Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15742 - Special services equipment; tanks, pump units, and communications
Rule 5742.
(1)
A service unit engine shall be equipped with an emergency shutdown device, the
control of which shall be located at the operator's console.
(2) A tank for flammable material shall be
set so that if tanks leak, fluid will drain away from the well and equipment,
or provisions shall be made to contain any leaked fluid.
(3) Electric power to the pumping unit shall
be de-energized and locked out such a distance from the wellhead as to
eliminate potential electrical hazards during well servicing operations. In
confined locations, overhead electric power to the pumping unit control panel
shall be de-energized.
(4) When
operations are to be conducted around a pumping unit, the brake shall be set;
if the pumping unit is stopped with counterweights in other than the down
position, additional means shall be effected to prevent any movement of the
counterweights or beam.
(5) After
well servicing operations are completed, precautions shall be taken before
energizing the power source to determine that all personnel and equipment are
clear of weight and beam movement.
(6) Brake systems on all pumping units shall
be maintained in safe working order.
(7) All equipment shall be located so that
equipment operators can see the employee in charge during operations so that
alternate specific arrangements can be made to assure adequate
communication.
(8) Signals between
supervisors and employees shall be agreed upon and fully understood before
initiation of operations. Where more than 1 employer is involved in a drilling
or service operation, coordination of activities and communication shall be
accomplished so that the employees are protected at all times.
(9) Communications equipment shall be in good
working order before commencing operations.
(10) Employees shall be out of the derrick
and cellar and stand clear when a subsurface pump is being unseated or when the
initial pull on tubing is made.
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