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JUN.24.S8* 12098 1 9 S 3 Edition IBMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY SAFETY MANUAL Production Department Humble Oil 8C Refining Company May, 1953 It is the. fluty of every mutt to lirulrct himself tun I those, ussot'i<itvil with him from neriileuts tvhieh mny result in injury or ileuth. AIIKAIIAM I.INCUI.N FOKKWOW) Safety is an integral part of efficient operations. In (lie petroleum industry rertain situations and operating conditions are hazardous ami can produce accidents if safe, proper pioceduros are not followed. This justifies the development of the safely rules and safe practices which have been assembled and constitute, this Safety Manual. Almost without exception, each safety rule or practice in this manual is the result of not one ac cident hut of many. They are not derived from tin? expelieuce of one man, one district, or one division, hut are from the collected experience of the Cornpany and the petroleum induslty. Therefore, it follows that the individual who at tempts to match his own good experience against this collected experience often takes a definite risk of injury. If the safely rules and safe practices con tained in this manual ate observed, most accidents can In: prevented. Kach employee is responsible to see that they are followed and supervisors arc held tesponsilde for theii enforcement. These instructions can not possibly cover all situations which may arise. Kmployees must still be aleit to unforeseen dangers and realize that changing conditions will present new piohlems. It is the policy of the t'ompany to provide safe e<|uipnient, good tools, and necessary protective do vice.;. Kach employee is expected to be a safe wanker, to keep tools and eigiipmcnt in good condition, and to use the piotectice devices which the Company supplies. It is expected that he will be a safe wotkei as well as an efficient wotkei. I'. C. Harbour Manager, l*i eduction Department TAHLE OF CONTENTS A. General Division General Section Elect* ic'al Section Goggles Section H. Production Division Tools and Equipment Section Portable Derricks & Mast Section Pumping Section Warehouse and Pipe Yard Section G. ltig Huilding Division D. Drilling Division Rigging-Up Section Drilling Operations Section Marine Drilling Section Gun Perforating Section Rig Lighting Section E. boiler Division E. Shop and Welding Division G. Transportation Division General Section Equipment Section Operations Section Speed boat Section II. Eire Protection Division I. Accident Reporting Division Index Page 1 1 11 it; 20 20 38 3(5 41 43 48 48 nr* 70 73 78 82 93 99 99 99 102 107 112 117 120 GENERAL DIVISION General GENERAL SECTION 1. Tlie prevention of accidents is of first impor tance and no employee should allow a condition hazardous to life or limb to exist without reme dying the defect or reporting it to his super visor immediately. 2. A supervisor should call his men together at least once each day, or on such other occasions as new or hazardous work arises, to discuss safely and allow the men to make suggestions. 3. An employee's immediate supervisor should make certain that he clearly understands the safe practices and the condition of the job which he is to undertake or on which he is engaged. 4. Premises must he kept clean and in order. 6.Employees should avoid strains when lifting by keeping their hacks as nearly upright as pos sible, using the leg muscles instead of the hack or stomach muscles. They should not attempt to lift more than can be safely handled. They should he sure there are enough men to handle the load. 6. Scuffling, practical joking, or any horseplay among employees on duty is positively pro hibited. 7. Smoking is not permitted around shale shakers, on or under the floors of drilling rigs, in the immediate vicinity of tank batteries, oil, and gas wells, and at any location where "No Smok ing" signs are displayed. Any area subject to contamination by inflammable liquids or gas should be designated by local management ns a "No Smoking Aiea." 8. All tools and equipment must be inspected regu larly. Defective and unsafe tools or equipment IFin itollin' doNsui;r yotm supervisou l a must lio reported to tlie supervisor as soon as they are found to he in poor condition and be repaired or replaced at once. 9. First-aid kits and snake bite kits must be kept filled and available for use at all times. 10. Drinking water containers shall have spigots and individual sanitary cups shall he provided. 11. Baggy, loose, or ragged clothing must not he worn by employees working around moving machinery. 12. (iood shoes should he worn. Safety shoes are recommended. Id. Safety hats must be worn wherever head injury hazards exist. 1-1. Anyone near other persons who are doing work which reijuires the use of goggles must also wear them. lCquipincnt 15. Bleeders should he placed in all lines that may contain pressure. lt>. Celluloid eye shields or celluloid visors must not he worn; a spark or intense heal may set them on fire and cause serious injury. 17. Braided or hydraulic flexible type hose Hint is used in lengths greater than 18 inches and for air, gas, or liquid pressures in excess of 150 psi shall he adequately marked to identify the rated working ptessure of the hose. Such marking may he applied to an aluminum or other suitable metal tag that is attached to the hose. 18. Braided or hydraulic flexible type hose in lengths greater than 18 inches and which may he used to handle air, gas, or gas-liquid mixtures is to he restricted to services where source pres sure on the hose will not exceed 250 psi except that short lengths of hose not exceeding 10 feet IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUlTsui'KUVISoir 2 in length and which are adequately anchored by clamps and chain may be used for source pres sures up to, hut not exceeding, 500 psi. Source pressure means the maximum pressure that is available from the pressure source to which the hose is connected. Any exception must have the approval of the division superintendent. 19. Natural gas or liquefied gas, such as butane or propane, furnished any Company or employee buildings from the Company gas system must be regulated to a pressure not to exceed 8 ounces. Natural gas or li(iuefied gas used for this pur pose should be ouorized. Fop valves should be installed downstream to the system regulator. 20. Has should not be piped to storm cellars, nor should storm cellars be placed within 25 ft. of gas lines. 21. The use of rubber hose from a gas stove to a gas line is not recommended. 22. Cloves will prevent many minor injuries when employees ate handling material and pipe. Their use is recommended whenever practicable. 23. Standard handrails for walkways must be 42 inches high with intermediate rails. 24. Hooks on all blocks, including snatch blocks, shall he provided with safety bridles. Hig build ers' and electricians' hooks are exceptions to this rule. 25. Permanent ladders shall he securely fastened at top and bottom. 26. All oil and gas lines should be buried deeply enough or protected in some manner at road crossings to prevent being broken from traffic. The presence of these lines should he marked properly with road signs at such crossings. 27. A leaking valve on a high-pressure connection must never ho slopped with a bull plug. A nipple aud an extra valve should be used and the ex- 7f~i Nlioubt~co n s u lt~your" su ncnvisoiT" 3 a itill valve slm uld be open while the connection is being made 2H. Safe winking loads (in pounds) for standard Manila rope (3 strand) based oil :safety factor of five on thes minimum breaking strength. Mitlirlrf In tnihrl uii'h uir.i . Hlralftit \\ hrn Vred 1 JO* Auflo from p.th r.r I.ai! *11at el When Vaed at 45* A title from Pm lit of P<ui| Tfiiel When Vied l 60* Artule from Path of l-jjail Tratel^ i/ .2 r:u> 400 370 270 a4 1,080 910 700 540 Th 1,510 1,810 1,090 770 1 1,800 1,500 1,270 900 l'.i 2,700 2,340 1,910 1,340 Hi 3,700 3,200 2,010 1,850 Hi 5,200 4,590 3,740 2,050 2 0,200 5,370 4,380 3,100 29. Safe working loads (in pounds) for (> x 19 plow steel, bright wire hemp center wire rope based on safety factors of five on the iniitiinutn break ing strength. lI|Mt ametera TWO-PART SUNOS BJtlonpgelo AAWVtnChuflOeAe*n AAWVtnhi1pee5jd#n* AWDatniheSgedOUn* 2,000 4,000 3,400 2,800 2,000 Vi 3,000 7,200 0,300 5,200 3,600 % 5,700 11,400 9,800 8,000 6,700 8,100 10,200 14,000 11,400 8,100 ?e 10,900 21,800 18,900 15,500 10,900 1 14,200 28,400 24,000 20,000 14,200 114 17,800 35,500 30,900 25,200 17,800 lii 22,000 44,000 38,000 31,000 22,000 *0 x 7 plow steel, bright wire hemp center. IF w' doubt'consult your supervisor 1 To determine safe working loads for improved plow steel rope, multiply above values by 1.15, and to determine the safe working loads for gal vanized wire rope, multiply values by 0.90. The above values are based on strength of the wire lope only and do not consider the efficiency of the rope attachments in the sling. F.fficienry of properly applied wiie rope attachments, con sidering breaking strength of rope as 100 per cent, should be considered as being 80 per cent even though in some sizes and types of attach ments values somewhat higher than this may possibly be obtained. For spliced eye without thimble reduce the percentage to 70. This rule does not apply to wire rope when used as a drilling line. Because equipment and conditions are different on drilling rigs, safe hooks loads, safety factors, and instructions on the use of drilling lines are carried in the Equipment Speci fications and Petroleum Engineering Division Instruction Manuals. 30. Average breaking strengths and safe working loads (in pounds) for American Chain & Cable Company lit' (high carbon) High Test heat- treated electric-weld steel loading chain: _N_Slotitm#ihineInai l-- ^MIa8ntl*eIanria_l _BSArtrercearnakggintahg _ _WlSo.oarkafaidng^ Vi 5/16 % 7/16 Vi 9/32 11/32 13/32 15/32 17/32 7,750 11,500 16,200 20,700 26,000 2,500 4,000 5,100 6,600 8,200 31. Btein-packed valves should not be used for do mestic gas utility service. Air cocks are recom mended for houses. Practices 32. Belt dressing is to be used only in emergency. The belt should be cut to such a length that it If"in doubt consult yoijusuiMouwsoii ~ 5 will not Blip. If necessary to apply the belt dressing, the operator should stand as far as possible from the intake pulley and should apply the dressing to the center of the belt on the outgoing side. 113. Itelief crews coming on duty must be informed of any changes which have taken place since they were last on tour that might present a hazard. 34. (lasoline, kerosene, naphtha, varsol, or any other inflammable liquid must not be siphoned by mouth suction from tanks or containers. 35. (lasoline containing tetraethyl lead must not be used except for motor fuel. 36. The use of gasoline as a cleaning agent In Com pany houses or on Company property is strictly forbidden. It is recommended that employees do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent in their own homes. 37. Kerosene, varsol, or any other approved clean ing fluid may be used to clean tools, machinery, and similar equipment, provided it is used in an area which is thoroughly ventilated. 38. Workmen should keep in the clear of any object that is being raised. 39. An employee should have free use of both hands when climbing up or down a ladder. 40. Machetes should have the existing tips rounded off and kept blunt one-half inch from end of tips and three ittchcB from handles to prevent accidental cuts to employees. 41. Machetes should always be carried in scabbards when not in use. 42. For work requiring that several men use shovels, 1 Fin 'doubt consult youu supervisor" picks, axes, or machetes, a safe distnnee be tween individuals should be maintained. 43. When clearing right of ways or locations, em ployees should he spaced so that the danger of injury from falling trees is eliminated. All men should be in the clear and all those nearby should he warned before a tree is ready to fali. 44. All underbrush and all low-hanging branches should be cleared before a tree is cut down. Em ployees should select a clear place to stand. 46. A tree should never be left partly cut. 46. No matches or cigarette lighters should be car ried in gaseous areas. 