposure 1O toxic dui-rs, fuses, fumes and ionising radiations,

97. Safety warning signs.-—(1) Storage areas and containers ei toxic corrosive, flammable, poisonous nnd radioactive material shall be pro- perly labelled and appropriately stored according to content.

(2) Warning signs shall be posted to denote anv

unusual hazardous situation,

(3) Warning signs shall be posted in areas where the use of personal protective equipment is required,

(4) Idcnriii:;jiion signs shall be, conspicuously

posted to locate emergency equipment.

98. Protection against pollution of environ-

ment.—(1 )' Any oil diseh;i'-ge

(2) No disposal pit shall be constructed within 45 metres of an oil or gas well, not being an abandoned well or of any railway, public road or of any public works or of other permanent structure not belonging to the owner.

(3) Formation water, oil, drilling fluid, waste, chemical substances or refuse from a well, tank or other production installation shall not be permitted,—•

(a) to create a hazard to public health and

safety;

(b) to run into or contaminate Liny fresh water structure of body of water or to remain in a place from which it might contaninate any fresh water or body of water; and

(c) to run over or damage any land, high

way or public road.

(4)Gas produced at any installation shall not be permitted to discharge to the atmosphere unless burned in accordance with sub-regulation (5) or in a manner otherwise approved by the Regional Ins- pector.

(5) Gas to be hurncc: referred to in sub-regu- lation (4) shall be discharged from a flare-line in the following manner.—

(a) the flare-line shall lerminate with the verticil riser of at least 0 metres or su^h greater hnght as mav be required bv tin- P -/'nuM hv-p-. • .•"• n' ' • "• o; ,.1'j-r ;n writing,

(b) the tlare-Jinc shall be -idequateJv am hoiv.d and provided vviih a suitable means to prcveii. extinction of the llame; and

(c) when thd.gas-flow is intermittent, the flare-line shall be provided with a remote controlled electiieal ignition devi^ to ensure continuous icniiion of any ga.v-s

l!'A Fencm_'i—Cl; The Christmas tree provid- ed at nny well shall be kepi fenced with access gates securely locked.

(2) Every Hare—stack shall be provided with

an ellk-icnt fence or hairier.

(3) The protected area •••urroimdin^ every pro- duction installation mid storage tank shall be nrevidt'd with a wall O[- fence not less than 1.8 metres in height.

(4't Precaution,, Lshall he taken to prevent any unauthorised person J'rom having access to any place which lui been dul}¹ lcnccJ.

(5) Every fence shall, once at least in every seven days, be examined by a competent person. A report of every such inspection shall be recorded in a bound paged book kept for the purpose and shall be signed and diied by the person who made the examination.

(•')) !f anv doub: 'irises as to whether any fence, guard, a barrier or gate provided under these re- gulations is adequate, proper or secure, it shall be rrfiT'vd to the Chief Inspector for decision.

CHAPTER X—MISCELLANEOUS

100. General Safeu.—No person shall negli- gently or wilfully do anything likd\ to endanger life or limb in the mine or negli- gently or wilfully omit i.i dn Limlh.ing neces- sary for the safety <•!' thc.i.iii.-c ,v oi ihc persons employed therein.

101. Safety and hei.lt'i education and instruc- tion-,.-—la every mme, safely and health educa- tion and instruction progru'iime'-. shaH be orga- nised rcnnarly to male the workers sar'ct\-consci- r'L's ;'i]'.l instil an liv.arej.cs^ uf occupational safe'.v and hf-al'h at • very levrl

!02. Place of .iccidejr. not to be disturbed.-- V'"':\^v ;ivv ,'nvidjnr in a min" results in serious n.'Jiiy init.rv io :hic; i>r more persons or in any loss of life, the place of'act kit-nt sh.nli not he dis- turbed or altered bHbr* ihe arri\al or without (!:.' consen! of -jn Insji.-c-v-r unLss such disturbance or alteration is necessary to present further acei- v nts, to remove bodies or n rescue persons from

danger or unless discontinuance of work at the place would seriously impede the working of the mine :

Provided that should an Inspector fail to make an inspection within 72 hours of the time of the accident, work may be resumed at the place of the accident.