47. Mercury and its compounds should be handled with care, and then- the hands should he washed with soap before other parts of the body are touched, ltreathing mercury fumes should he avoided. 48. Nails around tops of kegs, barrels, and boxes should always be removed, for if they are left there, they form a hazard to anyone reaching into the receptacle. 49. Hoards should never be thrown down or allowed to lie around with nails sticking up. The nails should be removed or bent down, preferably re moved. 60. Paint should not be removed with lye. Paint should he icmovcd by paint remover or it should be scraped off. doggies should be worn. Most paint removers are inflammable and must not be used around open flames or other sources of ignition. 61. Employees carrying pipe on their shoulders should all carry the pipe on the same shoulder. Tf In i>oiiht" consult youu supehvisoiT 7 Carrying calipers are recommended whore the weight cf pipe justifies their use. 52. Employees should keep feet ami hands from underneath pipe when it is lowered into a diteh. fi.'t. Waste oil pits should not he located near power lines. 54. A high-pressure line must never he opened or closed suddenly. 55. When gas manifolds are frozen up, all pressure should he released and the manifold thawed out la;fore putting system hack into operation. iilS. All pressure must he removed from all lines, regulators, meters, fillings, and connections be fore disconnecting or working on them. 57. When bleeding down high pressure gas lines, before starting repairs, welding, cutting, and so forth, sufficient time should he allowed for thaw ing out ice plugs whieh may have formed in the line. 58. Employees should not hammer or pound on lines or fittings under pressure. 5t). Precautions should he taken to protect Die oper ator from sand or line scale when he is relieving pressures and blowing lines. fit), iilocking of roads is an emergency measure to he used only in case of necessity and every pre caution must he taken to see that the public is adequately protected. When a highway must be blocked, guards furnished with red flags must be stationed at least 100 yds. in both direc tions from the point where the highway is (docked to stop approaching cars. A while rag, newspaper flag, or some other readily visible object should be tied to the line to attract the attention of approaching motorists. This added ip in doun^coiTsuLTTouit suTmcuVISOlT 8 precaution is necessary because motorists might mistake the men sent out as guards for hitch hikers and refuse to stop when waved down. Although such work should be done in the day time, if a road must be blocked at night, the places where the guards and blocks are placed must he adequately lighted. Public authorities should he notified where possible. Cl. Personal radio and television aerial installations should not he tied to rigs, line polcs,_or to other Company equipment. Itefer to Electrical Section. fi2. Oily waste, rags, or clothing must not he left lying around or left in enclosed spaces other than suitable receptacles. Spontaneous combus tion may result and cause fire. 63. Only authorized persons are permitted to change the sellings on regulators. 6-1. Proper shoring and bracing should he provided on excavations deeper than 4 ft. when; soil con ditions might allow a cave-in. C5. Tools, equipment, or material must not he thrown up or down from one working level to another. They should he carried or sent up or down by the use of a handline or other safe, suitable method. fifi. Hand tools should he used in the manner and on work for which they are designed. G7. A valve should never he opened or closed unless the employee knows what purpose it serves. Valves must not he jammed open or closed un less specifically designated by manufacturer of said equipment. C8. Regular walkways and steps are to be used. Em ployees should not take short cals. Tf In nouiiT consin;r'vouirsupervTsoIi 9 a f>9. Jack handles should be removed when the jacks are not being used. When men are working un der a load raised on jacks or suspended by hoist ing equipment, the load should be blocked. 71). llol water heaters should he installed with vents at least as large as the collars on the heaters. Vents should lead to the outside 6 inches or more above the roofs and should be equipped with bonnets. 71. No gas leak should he allowed to remain near, under, or in a building, hut should be stopped immediately and the building aired. 72. When testing for gas leaks, use soapsuds -- never use flame. 711. CJauge glasses should be changed whenever they lose their transparency. 74. flauge glasses should he stored in suitable con tainers before they arc used and immediately disposed of after use. These glasses have been known to explode with violence because of un relieved internal stresses. 75. Unauthorized persons must not attempt to make repairs to electrical equipment unless authorized by district or division management. All unsafe appliances, lines, and electrical apparatus, should be reported to the electrician or supervisor, lie fer to Electrical Section. 70. Employees should exercise extreme caution when working near the electric welding arc, as it will severely burn the eyes. 77. If the tank is an integral part of the motor or unit, no gasoline should be supplied to a motor fuel tank while the motor is running. IF IN DOUUT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 10 ELECTRICAL SECTION 78. Since the National Electrical Code represents a minimum of safe practices, it is recommended that electricians and other personnel be governed by its rules. The following rules are based on this Code and are for the guidance of those em ployees whose duties require the operation of electrical equipment. 79. Avoid working on energized circuits but, if it becomes necessary to do so, provide all protec tion possible through use of approved rubber gloves, rubber insulating blankets, and other in sulating material appropriate for the voltage in volved; also, provide an insulated place or sup port on which to stand. Where it is impossible to insulate all of the nearby wires, work slowly and very carefully to avoid a contact which could result in shock. 80. Insulated tools and rubber protective devices, such as gloves and shields, which arc used for protecting a workman from energized electric lines and apparatus, shall he of apprbved types and shall be inspected for condition before each use. In case of any doubt of condition, they should be sent to the nearest power company for a high potential test. 81. At least two men should always he present when work is being done on an energized circuit, one of whom should be in the clear so as to render aid if necessary. Work on an overhead energized line should be done by an experienced lineman with two assistants, one of whom is equipped and able to climb to his aid if necessary. 82. All employees authorized to work on electrical circuits and their assistants should be trained and prepared to render effective artificial res piration and should he aware of the importance IF IN DOUl^T^NfiUL^WUK^JUERVISOlT 11 31 uf avoiding delay in its application when it be comes necessary. 83. Avoid contact with low voltage as well as high voltage electrical lines; contact with low volt age lines, such as 110-volt household lighting circuits, can result in death. 84. In operating electrical equipment, employees should proceed according to instructions. They should not experiment. If equipment does not operate properly, they should call an electrician. 85. Motors should always be started and stopped with the push-button type or other approved type of starting switch which is provided. Main disconnecting switches should never he opened while motor is running or is energized and stalled. 80. When it is necessary that a structure be built dose to any electric line, the Company elec trician should he notified. 87. Water, particularly salt water, is a good con ductor of electricity, therefore, great care should he taken when steam or water hose is used to wash the area near electric motors. 88. Transformer hanks shall he so constructed as to prevent access to energized circuits by chil dren, other personnel, or livestock, who might receive a severe or fatal shock. Transformer hanks located on or near school grounds or campsites with platforms less than 7 ft. above the ground shall lie fenced. Such hanks shall have not less than one "DANGER -- HIGH VOLTAGE" sign displayed in the most promi nent place. 811. As a protection to linemen, no signs, fences, clothes lines, or other encumbrances should be attached that might affect the safety of the linemen when climbing a power line or telephone pole. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUU SUPERVISOR 12 90. Switches which are opened to permit work on circuits or equipment should he tagged with danger signs to warn against dosing them. 91. "Hot slicks" should be kept in weather proof containers and inspected regularly. 92. Ground wires are for the protection of the work men and shall not be disturbed. It is imperative that they he properly maintained. 93. Rubber mats laid on ventilated wood mats should he provided for employees to stand on while operating switch panels in generating houses. Outdoor switches and controls in arid areas shall have some protection other than normal for personnel. This shall consist of a heavy metal mesh screen laid on the surface where the oper ator stands and connected to the switch case with a #8 or larger copper wire. This protection is especially warranted when the ground is slightly wet on the surface. 94. Guards must he placed around switch panels at points where wires are exposed. 95. When moving high loads with liuck or tractor, a lineman should accompany the load if over head power lines must he cleared. 96. Employees must not use a power line pole as a snub for a winch when material is moved or the truck is pulled when stuck, as there is dan ger of shorting the wires when the strain is taken off the pole. The contact of two wires may cause a short which results in burning and parting of the wires, thereby allowing the parted wires to fall to the ground. 97. When working under or near high voltage lines, employees should take care that gin poles, guys, or other objects are not moved into or near them. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 13 a 98. Metal boxes used to enclose electric meters, switches, ami other electrical apparatus shall he grounded. 91). The exposed metal frame and housing of port able electrical tools shall he grounded through (he thin! wire of a 8-conductor cord which shall he used to conned the toed to the power supply. 100. Pennies and other solid metals shall not he used to restore services when a fuse plug fails. 101. in most instances, fuses are between the load and the discoimed switch. If there is any doubt, call the electrician. If no doubt exists, open the disconnect before an attempt is made to replace a fuse. 102. Ilrass key sockets or uninsulated pull-chain sockets should not be used in bathrooms or close to sinks. 108. Electrical switches in new construction shall be so placed that persons standing in bath tubs or otherwise in contact with a conducting sur face can not reach them. Existing toggle switches are considered safe when equipped with an insulated handle, plate, and plate screws. 104. ltrokeu light globes should be replaced as soon as possible after they are discovered. The cir cuit should be cut off at the master switch. 105. All vapor proof globes and flood light lenses should be kept clean to allow a maximum of light. 10(1. Should switches or other electrical apparatus become energized, proper precautions should be made immediately to prevent injury to person nel and the services of an electrician obtained at the earliest possible moment. ip in nouTFr'cdNsuLT~vouit stJPERvisoir 14 107. All generating buildings shall have screen doors or other protection to exclude unauthor ized persons or small animals. 108. A danger sign of warning must always he placed on equipment where there are auto matic. switches. If an employee is working around or on the equipment, the disconnect switch must he opened. 