103. Restoration of surface.—On completion or final abandonment of any well, test-hole or production facility or upon abandonment of any other facility installed for the purpose of explor- ing for, developing or producing oil or gas and as soon as weather and ground conditions permit,-—

(1) the area shall be cleared of all refuse

material;

(2) waste oil shall be burned or removed;

(3) excavations shall be drained and filled;

(4) concrete base, machinery and materials not being used for production shall be removed; and

(5) the surface shall be levelled and the site left in the condition as nearly as is reasonable to its condition when opera- tions were commenced.

104. Signing of returns, notices and correspon- dence.—All returns and notices required under or correspondence made in connection with the pro- visions of the Act and of these regulations and orders made thereunder, shall be signed by the owner, agent or manager of the mine :

Provided that the owner may by a power of attorney delegate these functions to any other specified person :

Provided further that in respect of notice of accident, the manager may delegate this function to any installation manager.

105. Chief Inspector to exercise powers of the Regional Inspector.—Any powers granted under these regulations to the Regional Inspector may be exercised by the Chief Inspector or any other Inspector authorised in writing in that behalf by the Chief Inspector.

106. Appeals to the Chief Inspector.—Against an order made by the Regional Inspector, under any of these regulations, an appeal shall lie to the Chief Inspector who may confirm, modify or cancel the order. Every such appeal shall be preferred within 15 days of (he receipt of the order by appellant.

3 07. Appeals to the Mining Boards.—(1) Against any order of the Chief Inspector, an appeal shall lie within 20 days of the receipt of the order by the appellant to the Mining Board constituted under section 12 of the Act or if no Mining Board has been constituted for the area in which the mine or part thereof is situated to the Central Government.

(2) Every order of the Chief Inspector, against which an appeal is preferred under sub-regulation (1) shall be complied with pending receipt at the mine of the decision of the Mining Board or of the Central Government, as the case may be :

Provided that the Mining Board or the Central Government as the case may be, may, on an appli- cation by the appellant, suspend the operation of the order appealed against pending the disposal of the appeal.

108. Repeal and Saving.—The Indian Oil

Mines Regulations, 1933 are hereby repealed

Provided that all acts done or orders issued under any of the said regulations shall be deemed to have done or issued under the corresponding provisions of these regulations.

SCHEDULE

FORM-]

[Sec regulations 3(1) and 6(1)]

Notice of opening, closing or change of name

1. Director Oeneral of Mines Safety

(Chief Inspector of Mines), Dhanbad--826r)0J.

2, Director of Mines Safely

(Regional Inspector of Mines)

Ration.

044 G1/8 3—7

I have to famish the following particulars in respect of (i) ot

(name) mine of

(owner)

I. *In case of CHANGE OF NAME OF MINE:

old name of mine date of change

2. (1) Situation of the mine :

Village

' Police station

District

State

*(2) In caie of a NEW MINE, particular* of situation of mine :

Port office

Telegraph office

Railway station

Present Previous*

3. (1) Name and postal address of (ii)

(a) Owner

(b) Agent, If any

(c) Manager

*(2) In case of change, date of change

*4. (1) Name of Manager/installation manager whose appointment is terminated/who is appointed (Hi)

(2) Date of appointment/termination of appointment (iii)

*5. Date on which it Is intended to open/reopen/ abandon/discontinue (Hi) the mine

•6. Actual date of opening/reopening /abandonment/discontinuance (tii) of the mine :

Yours faithfully,

Signature

Designation Owner/Agent/Manager

Date

Instructions:

*OnIy such columns to be filled In respect of which notice is given—

(i) Mention the matter to which the notice refers,

(if) Need not be filled in if the notice relates to Item 4.

(1U) Delete whichever Is not applicable.

FORM-II

(See regulation 4)

Quarterly return for the quarter ending 19

1. Nameof Mine

Postal address of Mine

2. Situation of mine ;

Place

District

State

3. Name of owner

Postal address of owner

4. Name of agent, if any

Postal addreis of agent

5. Name of manager

Postal address of manager

Tables A to C duly filled in are attached.