109. l'ole top switches are not operated very often and as a consequence, a blade may become stuck or inoperative for some cause or another. After operating the opening mechanism, the operator should step back a sufficient distance ami see if all three blades are disconnected. A periodic inspection should be given these switches to be sure that all the mechanism is in good working order. When opening air gap or pole switches, lubber gloves should be used. 111). Installed electrical equipment should be cleaned only with solvents approved by the Safety Divi sion. Employees should be careful to avoid breathing solvent fumes. Fans or blowers may be necessary in confined areas to insure a fresh air supply. 111. (Jure should be exercised to avoid breakage when handling fluorescent lamps. If a fluores cent lamp is accidentally broken, avoid ban tiling broken fragments and avoid breathing dust or vapors given off from the broken lamp. 112. If a person is accidentally cut by glass from broken fluorescent lamps, the wound should re ceive immediate medical attention for thorough cleansing. 113. Ilumed out fluorescent lamps should be dis posed of in a manner that will not expose chil dren or other people to vapors or fragments of broken fluorescent lamps. IFiFTnouBTcoNsuLT youu'sui'EHvisoiT 15 114. When television antennas are installed nt Com pany houses, the following precautions should he taken: A. Itond the aerial mast to the water piping with a No. 8 copper wire or larger. Use solderlcss ground connectors for attach ment. H. Install guy strain insulators in the guy wires. For small guy wires No. 600 strain insulators are suitable and for 14" to guy wires No. 602 or No. 604 strain insu lators. (10CCLKS SECTION 115. To insure maximum eye protection and com fort, all types of goggles used should he ad justed properly to each individual's face. Spec tacle-type goggles have adjustable bridges which must be adjusted to fit the nose bridge properly to provide adequate eye protection. When adjusting cup-type and chemical goggles, the head bands must be set properly on the head and adjusted to allow lenses and /ace piece to cover the eye area thoroughly. Head bands should not be worn any tighter than is suffi cient to hold goggles in place. When excessive fogging of goggle lenses occurs, various types of "anti-fogging" compounds are available for application to the lenses to limit fogging con ditions. Necessary repair parts to goggles will be furnished by the Company. 110. Employees who only occasionally are exposed to eye hazards should have standard cup-type or cover glass cup-type goggles (for use over cor rective glasses) availalde for eye protection when exposed to eye hazards. 117. Spectacle-type goggles are furnished to certain employees whose occupations expose them to Ye mnbulrr consult Youirsui'Euvisoir It; frequent eye hazards. If these employees nor mally wear corrective glasses, spectacle-type goggles will be furnished with the employee's prescription ground in the lenses. In these cases, employees are required to furnish their own prescriptions. 118. It is recommended that employees who are is sued spectacle-type goggles wear them during their entire tour of work except when there is a need for additional protection, such as han dling chemicals, working around excessive dusts, or when woiking in an area where flying particles might enter the eye area through the side of the goggles. 119. Full protection chemical goggles should be used when handling hazardous chemicals, such as in the mixing of chemicals for drilling muds, cleaning material with chemical solutions, handling eroosoled material, working with mol ten metal, pitch, asphalt, or bitumastic com pounds, or in any other operation where the employee's eyes may be exposed to hazardous chemical liquids, powders, or vapors. 120. Employees must wear impact-type goggles (spectacle-type, spectacle-type with side shields, or cup-type, whichever is issued) when chip ping, scraping, buffing, or breaking any metal or material which will involve a flying chip hazard such as: A. Renewing or tightening gauge glasses. H, Hammering or sledging on chisels, cold cuts, chisel bars, fittings, connections, and so forth. C. When cutting wire lines. D. When using wire brush to clean threads or fittings. if inIxhfiYFooNsiii/r your sijFioitvisbir 17 E. When sledging rock bits, core heads, and so forth, to loosen or tighten them. F. When driving tong keys or driving pins in and out of chains. (i. When painting hot boilers. If. When using a pick. I. When cleaning tubes in boilers, economizers, flues, and stacks. J. When driving, heating, or holding rivets. K. When shearing metal scrap. I,. When chipping and caulking seams, rivets, and pipe line leaks. M. When grinding on abrasive wheels or buf fing with buffing wheels even when glass guards are provided. N. When using compressed air or steam to clean machinery or equipment. O. When working on a lathe. P. When grinding old asbestos or removing asbestos insulation not in sectional form. Q. When working around rolling or stationary mechanical equipment, such as shop ma chines, motor vehicles, locomotives, and cranes. R. When using a soldering iron. S. When handling dirty or rusty wire lines, pipe, connections, and so forth. T. When handling materials in powder or semi powder form where a dust hazard exists. 121. When welding or cutting material with acety- IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 18 lene gas, workmen should use No. 5 or No. 6 shade lenses. 122. Helpers for acetylene welders or cutters should use No. 4 shade lenses or their equivalent. 123. For electric arc welding, workmen should use welding helmets or hand shields with No. 10 or No. 12 Bhude lenses. 124. Helpers for electric welders must use No. 6 shade lenses. 125. Cover glasses should be used with all welding goggles, helmets, and shields. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 1!) PHODIK TION DIVISION TOOLS & EQUIPMENT SECTION Equipment 1. No oils-. Iocs, or other ohstmotions should he connected to the cuds of bleeder linea from gas lift meter manifolds, pressure vessels, or any other installations which require the relief of high pressure water, oil, or gas. 2. All high pressure (100 lbs. or greater) bleeder lines must he equipped with adequate tiedowns. For specifications, refer to Derrick Guying Sub section, Equipment Section, Petroleum Engi neering Division Instruction Manual. 3. All engine houses and pumpers' offices should he ventilated. 4. Chemical goggles and gloves are recommended for employees handling lumber or pipe that has been treated with creosote or other protective mnleriak that might cause skin irritations. Ex posed parts of the body must be protected by any cream with a lanolin base. 5. Crown blocks should be fastened to water table beams with U-bolts or other approved type tie downs, 6. All crown sheave journals shall be provided with bearing caps or metal straps to prevent the sheaves from jumping out of the bearings. 7. The pump end of all drilling hose should be securely fastened to the derrick by a cable or chain clamped to the hose and the derrick leg. The swivel end of the hose shall be secured by a chain or cable clamped to the hose, and the other end shall be fastened to the body of the swivel. The cable or chain should not be fas- if in DouB'TcoNsuf/r ''YouirsuPEimsoiT 20 toned to the swivel gooseneck as the gooseneck may break. The safety cable shall be not less than % in. in diameter and the chain not less than Vz in. 8. All tubing elevators with detachable bails shall have holts or pins through the holes in the ears, or other positive locking means, to hold the bails in place. If holts or pins are used, cotter keys must be used to hold them in place. 9. First aid kits and snakebite kits should be avail able to all gangs and pumpers. 10. All "dead" oil and gas wells which mi^ht flow must have proper control equipment installed and must be properly choked or attended if left open to the atmosphere. 11. Gas lines to pumpers' offices must be equipped with drips, regulators, and odorizers. The drips should be installed upstream from the regula tor. 12. Signs should be put on each side of the highway where there is an oil or gas line so that high way graders won't drop the blade too deep. 13. All gas stoves in pumpers' offices should he vented. 14. Guardrails should he installed around powerengine clutches and belts. 15. Guards should be placed around cranks and all other hazardous moving equipment on pumping units. 1C. Guardrails should be put around open flywheels on internal combustion engines. These guard rails should be in place at all times while engines are operating. 17. When wells that may head up and flow are if in"1)oiiiiT~consuiit youu"suTehvisoit- 21 being pulled, life lines and safety buggies must lie installed as part of the derrick equipment. 18. A lift ninple in good condition, as strong as the pipe to lie lifted, should bo used whore a lift nipple is required. 19. Air-intake lines should he extended outside of buildings and located away from exhaust lines. 20. ICxhuusl lines for all internal combustion engines shall extend outside buildings, and should he insulated where passing through buildings to prevent fire hazards. 21. Force-feed lubricators should he used through out on the power unit where practicable. 22. Pleasure relief holes should he drilled in the housings of all bourdon tube type pressure gauges. 2;i. Ladders should he constructed on all Sampson posts if it is necessary for a man to leave the ground to grease walking beam hearings. 24. Itod strippers equipped witli suitable drains are recommended in localities where paraffin condi tions prevail. 25. Kod and tubing hoaids must he attached to the girls by U-bolls. 2ti. All rn<l and tubing hoards shall cover the space from the working edge back to the legs of the derrick. 27. itod wrenches of adequate length for size and tightness of roil joints should he used at all limes. 28. All gas separator installations shall be equipped with at least one safety valve each which shall lie set to pop at a safe pressure. Tf7n_D^liTTlONSUL'i^T^UR SUPEItVISOir 22 29. The weights on dead-weight safety valves on separators should lie securely attached to the nipples on the traps. 30. All high pressure separators should have safety heads pointing straight up in accordance with Company equipment standards in addition to the safety valves. 31. Approved type pedestal block installations and tractor hold downs are to he used when wells are pulled with tractor winches and pulling ma chines. 32. - Gang trucks shall he equipped with fire ex tinguishers, first-aid kits, salt tablets, and paper drinking cups. 33. Tubing blocks shall he provided with safety housing containing no square bollheads or other abrupt projections that might hung up on tubing collars or tubing hoard. Housing shall he ar ranged with holes or slots for rallies to pass through before reaching the sheaves in order to pi event men's fingers from being drawn in be tween the sheaves and the cable. 34. A wireline is preferable to a chain for raising or lowering the beam or other heavy equipment. 35. Wire lines must not he subjected to overloading. Swabbing lines must not he used to pull heavy strings of rods. Strength specifications of wire lines will be found in Rule No. 29, General Divi sion. 36. Wire line drums should he equipped with ap proved type guards. 37. An extension device 3 ft. long, or longer, to pre vent employees from coming in contact with line or drum must lie used when wire lines are being guided on drums. When this operation is IF7IN DOUBT CONSULT Y<)UR SUl^)itVISOlT 23 being performed, someone must be at tbe drum controls. I'racliccs 88. .Sufficient flags should be placed on tlie bailing line to stop tbe bailer or swab at a safe dis tance from tbe oil saver. 89. Hearn hangers must not swing free while a well is being serviced but should be tied back. 40. If it is necessary for a bleeder line to be directed toward the working level of a burning pit, the line should be given a gradual dip near its end to allow unrestricted flow and prevent sudden pressure shock which causes jetting or thrust ing action on the end of the line. 41. No liquid shall be drawn from a high pressure separator bleeder line to au open vessel for any use whatsoever. 12. AH new burning pits should be at least 150 ft. from tank batteries. In some localities, the na ture of oil ami gas produced, prevailing wind, and terrain may necessitate extension of the dis tance greater than 160 ft. 4.'). Cellars around producing wells shall be covered or filled. 