Certified thai the information given above and in Tables A to C is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature

Designation : Owner/Agent/Manager

Date

TABLE A—OUTPUT*

Type of product oil/ Output of oil/gas Value** of oil/gas Despatch

jas

produced

To refinery To market Domestic coruump- Closing stock

tion

I 2 3 4A 4B 4C 5

Signature

Designation: Owner/Agent/Manager

Date

INSTRUCTIONS

The figures should be stated in Kilolitres/cubic metres,

*'Value should be calculated upon actual or estimated selling price at the mine. Any charges incurred in transporting the oil outiide the

mine property should not be included. Royalty figures will not be accepted.

TABLES—NUMBER OF MAN-DAYS, ETC.

Give maximum number of persons employed on any day during the quarter—— - ••- ••••(numbar) on • • , .(a)

Number of working days during the quar ter :• • .• — — .• .—

Aggregate number of Aggregate number of mandays lost on account of absence

Classification man-days worked

(b) (c) (d)

(e)

Men Women Sickness Accident Leave Other ca"uo Total

(a) Clerical and supervisory staff (0 —

(i) Supervisors

(ii) Clerks

(b) Other workers employed at—

(i) Drilling

(ii) Production

(iii) Workshops eic.

(iv) Miscellaneous

TOTAL " ~~

If there is any marked increase or decrease i n at ten dance oi absence, please account for it.

Signature

Designation: Owner/Agent/Mimgor

Date

INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Give day of the week and the date and month.

(b) The information should cover all persons 'em^byod' in ihe mines as defined in section 2(1) (h) of the Mines Act, 1952 inducing clerical and subordinate supervisory staff.

(c) Total number of man-days worked should be obtained by adding the daily attendances for the wlule quirtcr.

(d) Total number of man-day s lost by absence should be obtained by adding thea daily absences for tho whole quarter.

•(c) Absern.cs should include "U cases in which a person is 'scheduled to work' or is expected to turn up for work but docs not. All permanent employees are to be treated as 'scheduled to work'. So far as temporary or casual employees areconcorned, a person who attended work during the preceding week should be considered as 'scheduled to work' during the week under consideration unless:

(i) he has reported his intention to quit; or

(JO his seiviccs have been terminated by the ma.nagemonU or

(iii) he does not turn up for work during the whole week,

A person who has not worked during the preceding week should be considered as 'sche duled to work' only from the day in which ho joins work during the week under consideration. Absence duo to strike, lockout, lay off or maternity leave should uot be included in absence here.

(0 Supervisory staff does not include senior officers like agent, manager, assistant manager, welfare officer etc. but includes only the subordinate supervisory staff".

TABLE C—HOURS OF WORK AND EARNINGS

Infoim&tion should be furnished in respect of one complete working week during the last month of the quartcr(a)

1. Attendances, man-hours worked and cash earnings :

Classifications

Average daily Aggregate, number Total cash payments for work done during attendance during of man-hours work- tho week (d) theweek(b) ed during the •—— 1— .—. . — ,

week(c) Basic wages Dcarnoss Other Total

allowances cash pay-

ments (e)

Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Woman

(a) Clerical and supervisory staff (f)—

(i) Supervisors

(ii) Clerks

(b) Other workers employed at—

(1) Drilling

(ii) Production

(ili) WorksliorKJefc. - - • • - -'

(iv) Miscellaneous

2. Totalestimatedvalueofconcessionsinkind(g)givenduringthoWeck ; Rs

'

3. Normal hours of working shifts :

From To

Istshift

2ndshift

3rdshtft

4. Ni rr.bcr of working days in the week: •

Ifthere is any major change in wages or hours of work as compared to thepreceding quarter, please account for the change hero.

Signature . •

designation: Owncr/Agent/Manager

Date

INSTRUCTIONS

(a) The information should cover all persona'employed'as in Table B. Particulars relating to payments etc; to monthly paid stafTshould bo included on 'pro-rate' basis.

(b) Average daily attendance should be obtained by dividing the aggregate number of attendances )n all the shifts on alldays during ihe Week by the number of working days. Any day un which the mine did not work for any cause whatsoever should not be treated as a working day.