44. When working in cellars or other excavations, employees should recognize possible hazards from gas vapors or cave-ins ami adequate pro tection should be provided when it is needed. 45. If a person's clothing becomes saturated with oil while a well is being pulled, he should remain at a safe distance from the tractor or any other place where a fire hazard exists. Clothing should be changed as soon as possitde. lit. All load possible should be removed from a Timn~doubt consult Yo'uii sin'ERvisoTr 24 pumping derrick and no pipe racked in the der rick before any derrick members are removed. 47. All employees must use approved derrick belts while wot king on platforms above the derrick floors. 48. llerrick belts should be dated when they are put in use and should be replaced when damaged or worn. 49. Work on the derrick floor should be suspended and workmen should get out of tbe way while the derrickmun is using hand tools in the der rick. 60. Employees should stand on the windward side in pouring dope on a line. The bucket or other application device should be held close to the pipe. Care should be taken that dope is not poured on pipe that is damp or wet. 61. When doping pipe, employees should wear chem ical goggles and long sleeved shirts with cuffs buttoned over tops of gloves. Trouser cuffs should be tied outside shoe tops. 52. Employees must exercise extreme care when putting tar or dope in heaters, when beating dope, ami when carrying dope. 53. When II. S. is being drained from a tank to a burning pit through tbe permanent drain line, the drain line valve should bo closed before tbe bunting pit is lighted. When B. S. is drained in any other manner, suitable methods must be used to prevent the fire from flashing back to the tanks. 54. Drive bells must not be lightened while they are in motion. 65. When working on any internal combustion en gine, lite ignition should be released on tbe igni- n>' in d6ubt~con.si!LT youk~s~ui'lYuvfsoir 25 tioii type, and compression should be released on the Diesel type or the engine may fire when it is turned over. 60. The impulse coupling on magneto-type engines should he inspected for proper operation before the engines are started. 57. Before engines which stait on air are spotted, spark plug wires should be removed. 58. When cranking small engines using a rope to turn motor, employee should never wrap rope around hand or wrist. Starting rope should he of adequate material and he equipped with handle. 59. If necessary to crank by hand, the engine should never be spun. It should be started by pulling up one-quarter turn. The crank should never be pushed downward. tit). The clutch lever should always he placed where it can be reached without the necessity of the employee's reaching over the drive pulley. 01. Workmen must not stand in line with the clutch while it is in motion because there is always the danger of breakage and flying clutch shoes. <>`2. The dutch on an internal combustion engine must not he adjusted while the engine is run ning. lift. When the position of a counterweight is being changed, the crank should always he spotted so there will he no movement of counterbalance when it is loosened and the brake should be set. 64. All heaters in gun barrel service on flow lines and in flow treaters must have water over the fire box before being fired and normally at all times when in use. ip Fn" doubt cons'Qlt y~:)tm'suPEiwIsoiT 26 k 65. When a heater or flow treater is opened for denning the heater, making inspections, or mak ing repairs, extreme caution should be exercised regarding open fires, matches, or sparking tools around the open vessel. Any pit fire should he extinguished and lines leading from the vessel to the pit should be closed with valves or the lines should be disconnected. The fuel _ supply to the heater should be cut off and the line dis connected. 66. Any repairs made on heaters or flow treaters on the lease which involve the use of welding or cutting should follow procedures designated by the Division Safety Engineer. 67. When iron sulfide is found on the inside or out side of the fire box and on the inside of a vessel that has been opened, the iron sulfide should he kept wetted with either water or oil as long as it is in contact with air. 68. When the fire box is to be removed from a flow treater, any soot accumulated in the fire box and in the stack should he wetted with either salt water or fresh water and kept wet as long as the vessel is open. Also, soot should he kept wetted down when the fire box is in place but out of service while connection work is done in the vicinity of the heater which could involve the release of gas. 69. When gun barrels or flow treaters are being in stalled and pul into service, ail fires including gas flares in the vicinity of (he installation must be extinguished until the air has been displaced from the vessel being installed. 70. When a treater or gun barrel is constructed or is to be opened and vented for repairs and where fluids will he hied normally to a burning pit, a valve must be installed in any pipe line carry- IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 27 ing suit wutcr or gas from the treating plant to the but uing.pil. This valve should he kept closed until the air has hern displaced from the vessel ami enough salt witter has been accumulated to tcipiirc continuous bleeding of salt water. Valves nuimully installed immediately adjacent to the tank should he kept closed until needed. A flame can not propagate through a pipe that is full of liipiid. 71. During paraffin drilling operations or similar operations that require the use of a lubricator, the well valve must he closed and the pressure hied from the lubricator before it is unflanged or lenmved. 72. It is advisable to attach guy lines to the lubri cator under certain .conditions such as working during windstorms, using lubricators move than 20 ft. in length, working with extremely high pressure, or working on deep wells. 72. Men using paint sprays must always wear res pirators designed for such usage. 74. When disconnecting bolted couplings, plugs, or choke cage caps, the bolt and fitting should al ways be loosened and pressure bled off before bolts are. removed to prevent filling blowing off in case pressure is on tbc line. 7f>. With the excejilion of special portable mast type well-servicing units, pulling machines should be placed at least 150 ft. from the well in such a way that the operator has good view of all men working in the derrick and on the floor. 70. When pumping healed oil under high pressure, employees should remain a maximum practical distance from injection point or flow line as the failure might spray them with scalding oil. "ii-; In iimniTTfoNsi"^ 28 77. If possible, all tool houses and pumpers' offices should he situated on hills because gases are likely to collect in valleys. 78. Pumpers' offices should he 160 ft. or more from tank batteries or producing wells, depending upon local climatic conditions. 70. If a gasoline-driven pump is used for removing H. S. from a tank, the pump should be located outside the fire wall. Engines not provided with non-sparking equipment should be located at least 160 ft. from tank batteries. 80. Pumping units must be stopped while employees are working on units. All electrical power units with main switches must be thrown if time clocks are used. 81. When operating the dnuldn-throw switch on a pumping unit motor fiom high to low, or from low to high, the employee should press the slop button before changing speeds. This will prevent a flash and eliminate a fire hazard. 82. Rod hangers shall be inspected before each rod job, and if they show signs of weakness, this condition must he reported and repairs made immediately. Several serious injuries have re sulted from falling rods and these could have been prevented if the hangers had been properly inspected ami maintained. Only approved rod bangers should he used. 83. Tests on rod hook latching mechanisms should he made before every job ami as often as prac tical during each job in accordance with Pro duction Depaitincut standards. 84. Keep feet from under rods when hanging rods in the derrick. 85. No tools should he placed in the rod basket, and before each rod job the rod banger chains should IF iN iVoiIIlT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 29 bn untied and straightened out before rod ban ner leaves the floor, 80. Deri ickman shall inspect and repoit Lo bis super visor on the condition of rod and tubing boards and other overhead equipment. Any defective nialciial should lie repaired before starting work. 87. Tanks should not be cleaned din ing an electrical storm. 88. Tank cleaning should he done in the daylight hours only. 89. Whenever possible, tanks should be cleaned by flushing with water or steam or by using long handled wood or belting drags from the outside. The water or steam hose nozzle must be grounded. Wire wrapped hose may be grounded through the external wire. Non-wrapped hose may be grounded by dragging a chain welded to the nozzle. Dll. The district superintendent's authority must be secured and protective equipment approved by the Safety Division used when it is necessary for men lo enter a tank that has contained crude oil or other petroleum products. 91. Fresh air or blower-type masks must be used by men entering tanks which have contained oil. Life lines must be used in conjunction with blower-type masks. Blowers must be located where gas or vapors can not contaminate them. 92. If it is necessary for men to go inside a tank that has contained oil, all lines including mani fold vent lines must be blanked off at the lank to prevent any gas or oil from entering the tank. 98. Men working in the near vicinity of the opening of sour crude tanks should wear canister type masks. Time records on the use of canisters must be kept and canister replacements must be IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 30 made as recommended by the manufacturer and the Safety Division. 94. If it is necessary for men to enter a tank, a cleanout section large enough for easy passage must be opened. 95. All work on the inside of a tank that has con tained inflammable liquids must be done with spark proof tools. 96. Extreme rare must he taken that motor vehicles are not driven or motor or gas engines are not used within gaseous areas such as around tank batteries, gassing wells, burning pits, and low points. 97. When testing for plugs, leaks, or when cleaning lines no more than a predetermined maximum pressure may be used. 98. All tools and equipment must be inspected, oiled, cleaned, and repaired regularly. All repairs and replacements must be made without defay. 99. Any part of a hoisting tool subjected to direct load should not be repaired locally by welding. Only repairs that can he made by replacement with new parts should be made locally. No at tachments should be welded to the hoisting equipment. 100. Tubing, rod, sand, and Bafety lines should never be dropped from derrick. 101. Employees should use at least two lines from the traveling block when pulling tubing on any well. 102. All men should be out of the derrick when tub ing is lifted off the bottom or when any un usual strain is placed on the derrick. When un seating tubing packers, weight indicators should be used to pick up the tubing. Before lifting IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 31 tuting off bottom, the valve on the casing should lie opened after the men, so fas as is possible, have left the derrick and floor. tori. When tubing is run in a well, extreme raution should be exercised when the bottom of the tub ing is passing through the top of the liner be cause it might hang momentarily and then slip off, thereby causing the tubing to part, tubing line to break, or the derrick to fail. 104. Two in. and 21i in. tubing ami 2% in. drill pipe, unless supported at ttie approximate mid point by an additional derrick board, should not be racked in lengths more than (if) ft. inf). The. crown block should be inspected before each rod and tubing job. 1(1(1. Gloved or Imre hands must not be used for stripping oil or paraffin from sucker rods. 1U7. When swabbing, scraping paraffin, or using hailing line, no one should stand near the cable as it might part or throw slack and catch him. 108. Studs and bolts bolding safety bousing of tubing idocks in place should he inspected regu larly. 