(c) Aggregate number of man-hours worked during the Week should be obtained by adding for the whole week tile number of inin-hjurs w orked every di y. The number of man-hours worked on a day is obtained by summing up the number of hours worked by each p crson attending work on each of the shifts during the day including overtime w.)rkel, if any.

(d) Total cash payments should include all remuneration payable (and paid) for workdono during tho week before making do uction, if any, towards fines, provident fund contributions etc. E mployers contribution to any provident fund or on account of welfare provisions should not be in.'ludc'. Bonuses not payable for every piy period should also not be include 1.

(o) Including over-timo payments.

(f) Supervisory staff does not include senior officers like agent, manager, assistant maua ger, welfare officer etc. but includes only the subordinate supervisory staff.

(g) Concessions in kind such as supply of food-stuff, fuel, electricity, water etc. free or at subsidised prices should be estimate 1 in terms of ihe difference between the monetary valuo of the food stuff etc. at cost price and the value realised by sale at concessional price.

FORM HI

(See regulation 5)

Annual roturn for the yew ending on the 31 st December, 19

1. Name of mine

2. Postal address of mine

- •

3. Date of opening

4. Date of closing (if closed)

5. Situation of the mine : District

State

6. Namo of owner

Postal address of owner

7. Nameof agents (if any) as defined in section 2(1) (c) of tho Mines Act, 1952

Postal address of agent

8. Name of manager

Postal address of manager

9. Other superior supervisory staff employed as at the end of the year (please give designations and numbers employed)

10. (a) Whether machinery is used

(b) Nature of power used, if any (o. a- electricity, steam, compressed air), etc

,. •

Tables A to E duly filled in, are attached.

Certified that the information given above and in Tables A to E is correct to tho bjit of my knowledge-

Signature '

Designation: Owner/Agent/Manager

Date

TABLE A- EM?LOVEMvfr

Maximum number of persons employed on "ny one day during t he year (number) on

(at

Average daily number of persons

Number of days

Classification

Total number of man-days worked during tho year

CTI ibyoi

Total wages or salary (b)

(O

bill for tho year (d)

worked during the year

Total

Direct

Women

Men

Total labour

Contract labour

Adoles- cent

3

1

4B

2C

4A

2A

2B

4C 41)

5

(a) Clerical and supervisory

staff (c)

(i) Supervisors

(ii) Clerks

(b) Other workers employed at—

(i) Drilling

(ii) Production

(iii) Workshops etc.

(iv) Miscellaneous

Total

Signature

Designation : Owner/Afent/Manage Data

INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Give day of the week and the date and month •

(b) Obtained by adding the daily attendance for the whole year.

(c) Obtained by dividing the number of man-days worked by the number of working days. The total shown in column (4D) should agree with the quotient obtained by dividing the total shown in column (3).

(d) Includes all cash payments including bonuses. Employers contributions to any provident l'und^, w^lfaro .i^tivitic-j etc. and conces- sions in kind should not be included.

(e) Supcnisoiy staff does not include senior officers like agent, manager, assistant manner, Welfare officer etc. but includes only the subordinate supervisory staff.

TABLE B—TYPE AND AGGREGATE HORSE POWER OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

1. Electricity generated, purchased or received otherwise (in kwh)

Generated Purchased or received

(a) For own use

(b) For sale

2. System of supply (whether direct current or alternating current)

(i) Voltage of supply

(ii) Periodicity

(ili) Source of supply

3. Voltage at which current is used for :

(i) Lighting

'

~~ - ~ ——

(ii) Power

4. Length of cables (in metres)

(0 High pressure

(ii) Medium pressure

5. Total number ind aggregate horse power of motors :

In use

In reserve

Number of Total horse po- Number of Total horse units wer units power

(i) Draw works

(ii) Hoists

(iii) Pumps

(iv) Traction

(v) Portable machines

(vi) Workshops including foundry smithy etc

(vll) Miscellaneous (specify)

TOTAL

.-

.

Signature

Designation : Owucr/Agent/Manager

Date

TABLR C-TYPE AND AGGREGATE HORSE POWER OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN

ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

'n use

In reserve

Number of Total horse Number of Total horse units power unila power

1. Power generation

(a) Boilers

(b) Steam turbines

(c) Diesel engines

(d) Gasoline, gas or oil engines other than dicsel engines

(e) Air compressors

TOTAL

2. Machinery

(i) Drills

(ii) Hoists

(iii) Pumps

(iv) Traction

(v) Portable machines

(vi) Workshops

fvii) Miscellaneous (specify)

TOTAI

Signature

Designation : Owner/Agem/Manage;

Date

TABLE D—DRILLING AND OTHER RIGS, OIL AND GAS WELLS AND PIPELINES

4. Drilling, walkover and other rigs

Type of rig

Number deployed

2. Oil, gas and other wells

Classification

Number

1. Wells drilled

2, Wells abandoned

3. Oil wells completed

4. Gas wells completed

5. Wells producing gas

6. Wells producing oil

3. Pipeline

Classification

Length in metres Diametre in centimetre

1, Flowlines laid from wells to gathering station.

2. Pipelines laid from gathering station to central storage

tanks

3. Pipelines laid from central storage tanks to refinery or

primary consumer points.

Signature

Designation : Owner/Agent/Manager

Date

TABLE l£—OUTPUT

(a)

Type of product     Opening stock     Output of oil/                                     Despatches
oil/gas             on  1st Jan.198.. gas

Value of oil/gus

produced

To refinery To market For house con-

C osing stock on 31it Decem- ber 198 ..

(b)

sumplion

2

3

5

6 7

1

4

3

Signature

Designation : Owner/Agent/Manager

Pale

INSTRUCTIONS

(a) The figures should be stated in kilolitres/cubic metres.

(b) 'Value' should be calculated upon actual or estimated selling price at the mine. Any charges incurred in transporting the oil or gas outside the mine property should not be included. Royalty figures will not be accepted.

FORM—IV

[See regulations 7]

Notice of accident occurrence

I Tom

To

I. The Ditector General of Mines Safety

(Chief Inspector of Mines), Dhanhad-826001.

2. The Director of Mines Safety

(Regional Inspector of Mines)

Region.

X The District Magistrate/District Collector

4. The F.leclrical Inspector of Mines (in case ofelectrical accident only). Dhanbail-R26001.

Sir,

1 have to furnish the following particulars of a fatal uccitlcn(/S'ieriou:.ncctJent/sJaneerousoci;iin-encct:t wliicli occurred a( the mines of

(owner).

1. Particulars of the mine :

Situation of mine

Name and postal address of owner

Village

Post Office

Tolicc station

District.

Sraic

2. Particulars of the accident/occurrence

Date and hours of accident/occurrence (ii) Place and location in Number of person(s)

, mine

Killed seriously injured

Classification of accident/occurrence (i;)

Its cause and description

3. Particular:, of injuries etc.

Nature of employment Age Sex Njiiure of injury and if fatal, "Name of petsiin(s) (iiii

cause of death (iv)

Killed : 1.

}.

Iijurcd : 1.

P; i Titulars in u-pect of every person killed or injured, in form V ^re ciicl.ise.i'sh ill b,- f n-vi i,\b 1 wulii.i J. wojt ii).

Y.>.irs f.uthf.illy,

Signaiurc...._.

•

IXilc

•>M Gi;H?~s

INSTRUCTIONS

(i" Delete whatever is not applicable.

di) Undei one or oilier of the following headi. namely :

1. fa) Explosion a nil ignition of inflammable BIS 01 liquid,

(bl Hlow out.

2. indrillingVoiko^cr rijt.

,i. Explosive¹;.

4. (u) Machinery.

(b) Bursting of pipes.

5, Slill'i cut ion by j[yM;v

6, Outhieak of lire.

7. l.leclricity.

H Miscellaneous,

(iii) J11 block capital,

(jv i Attain separate sheet, if necessary .

("OR.M—V

[See regulation 7(4)]

1'a.rltijLilars ofitc-'esiseil/injiLreJ peryin

To be given separately in respect of every |)crs in killed or inj'ireJ in an accident in itie minei

1. General

(i) Name of mine

(ii) Owner.

(iii) District

(iv) Stale.-

2. Namu of ivji.rcil woikti.

3. Time of accidenl :

(i) Date

(ii) Time

(iii) Shift..