109. Work on the floor should be suspended while stringing or unstringing tubing block in the derrick. 110. A helled nipple made of a non-sparking mate rial or approved rod stripper should be used in the top of tubing to prevent sucker rods from hanging up on tec while rods are being run in hole. 111. Extreme care should he exercised when em ployees are working near a winch line because it may become taut or slack without warning. If in doubt coNsul/rTcuiirsurRiivTsoir Employees should never step over such a winch line. 112. When a wiie line is to be cut, tire line should he wrapped on each side of the point wiiere the cut is to he made. An approved wire rope cutter is recommended. 113. Proper wrenches should he used to prevent slipping which might result in injury to em ployees. PORTABLE DERRICKS & MAST SECTION 114. One man must he at. the controls at all times when the cathead is being used. 115. All catheads on pulling machines must be equipped with entiiue dividers. 1 Itii. When tire telescoping derrick is cradled, all slack should be taken out of the telescoping winch line and the winch should be locked. 117. Tension on hoisting screws of Frank's equip ment should be partially released when the derrick is cradled. 118. A concrete foundation designed to support portable derrick units is desirable. However, if a temporary foundation is used, it must be placed on film ground and leveled before the derrick is raised. No lumber thinner than 3 in. should be used. 119. When raising from and lowering to the cradle, and telescoping up or down, no one should he allowed to stay in the cab. 120. The operator should consult with his immediule supervisor before raising or lowering the der rick in a high wind. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVisbu' 33 1151. Tin* operator is responsible for the inspection of the automatic brake, telescoping chain, and wire* linn cadi time before I lie uppi>r part of the derrick is lifted. 122. Hefore the derrick is raised off the cradle, the jacks under the rear end should he tightened. After the derrick has keen raised approximate ly one foot off the cradle, the jacks will loosen and should he retightened. 123. All persons except the operator should stay clear while the derrick is being raised, lowered, and telescoped up or down. 124. No one is to be allowed in the derrick while it is being raised or lowered. 125. When telescope-type derricks are raised, the lugs holding the top section of the derrick should be inspected so (lie operator is sure they are seated before any additional work on the derrick is performed. 12l. licrause of the irregularity of the derrick lad der, extreme caution should he exorcised when employees are ascending or descending. 127. The water-cooled exhaust manifold, spaikproof ignition, exhaust spark arrester, and any other engine fireproofing equipment should he in spected at least once each week ami kept in good repair. 128. When the unit is used to drive a rotary, chain guards must he supplied. 129. A derrick or mast should he properly positioned at the well and leveled before it is guyed. Guy line tension should not he used to bring crown block .over the well. 130. Guy wires and the safety slideline should be fastened only to approved anchors. IP IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 34 131. All guy wires should he properly tightened before any load is put on the derrick. Particular attention should he given to equalizing tension in intermediate guys on pipe masts. Excessive tension on alt guys must be avoided. 132. When the unit has been left unattended for as much as one tour, alt guy wires and leg screws should be inspected before work is begun. 133. Employees should never step on \vrenches and longs when additional leverage is needed. 134. AH loose equipment such as blocks, elevators, and mud hose, should he securely tied before unit is moved. 135. When pulling rods or tubing, (he derrickmnn must slay tin the ground until after the first stand has been pulled. 130. Stuffing boxes should not he supported on the polish rod by hand while stabbing and making up hut by a clamp or some other suitable method. 137, Pulleys used for telescoping operations should be inspected and lubricated at intervals de pending upon conditions under which the units are used. 138. The telescoping line should lie spooled eveidy to prevent jerks when telescoping up or down. 189. Hridges, overhead wires, and soil conditions on unimproved roads should he checked before a portable derrick is moved over unfamiliar roads. 140. The truck should he moved only when the der rick is in a horizontal position. If the unit is found to he soollcd incorrectly over a well, the derrick should lie lowered to a horizontal posi tion before the position of the truck is changed. IP IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 35 141. Operators should check the lioist and winch gears to he sun- that they are disengaged be fore the truck is changed into road gear. 142. The driver should remember that excessive weight in-events sudden emergency stops. Therefore, when moving a portable derrick or mast he should not drive aL speeds unsafe for road or tiaffic conditions. 142. No welding is to be done oil the portable dorrick or mast without the proper authority. PUMPINO SECTION Equipment 144. Drips on wet-gas lines should be drained ut specifically stated times. 145. The firing controls in heaters should he ad justed, as suggested in the Oil, TltEATINti HANDBOOK under "Operation of Heaters." 140. Employees gauging or sampling tanks which contain oil having a hydrogen sulphide content, must wear canister-type gas masks. 147. All gauge hatches that arc not of the sparkproof type shall he provided with lead gaskets or some other lion-sparking material. 148. Night pumpers shall he provided with approved lights. 149. When the polish rod stuffing box is packed, the top half of the box must he held by the special safety clamps designed for this purpose, be fore a polish rod stuffing box is packed, bleeder valves shall he opened. 151). Pressure elements on meters must lie able to withstand line pressure. A f>()-Ib. clement should nut he used when a l()ll-lh. element is required. Tn'doubt'consult your~suPEUvisou- 36 151. Centrifugal shakeout machines should he at tached to substantial bases. The operators should lake care that their hands do not come in contact with the revolving tube holders. While a machine is in operation, the operator should not stand so that, should one of the tubes hurst, it will strike him in the face. Bowltype guards on gas driven centrifuges are recommended. Practices 152. The pumper's job is such that he must usually work alone. He should realize that his safety rests with himself and with his method of working. 153. I,ung pressure is not to he used to blow dirt from the howl of the meter. Air or gas should he used. (Joggles should he worn. 164. When changing a choke, the operator should stand to one side to avoid being struck should llie choke blow from choke cage by unreleased pressure. 165. When necessary to use chlorine in salt water systems, always work to the windwai<j side. 166. Open flames must not he permitted near caiodorant. All non-returnable catodorant cans should he destroyed immediately after they have been emptied. 167. Before an engine is cranked, the floor in the cranking area must lie free of all objects, oil, and grease so that a stable footing may he maintained. 158. Generator or water pump belts should be put on or taken off by turning the flywheel by hand. The spark plugs should he removed. IE IN DOUBT (J()NSUi;r~Y(H7l^ijT'EitVISOR 37 ISO. When Hie hand wheel in to he oiled or repaired, the engine should always he shut down. Hit). Foreign .substances must not he removed from thu belt or pulley while it is in motion. 1C1. When the idler is oiled, the oiler should stand on the off-side of the pulley. 162. Workers must not approach the vicinity of un guarded moving hells unless absolutely neces sary. 103. Before removing bolls from flange connections, fillings, or installations, pipe connections should be supported properly. Hid. When shutting in a flowing well, the valve on manifold at lank battery should be left open to protect low pressure fittings. HIS. All greasy waste and rags should either lie destroyed or placed in covered metal recep tacles. Hid. All gas leaks should be repaired when dis covered, or as soon thereafter as possible. Hi7, When necessary to make repairs during which the flow of gas cunnot be controlled, gas masks approved by Division Safety Engineer should be worn by repairmen. 1(18. Thief hatches on tanks must be kept closed ex cept during gauging and cleaning operations. Employees imisL stay off tanks and tank walks during electrical storms in the tank area. Hi!!. Anyone who opens the hatch of a tank shall first ground himself by touching the steel hand rail on steel lank walkwayB or by touching the tank on wooden walkways. 170. Employees should not stand or walk on tank IF IN DOlfItT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR" 38 roofs while sampling or gauging. If the gauge batch cannot be reached from the walkway, the walkway should be extended to the hatch. 171. Employees should never stand directly in front of the fire box when inserting a lighting torch, opening the pilot fuel supply, or opening the main gas valve. 172. When the fire goes out in a beater, the fuel gas and pilot gas valves should be closed for at least 5 minutes before relighting the pilot. 173. When a flow treater is put into operation for the first time, any fires in the burning pit should be extinguished and relit only after all air in the vessel has been displaced by gas. 174. Any oil present in the fuel gas should be re moved upstream of the firing controls on heat ers. 176. Employees should never light burning pits by throwing lighted matches into the pits. 176. Employees should remember when lighting flares that the escaping gas can settle to the ground around the flares and under certain at mospheric conditions may spread over wide areas. 177. Should it be necessary to light flares or burn ing pits by throwing lighted torches, every effort should be made to determine the extent to which gas may have spread. Those perform ing this operation should always stand on the windward side at a safe distance and not on the firewall of the burning pit. 178. In localities where continuous gas pressure is available, pilot lights have been satisfactory for lighting flares. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 39 179. In localities where continuous gas pressure is not available, (lie local application of several mechanical methods that have been developed for lighting flares and hunting pits from a safe distance should lie considered. 180. (til should not lie allowed to remain on the engiucronni floor. 181. Orifice plates should not he blown out of flanges. 182. Screw drivers should lie used when gaskets and orifice plutes arc installed, to prevent mash ing the employee's fingers. 189. When earbiding flow lines the orifice meter plates should he run out. 184. When an employee uses his hand to determine the condition of regulator valve seals, the ad justing nut or hleeder should not bit moved because the inner valve may crush his band against the seats. 185. A spark proof hammer must be used for pound ing, if necessary, while gas is escaping. 186. Smoking is not permitted around shale shakers, on or under the floors of drilling rigs, in the immediate vicinity of tank batteries, oil, and {gas wells, and at any location where "No .Smok ing" signs arc displayed. Any area subject to contamination by inflammable liipiids or gas should be designated by local management as a "No Smoking Area." 187. AH tank steps and walks should be free of obstructions. 188. Tank tops should be kept free of all loose objects or material. if in i)(T'uTnrcoN.sui/i Yoim suPEUvTscm' 40 189. The gas vent lines on stock tanks should be inspected frequently and kept open. 190. Tools or material should never be stored under separators. WAREHOUSE AND PIPE YARD SECTION 191. Goggles should be worn when cleaning threads on pipe and casing. Leather palm glove3 should also be worn. 192. Crowbars, chain tongs, piston rods, and so forth, must be placed in their proper racks and not leaned in corners. 193. Never open more than one drawer of a file cabinet at one time. 194. All greasy waste and rags should either be destroyed or placed in covered metai receptacles. 195. If heavy fillings are placed in bins, strips should be placed across the lower part of the bins to keep such fittings from falling out when one of them is removed. 196. When marking equipment with a stencil, em ployees should wear goggles. 197. Material must never be piled within 8 ft. 6 in. of the center of a railroad traek. 198. AH material should be placed so it will not fall on a passer-by. in addition, no material should be left in aisles or walkways where it will con stitute a stumbling hazard. ' 199. Proper provision shall he made lo reach mate rial in the higher shelves safely. 200. Whenever possible, steel pipe should not be racked in piles higher than 4 ft. Tiers must IF IlTDOIJHT CONSULT YOUR SUPEUVISOR 41 ho separated with substantial .strips and Mucked at the ends. 201. I'ipc should he rarked evenly, joint above joint, in a vertical direction to avoid bending aiul breaking of strips. 202. I'ipc should he racked so that it overhangs the pipe racks approximately the same amount at each end. 2o:t. All pipe should he stripped with at least 1-inch materials. 201. All pipe less than 7 in. 01) should he securely blocked with 1-inch thick blocks nailed to the sill or strip. All pipe 7 in. Of) or over should be securely blocked with 2-inch blocks nailed to the sill or strip. Approved scotch blocks are permissible. 205. 1'ipe racks should he kept in an orderly and safe condition. The shop rack pipe usually is old and bent material and should he handled with care. 200. A suitable hardwood hand stick should he used for handling threaded pipe 2 in. or over. 207. It is sometimes the practice I> store heavy materials such as paint, chemicals, clays, and sands in the attics of offices and warehouses, which may result in damage to the buildings and possible injury to employees. The maximum snfc load for attics of new buildings of this type is 50 lbs. per sq. ft. The weight of mate rials stored in attics should he distributed as evenly as possible, and all precaution should he used to guai'd against overloading. 208. Stairways to attic storage areas in warehouses must be equipped witli adequate railings. IF INDOUilT CONSULT YOUIt SIFI'KRVISOlt" 42 rh; nuiLDiNc; division Equipment 1. All bolts used in the erection of derricks must have lock washers or lock nuts. The heads of the holts must he oil the inside of the legs in order that the relegs, if used, will he in align ment. 2. Canvas hags with safety chains .and hooks should he used for handing bolts, nuts, washers, and water into the derrick. 3. The cathead must be free from rust, mud, and rope grooves worn by the rope. 4. The well must be properly guarded when relegs are removed or the derrick is dismantled. The framework which covers the Christmas tree must be 8 in. by 10 in. and have not less than 2 in. hoards on the sides. 6. Guy lines must not be spliced except in an emergency. If spliced, either an electrician's service splice or two 3-bolt wire-line clamps should he useil and the rig builder should he notified. 6. Ail defective guy lines, anchors, and safely lines should he replaced. 7. The eyelet of guy line anchor rods should he within (i in. to 2 ft. above the ground surface level to prevent corrosion of wire lines and fit tings and permit inspection. 8. Threo-bnlt spiral grooved galvanized guy clamps should tie used in anchoring guy lines. !). All guy lines on the derrick must have the pre scribed derrick coiner attachment for attaching the guy wire to the derrick. "iF IN I ioUHT 'CONSULT YOU It SUl'EltVlSOlV" 43 10. Motor equipment should be kept in good condi tion. A safety line or safety switch should be attached to the distributor wire before the cat head is put into use. 11. Itig building trucks should be equipped with steps having toe plates and handrails. 12. Approved-type jack screws should be used at the lop section of the derrick relegs. Lee O. Moore jacks may be used as designed by the manu facturer. 13. Kelcg jacks must be screwed snugly to the water table. When shims are used, they should be en closed in a collar and clamped so they will not slip down. 14. Kelcgs must have a minimum of one clamp lo cated at each derrick girt, and should be placed above and ns close to the girt as possible. 15. All new and replaced permanent production der ricks' run-arounds ami crows' nests should he floored with galvanized steel crete mesh. 16. Special reels should be used to handle derrick safety lines. 17. Scaffolding should he of undressed lumber and of the best material available. The National Safety Council recommends the following pro cedure for testing scaffold planks: Mock them up one foot from the ground; place supports the same distance apart as the scaffold supports on which they are to be used; put as close to the center as possible loads three times that which they will be required to support in actual use. 18. Scaffold boards must be of such length that they will overlap the supporting girts by at least 10 in. or they must be properly secured. 19. Good shoes should be wont and overalls should IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 44 be cut off above the shoe tops. Safety shoes are recommended. 20. Tools and equipment should be kept in good con dition at all limes. Brad ices 21. Only men in good general physical condition with good vision and hearing should be in a crew. 22. Each man must work safely and look out for his fellow workers at all times. 23. Derrick parts or scaffold hoards must not be dropped or thrown from the derrick. They should be lowered with a line. 24. It should he understood that derricks, racks, and so forth, should he left complete in every detail. This is for the safety of all men who follow the rig builders. 25. After the derrick is completed, the rig builder supervisor should be held responsible for a proper inspection to see that loose bolts, nuts, shims, or any other materials are not lying on the girts, run-arounds, or header. 26. When derricks are built by contract, a qualified Company representative must inspect the der rick upon completion of construction. 27. A man must not try to do a job alone when assistance is needed; he should call for help. Full length sills and other heavy material should be handled by enough men to perform the job. 28. There must be no unnecessary talking and yell ing as the work requires the undivided atten tion of each man. 29. Ground men should avoid being under men work ing in the derrick whenever possible. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 45 HO. All men working <> Hie ground mUKt use safety lints while they are working under the men ill the derrick. HI. Only the supervisor or an employee designated by the supervisor may handle the rope on the cathead. The cathead and line should he kept free and clear of seeds and brush at all limes. 82. Derrick legs or any oilier compression members must not be used after they have been bent or kinked. 88. A derrick line must never be spliced. Ragged lines must never be used. 84. No derrick member shall be removed while any pipe load is on or in the denick. (See Rule 140, Drilling Division.) 86. In areas where guy wires are used, the derrick should be guyed with the bottom set of wires as soon as the proper height is reached. 86. The ladder should be inspected bo that all rungs are secure and in place and that the fasteners arc secure to each girt. 87. Rig builders must see that loose nuts and wash ers are not left in the derrick or on the scaffold boards. 88. Material should not he hoisted until it is ready to be bolted or nailed in place. 81). All nails must be removed from secondhand ma terial. 40. When removing or installing relegs, the operator should take two turns around the releg and should hook the line back. A double half hitch must never be used. 41. The sills and floor boards for the derrick floor IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVIsblf 46 and pipe racks should be inspected for sound ness and strength before they are used. 42. The starting legs on the "v" side should be braced before men are allowed on the scaffold. 43. All substructure members must be bolted secure ly before a derrick is raised or lowered by jacks preparatory to skidding it for any other pur pose. 44. When a derrick or substructure is skidded, the base channel and other interfering members should not be removed until the derrick is close to the Christmas tree and should be replaced and bolted securely immediately after the substruc ture has reached a point where it is possible to permit their re installation. 46. When the derrick is skidded with the rig on the floor, the skids on the base of the substructure corner column should be hobbled while the base beam is out of place. 46. Wooden stiffeners, usually 8 in. by 10 in., should be placed between the corners of the substruc ture by which the derrick is pulled when it is being skidded. 47. A thorough inspection for loose equipment should be made before the derrick is raised preparatory to skidding. 48. If the skidding job can not be completed in one day, at least one set of temporary guy wires should be placed for overnight protection. 49. Extreme care must be exercised when tools are user! in the derrick as a falling tool will ser iously injure a Doorman. IF IN DOUBT CONSULTYOUR SUl'ERVISOR 47 DRILLING DIVISION IU(J(jIN(J-!JI* SECTION llqtiii* m eitt 1. Drilling boilcra must be placed at least 150 ft. fiom the center of the well. Exceptions can be made by division management where boiler barges are involved. 2. Protruding keys or key seats on all catheads shall be covered with thimble-type guards. 2. The chain-tong rack shall be anchored so it will he steady and can not be pulled over. 4. The crown block shall be securely fastened to the water table. 5. At least a two-line stringup must be used when crown blocks are lowered or landed. When handled as n single unit, the lines should be strung through the stringup block attached to the gin pole and through the center sheave of the crown block. The lines should be dead-ended at the gin pole crosspiece. 6. When crown blocks are lowered after wells are completed, workers should take special precau tions to guard the Christmas trees. 7. Drips should be provided for gas flare systems. They should be opened and lighted before flares are lighted. 8. All drawworks, chains, and sprockets shall be equipped with approved guards. 9. Derrick floors should be as even as possible to eliminate stumbling hazards. The tops must he of rough, unfinished lumber, Broken boards should be replaced. IP IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 48 Eft 10. On rigs where a thribble board is used for rack ing drill pipe, the space between the drawworks drum and the rotary table guard shall be floored to the level of the rotary. Flooring shall con form with the curve of the rotary table guard. The space over the rotary drive shaft and bear ing, betwen the rotary chain sprocket and the rotary table, shall be covered. 11. A suitable flow line should be laid from the der rick floor to the reserve pit or tank and con nected to control bead prior to opening a drill stem test tool. 12. The pinion shaft and drive pinion on every chaindrive rotary shall be guarded with metal shields to prevent an employee's foot from becoming entangled with the moving parts. 13. Fiye-bolts or handles should be installed near the center of gravity on all heavy machine guards. This will eliminate the hazard of wrap ping chains around the guards. 14. All chains, V-bells, or geared drives must have guards built over them. 15. All clutch-shifter dogs and fingers on all types of engines and motor friction clutches must be guarded. 16. Shcar-pin-type relief valves should have suit able guards to protect employee from piston action of valve stem and from flying parts of sheared pins when the valves relieve. 17. Standard handrails should he provided when four or more steps are required. 