(i\> Numberofhiiit'is worked per day at the mine

l\) Time when the worker begun work on Hie day of Ihe acciJent

.A. Occupation ande\pe'ricnceoflheworker.

dl Stale the nature of job he was do inj at the time o I" ace idem

Hi) Wasilhisrejuliirocciipalion ?

(a) If'Yes', slate length of ex verij'-iccatt'i; m"- upuiioa : aiyour min;

previous experience, if any

(b) II* no, stale hi w long employed at this job

(iii) State lo|"l experience in mining.'...' (iv) GiVedetuils of experience in mining w.irk ,

5. Place of accident :

6. Natureofinjury :

(i) State whether IWcruro, a'niitAti in, Ujeruli > n, bruise, sprain, crushing injury or other (to be specified J

(ii) Partofbody injured (to be specified precisely)

7. D"gTteof disability :

(i) Jffatal,daieandlimeofexpiry (ii) lfpemianentdisablement, specify

(a) The part or parts oft he hoil> lost lfatiy,

(bl Thepartoforparlsof body gone out of use

(c) Whether disablement was total or partial

(iii) Iftempoiary disah"eme"l' state number of day, forced I) rcn ii.i i tie

N. Responsibility forrheaccideni :

(Ii Wasany safely pro\ isionl'Ocoi'itr.iveiu.'d ?

(U> 1( so, bj wlium '?

(iii) Wliatactiunv.Ms uken again.stiiieoflcndei '•'

dW Cmldtncaccideni hsue been avoided ?

f\j II so, liow '-'

Siji 1 I HI re

IJciignUio:! : Owner/Agent Manager

Daw

FORM -V[

[Sj; i-oif iW:i HI 7( h!

iuli(isoniijuieii|')ci'i"|nreUir"eUuHluiy

riuiit

(To he ti\cn separutely inres]vi.-t ofevery piixoii wiiliiu 15 days of hi-, return lo iliityj

J. Cicncii"! :

(ii) Owner

(iii> IJistrici

(iv) Stale

2. Date ut'accideni

3. \;nneol injured worker

• 4 -, K C U II i. l i> d uU :

(t) D a le wiien r c l i u r eU t o w oi k

(it) W h e i h e r r c l u r i i e d i t t r e g u l ar j . ) b o r - . . i me oilier j ibi r > h.•>•>,•.• i;i_- Ii . ' ..

'. Coivipiiisaiion •

S i a i e & n i o u n l o i ' c i i i n i ' e n ' i a i i on p-iid nt lo be p-iid, if a ny

LSI£ 1 11 i r;

J cognation : OwnefAgtni Manajcc

Daib

roRvr—vn

[S.'j rcgul ition H|

N.iLit-eofdiseu'.e notiiied under\cftion^5.

1 11 n,

i

1. Duet'lorGeneralofMinef Sjfelj (Cliief lusptoii'i <.'l Mines). Dhanbid-8:6(K)I

2. nirefiortifMiriBN Safely

(Regional Inspector of Mines).

Region.

}. The nisirictMa(isirate,'L)islriet Collector

4.

Sir,

1 ha\eio furnish tlie following particular.-, with respscltoan occupational disease contrac ted by a ivei'sonemployedinthi • • • •

mine of

, . (owncO 1. PARTICVIAiS OF MINE ETC :

(il S i i u a l i on of m i ne :

Villaie

I'KSI i.ffice Police station

Distiici Stale

dij Nameand pi siul^ddrBisi-fomnor.

2. PARTICULARS OF PERSON AFFECTED

(i) Name (in blockcupilals)

(ii) Pcinianeni addres¹ —

\'illi.se

Police *imi "ii Post oflice Pisnici

Sti.it

(V'i)

(iv) Date of birili lor age)

(v) (Xcupution

How long eiigJBetl '•'

(\i) Di te of comment-emeM oreinplj.vment :

(A) in iliii mine

(b) in peirolcmii inJu^ry

3. PARTICULAR OF DISEASE KTC :

(it Naiurci>rui'c ^efr^ini whL-htliep.'i^ >nis iiiTjri i ; ( s t i t c i L i ^ ) .. -

(ii) Dateofileiecii mofJise'^e.

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