18. The pump end of all drilling hose should be securely fastened to the derrick by a cable of not less than % in. in diameter or chain not Ies9 than in. clamped to the hose and the derrick IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 49 fl leg Tin1 swivel end nf tin: hose .shall hi: secured hy a similar fliain nr cable clumped to the hose, ami the other end shall he fastened to the body of the snivel. Thu ruble or chain should not he fusli nod to the swivel gooseneck, as the goose neck may bicak III. A routiniioiis steel ruble shall he clumped to earh sertion of all steel dlillilig hose to pi event any sertion fioui flying in rase of a blowout. This ruble shall lie anrhored to the del i irk leg and swivel. 2ll. Only hose whirl) is electrirnlly bonded internally or win: w i upped shall he used for steam at diilling wells, and this hose shall he properly grounded to avoid any static rhaige. The hose should he grounded hy one end of the win: at tached securely to the nozzle and the other end lo the steam line. '.'.I. Manila tope used for a jeik line on tongs must he at least ) inch in diameter. 22, Oeiiick laddeis, except where landing platforms aie used, shall extend in a straight line from the dci rick floor to the top of the gin pole. I,adders should not ext cud below the derrick floor. 2d The ladder on a ib-riick should he on the side next to the diitler and should he fastened lo the derrick floor. 2d. Kurh drilling den irk shall he equipped with a life line to tie used as an emergency exit for the den irkman. This line shall lie of li-iuch, t> x 7 galvanized marine cable, anil shall extend from above the. deriick safety lauding platform to a deadman. It shall he tightened to a tension of appioximately 80t) lbs., or so that a man hanging on the line will I ouch the ground from 20 to 25 ft. fioin the anchor. The length of lines for derricks SM ft., 122 ft., and 1.1fi ft. high are l`)G IF IN DOtJUT CONSULT YOUR SUI'KUVISOU" hit ft., 285 ft., and 285 ft., respectively. A stand-aid safety buggy shall tie placed on each line. This buggy shall he mounted on the cable and held in position by a Humble-type hanger. Kxreptions may be made in marine operations hut only with appioval of division management. 25. Monkey Imaid should be. snubbed to deiiirk with Yts in. steel safely cable. 2(i. Fingers on monkey boards should lie serinod to finger beam with cable or chain to present fingcis falling fiom deriick in ease of hi callage. 27. Monkey board and its supports should tie secured to dei ricks with galvanized ll-bolts and md ,1liolls. 28. When using the monkey hoard method of lark ing pine, a suitable steel bumper is iccomuieiiili'ii to tie placed across denick from racked pipe and secmely fastened to pievenl loose pipe fiom liendiiig gii ts. 2th No welding or splicing should he done on finger beams of monkey hontds. If finger beam is not long enough for derrick size, tin: proper size finger beam .should he obtained. 30. II is recommended that ligs equipped with mon key hoard have an additional safety line fiom the breakout tongs to an appmved anchor diagonally opposite the driller for piotcction of the pipe lacker when laying down pipe or com ing out of hole. 31. The mini box or any weight suspended on cables should not tie tied to a gilt of the dei lick un less appioval is given and the gilt is propet ly reinforced. 32. Kach drilling derrick shall he equipped with a suitable platform extruding at least 2 ft. past IF IN DOUHT CONSULT YOUR SUI'KRVLSOR 5! I In: linmli ail In facilitate tin: use of tin: safety buggy. Dei licks with tin: i|uaitt:r niiiaiouinl and safely buggy platlmm.; an: not leijuiied to have this jil.it fnj mi extension. .'hi. A jiii-s.an e irlief valve of an aji()rnve(l tyjie shall he jiail of the discharge manifold on every |>nv.rr diiven jiiiin|i. it shall hi: jdaced ahead of any valve mi the line. Relief valves should hr: tinned so that discharge will he direeled away from employees and ei|ui|mu:nt. When discharge extensions are necessary they should be pioperly anchored. lit. The s|iace around casing racks shall have no olisliuctions which might cause employees to stumble or fall during loading and unloading ojierations. 85. The lathnle casing should extend at least 18 in. above the working floor level. The mousehole should he flush with the derrick floor ami cov ered w lien not in use. .'tit. A runaround jdalform shall he installed on all Iiermaitenl working jdalforms, including the water table. A li-runaround is |iermissil)le when: monkey hoard is used and should he level with the monkey hoard. '17. If rotary hose is connected to wash down pijie, it must have u safety line clamped from the hose to the elevator hail. 88. The hook of the snatch block shall he closed or bridled into the eye of the eyebolt. 8!). Standpipe clam|i holts shall lie equipped with cotter pins, lock lints, or lock washers to pievcnl loosening of nuts from vibration. 1(1. All steps around the rig should have a suitable non-skid surface. IK IN DOUBT CONSULT Y Olilt" SUPERVISOR- 41. Derrick Homs more than 2 ft. above ground level should have stejis equipped with hangers and these steps should he located at two or more jdaces. Steps should he securely fastened to the del lick floors. 42. A suitable stringup chain shall he provided at ear'll lig. 48. The thrihlde boaid or foiirble hoard shall cover the space fiom the working edge to the legs and gilt of the deriick and shall he serin ely fastened to the rlerritk. 44. Breakout and backup tongs should have safety lines to confine their swinging to definite areas. 45. .Suitable means shall he provided for holding all traveling blocks while they are being strung and uustiung. 4fi. Kvery traveling block shall he erjiiijijietl with safety housing that has no si|uau: jinltheads or other abiiipt projections. The housing shall he arranged with holes or slots for cables to pass thiough before reaching the sheaves, so that woikmcn's hands anil fingeis may not he drawn in between sheaves and cables. 47. A traveling block guard should he installed with through bolts at top and bottom, and each finger on the gourd should have hides for these holts. There should he some means provided for han dling tiaveling block guards with catline, pref erably have holes cut in guards. 48. The weight indicator should he connected before a well is staitcd. The weight indicator rliajihragm should he lied hack to the deriick so that it will not he thrown across the floor when a sudden shock is jdaced on the (hilling line. 49. The individual lmaids of all winking jdatforms 7l'* IN DOUBT CONSULT Y()UK Siil'KIlVlSOlT 58 iii itii- 1I111 irk i.linll In1 liflil togetIn*i' liy ;it least Iv.o iiift.11 :;11 ip., at least 'z inrli liy `lindi, one mi eat'li foil of tlif Imaid.i. Tin: :;lli|is siiull lie liollfil, lint naili-il nr screwed, to each iniliviilual Ima i il I'i at liffs M). Chain Imi.ds anil Miateli blocks slionlil not In: fastened to |;iit:i because any bending of gilts v. fskfiis l lif ill*11 if k. fil. (loro barrel overshot, while lint in use, should he serin-fly fastened hark or set in a suitable i at hole. 62. Den irk hoards shall he landed by the ratline and held by it as long as all or any ]iortion of a hoard is not srruiely fastened to tiie deniek. fi.'l. If gas flares are used for lighting, the control valves shall he idared at least the length of one joint away fiom the flare upright. fit When tees or linnnets are placed on gas flare upiights, they shall he at light angles to the gas supply lines. Mi. All elect lie tigs shall In: properly grounded and guaidcd. fiii. Thu all-metal (mil houses must he grounded. ft7. .1 hulls should never lie used for tying down fi|uipment and materials in (lie deirirk. 68. Tin: operating valve on slush pit or other jet lilies shall he far enough from the jet. so that if the steam line blows loose from the jet, it will nol hint the opotalor. Flexible hand wash down hoses should never he used mi the slush pump discharge. 6!b All lines which may he subjected to high pressuie or a high late, of flow shall In: anchored. IK IN DOIIIIT CONSULT YOUR HURKRVISOR GO. Water and steam lines should never he con verged into one discharge. 61. All passageways, exits, ladder approaches, and woiking floor space must he kept clear, in good repair, and free from nails and oilier (distinc tions. Tools ami other material should not he kept mi fIonia or walkways. 62. The end of any pleasure lelief line should he anchored servilely. 60. The opening for tin: rotary must he kept dosed when the rotary is not in place. 61. All traveling blocks shall he sluing and un strung mi the del i irk floors. 66. When a wire line is to he cut, the line should he wrapped on each side of the point where the cut is to lie made. An appioved wire-rope cut ler is recommended. null,I.INN Ol'IOR ATIONS SUCTION Kgiiipiiie nt 66. On ligs equipped with air operated clutches, a plug valve with bleeder valve downs! i cam shall lie provided in the main air line leading to air emit i ol valves, such as dutch levers, in older that accidental engagement of clutches and other appaialiis can In: pievented during repairs. 67. Ail appioved win: line blowout preventer should In: installed when any win: line, tool is run in well. 68. Itreakoul tong* line rminteibalances should he used in such a maimer that counterbalances will not rest mi derrick sub-flooring, drriirk sub structure sills, or other olisttuctimia and should allow for 8 ft. tong travel for tongs placed mi IK IN DOUHT CONSULT YOUR SUl'KRVISOR dull nipe t<> break out pipe. Oountei balances i.hoiih! lie (linked ficquciitly in this respect dur ing (lie (hilling of each well. <;. The safety line fiom birakout tong handle to I lie dei tick f loot sill adjacent to the rotary diivo shaft should Im slim t enough to resliict tabling of hieakoiit longs hefoie the roiintct balances would lest on the deirick suh-flooi ing or derrick suli.'.l i urtm e sills. 7I. Ill older to facilitate the ipiick detection of dangel mis leaks in the htilane storai;e and piping system, all Inilane must he odori/.cd with some acceptable malodorant. Every load of lmtaiie delivered should lie checked to determine if it has lieen adequately (idolized. 71. If liutam: storage tanks must he recharged dur ing darkness, preeautioii must he taken that the 1 iff lit used is explosion-proof. A floodlight di1 eeted oil the tank from the rig should he ade quate. 72. ilutane tanks for a drilling rig should he 1.10 ft. or more from the rig. They should lie on as high giuiind as possible, on the leeward side of tlie lig (with respect to the prevailing wind). They should he parallel to, not pointing toward, the lig. 7.T Each butane rig should have at least two fire extinguishers approved for use on pressure gas fires. 7-I. All piping and fittings on butane rigs must have a safe working pressure of at least 121 lbs. per square inch. Steel piping for the mains and heavy copper tubing for small connect inns are recommended. Cast-iron fittings are prohibited. The piping system shall be tested and proved free of leaks at one and one-half times the pres sure to which it may he subjected. IF IN DONUT CONSU1.T YOUR SUPERVISOR Mi 76. Fijiing for butane shall he run as directly as possible, without sags. Provision shall be made for expansion, contraction, jarring, vibration, and settling of the container. 71. Piping fi om above-ground butane storage to the lig shall lie buried or in some other way protected from mechanical injury or freezing. 77. The butane storage tank should have a springloaded relief valve. No unauthorized person should tamper with this relief valve setting. 78. All diilling lig catheads should he equipped with approved ratline dividers for separating the fiisl wrap of ratline or spinning line. 7!>. A badly worn, gtooved, or otherwise damaged cathead should lie replaced or lepairnd. 80. No drilling rig ratline shall be less than 1`,(i inches in diameter. 81. A minimum tolerance of % of an inch should be maintained between ratline divider mid spool of cathead. Dividers should he closely observed for shaipening caused by ratline wear and should he dressed down if found sharpened. 82. Wire line clamps of proper size should be used on tong safety lilies at all times and should be properly installed. 83. Additional weights on the counterbalance must be sccuiely fastened to it. 84. The rotary clutch mechanism shall be equipped with approved, positive-acting, safely lock to prevent clutch from being engaged accidentally. 85. All block clutches shall have springs on the yokes so they will not become engaged while a trip is being made. 80. Hose connections to the control head during a "iF IN DONUT"CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 67 m ill ill :>lcm let must be seruirly fastened to tliii dcv.ilor bails, H7 If :i ;ilo:im pump or other steam <|ui[)ment is i uiiiicrIcit to on exhaust niaiiifohl, a bleeder v.iho shall hi' installed between the pump ami the main exhaust Kale, valve so that pleasure htiihl up ilue to leakage of pale valve ran he pievenleil dining lepair jolei. 88. Kleiltir poweieil ami internal romhustion en gine poweieil lips shall have suilahle file exiinpiiisheis loealeil where they are easily reaehed. 89. Kvciy ill ill pipe Imok or casing hunk must he guaidcd to pieveut the elevator or swivel hails fiom becoming aeeiilentally disengaged from the liook. `.ID. Kaeh niemher of a drilling crew is provided with goggles and it is recommended tlint they he win n during I lie entire tour. tU. .Safety hats with seasonal headbands are pro vided liy the Company and should he worn hy all mcmheis of the drilling crews. The. manage ment recommends that all other personnel visit ing diilling ligs wear safety hats dining llieir visits. 112. Lift lines shall he of %-ineli soft) laid cable for pipe 10'% inches in diameter or smaller. For all other pipe up In ami including 111% inches, they shall lie of %-iiich soft laid eahle. A lift line shall never he used on pipe larger than i:i%iiich pipe. Oil. Kespiratois and goggles shall he used by the men at the cutting table and those working in the immediate vicinity when a well is cemented. 1'i'oviHioiis should he made to keep respirators clean and sanitary when they are not in use. IF IN DOIIIIT CONSULT YOUK SUPKUVISOU LH 9-1. Kinphiyees should wear well constructed shoes or hoots with leather or composition heels and soles while on drilling rigs. Safety shoes are i ei'ouimemh.'d. 95. If tubing is inn in doubles, a safely slide line shall he installed at the lulling hoard platform. 95. Spinning chains should he high strength chains only ( 1 i inch minimum--bieaking strength 7750 lbs.) and should have a slim l plaited rope sec tion attaehed to the end to prevent empolyees being stiuek with end of chain should it come loose from pipe. 97. Spinning lines less than % of an inch in diam eter should mil he used on diilling lig cat heads. 98. Temporary winking platforms such as stabbing bonnl.s or swabbing hoaids shall consist of two hoaids at least 8-inch hy 12-inch, fastened to gether hy bolted iron straps. These platforms must he fastened to the derrick hy an approved method. 99. 'Fail lines on derrick belts should be of 1-inch Manila rope or approved flexible cable and should he securely fastened to the derrick. They should be carefully and regulaily inspected. No excess .slack should lie allowed 111 tail lines. Tail lines should not be fastened lo the same girt as the monkey boa id snub line. Damaged lines must be replaced. 100..'I'lte pioper size tong jaws should be used mi each size of pipe. 101. Tools should bo inspected regulaily. Any tool not in good condition should lie repaired or discarded. Chisels, punches, and cutter heads in poor condition should he dressed down and all IF IN DOlIliT CONSULT YOlIlt SUPKUVLSOU ' 59 Cl 1,m is 11'iiiiivi'ii. KihI wicih Ik-h with spioad jaws should lie discarded. 102. A w<-|(In';i<( rapahlt: of healing off pressures is it'(-iiiiimi'ii<li'i| In eliminate (lie overflow in tlie collar ami 1 In* ton apt: of oil or gas tin am! un der (lie float. Tract ires Hill. i)i-fint: atidi/.ing npi-ratinns art: begun, flie walking pressuios of all wellhead anil injec tion line fittings should lit; cheeked to he: sure they will withstand tiny injection pressure en countered. Hit. As sunn: of the acid used for acidizing may conlain auxiliary reagents which are dangerous to skin cuts, all actual handling of the acid, in cluding repair of acid leaks in injection lines, should he left to the acid company's employees. II) fi. When pumping arid at high pressures, em ployees .should remain a safe distance from the injection lines anti pumps as the failure of a gasket or some other equipment might, cause the employees to he sprayed with arid. HMi. Acid accidentally spilled on the skin or cloth ing should immediately he washed off with plenty tif water. 107. When raising any hoards with a line, em ployees should make certain that hoards are securely fastened. )OH. On rigs with conventional type brake, the operator should not leave the brake without tying it down. 100, Operators should be constantly alert to avoid injury from Hie kicking of the brake Jever. III) . If possible, employees should use breakout "ip in doubtli()Nsui/r YoulisummsoT blocks for making up anil breaking out all bits, to eliminate the hazard of using sledge ham mers in making up hits. 111. Breakout cathead line should be removed from hrenknuL tongs when going in hole in case automafic cathead should become engaged. 112. Tin: fliiller should inspect the drive hustling when going on four anti sec: that the bushings are in safe working condition. lid. Arty unloading practices of the butane dis tributor which appear unsafe should he re ported to the supervisor immediately so they can be investigated. 111. The cathead should never be turned any faster than is necessary when the catline or spinning line is in use. 1IC. A tension should always he kept on a rope used on a cathead so (In: loose rounds will not he thrown around Hie cathead ami entangle the operator. Iff*. The lincshnfl should he turning slowly as the first wraps me placed on the cathead. 117. It is hazardous for anyone to stand on the cnit of rope miller the cathead when the line is being drawn in or let out. 118. If an employee in the derrick receives even a minor injury, the catline shall he attached to Iris dor lick holt ami kept fast until he has cliiuhetl down the ladder to the derrick floor, tf an employee is knocked unconscious, _ lie must he lowered to the floor by the ratline. Mach rig should tie equipped with proper facili ties to lower- an injured employee in an emer gency. Ik' IN 1K)UHT CONSULT YOUK SUTNltVISOU 61 <n 1 1 <1, llotli < tit):; of I hr c:il lino should In: securely anriioinl when tin: oat lino is mil in Ubo. Kill, (Inly |)io|joily in:,tnnloil omjiioyoos shall use tlio ontlino, anil tlion some 1 cspousible person must lio at llio lIn ntt li? valve to stop tin: lineshaft slnmlil tin- oatlino heroine entangled. 121 A fiav/.hil latlino shall never In: put on the eatln-ail until Hie Dazzle has heen iemo\ei|. A splieoil line should never he used except when a coiuhinat inn line is in use and these spliced connections should he inspected legulaily. 122 All slack must he pulled out of the catline hefoie any wiaps ate put on the cathead. 122. When an empty calliue is being raised to the deniekinan, it should he pulled up hy hand. 121. When picking up material with cat line, the line shaft should he operated at a safe speed. I2!i. The catline should he guided so it will not nih on derrick girls or any other sharp edge. I2t;. When a ratline fouls, the operator must not try to untangle the line, lie should notify the man at the thmttle to stop the. lineshafl. 127. When caustic is mixed for mud treatment, the caustic should always he added slowly to cold water; the water should never he added to the caustic. Chemical goggles shall he worn during this operation. I2H. The caustic-tannic acid solution used in treat ing rotary mud will severely hum the flesh, hut because of dilution and chemical reaction, it. is not injurious after it is thoroughly mixed with the mud. Incase of skin contact, employees should wash freely with fresh water. If this solution should get in the eyes, they should lie thoroughly washed immediately with water. A IF IN DOUHT CONSULT YOlIIt SUl'KHVISOir hoiic acid solution may he used for eyewash. .See a doctor if necessary. 1211. F.mpty caustic cans should he washed thorough ly with water and stored upside down if they aie to he used for later infilling. If cans are not lo lie tefilled, they should he punefured so they Neill not (odd water and then disposed of petmnnently. Chemical goggles should he worn dm ing such opei atimi. Kit). When diilling in with oil, shooting wells witli nili oglyeei ine, pulling dtill stem tests where the well flows 01 heads, the cellar should he kept full of water to pi event fire hazaul. 131. Cellars should he covered or adequate footing provided when woik is being dime at floor level over the cellar. 132. The driller or any other opeialor should not leave the emitiols while the hoisting ilium is in motion. 133. Someone oilier than the raring unit operator should guide core reel line when it is in opera tion. 134. On all eounteibalances suspended above the derrick floor, one end of a safety cable shall be attached to the balance and the oilier end tied to the derrick leg in such a manner that, should the snppoiting cable break, the balance would he held in the corner of the derrick. 135. It is the duty of the day derrickman to inspect and repot! to the diiiler the condition of the deriiek above the first gill, Holing loose huts, slack guy wires, and the rendition of the safety slide line in pailicuiar. The. uminiug and eve ning tour deirickmeii must note and report changes in condition of the derrick or hazards that have developed during their tours. If in douht consult youk sui'KUvisbif 63 l.'tli I )cri it k:> showing any signs of weakness must lie ii'|iai[r<l liy tin: lig buildeis. 1 .`57. Cutting nr welding i>n any dcnirk or deriick substi in-1 ill i; i:> pi nliiliilcil. I`fH. An appioved drunk belt shall In: worn by ciriy f'lii|ili)yi'r winking above lln; lcvrl of tin: di'iiirk flour, except while making inspections, 1119. Dui l it.k lirlls should In: dated w'lirn they are 11ul in usr and idioiild In: ir|dai'rd when dam aged or win n. 1 11). I'i|ie should he set. on slips, no pipe should he lacked in dniicks, (lavt-ling lilock should la: laid down, and all nossihle weight should he re moved finui the ill'll irk before derrick mem bers are removed. Refer to Rule III, ltig lluilding Division. 141. Drrriekmcn should never he out on hayrake fingers when the traveling block and hook sue passing. lit! When (hilling in with oil, circulation should he thiough a separator and tank at least 101) ft. from the well. Accumulation of oil on the pits should he kept at a minimum. If dead oil is being circulated, the trap may he bypassed. I 111. If drill pipe is set too high for convenient work ing level, it should he picked up and reset in the slips to lower the working level for proper breaking of tool joints. 144. If oil or gas is obtained in the drill pipe dining drill stem tests, pulling operations simuid cease at night and the control head should he closed in until daylight. 145. Drillers should never engage the rotary clutch without watching the misiy. It'' IN DOUltT CONSULT YOUR SllI'K.RVIHOR (14 11 14(5, An employee should never place his foot on the rotaiy when it is in motion. 147. Men should not wink on the. floor while work is in piogiess oveihead unless their help is necessary for the overhead job. 148. The del lick floor and steps should hi: washed after each tiip or at any other time they an: muddy. 149. The fl nor shall he kept in order at all times. 150. Ilcfoic eiilciing cellais where, there is danger of gas aceuimilation, employees should put on pioper protective equipment. 151. Diiect connections fiom carburetors to gaso line ill unis shall he used for gasoline motois. A hose from the carburetor dropped in an open can nr ilium bung-hole should never he used. 152. When going in the hole, the pipe should he stopped with the brake before the rotary help ers put the slips in the rotary. 152. Kmplnyees should never altempl to grease mov ing machine! y. 154. An employee should never place his hand or any part of Ids body under a joint of pipe when it is off tin* floor, as there is always danger that the pi pi: will diop and injtnc him. 155. All diilling hooks shall he kept dosed while round (lips aie being made. 15(5. All inspection plates or windows on guaids must he kept closed doling noi mal operation. 157. All lift plugs for flush joint pipe should he tightly hammered to pievent their backing out. 158. Whim mcasniing pipe in or out of the hole, IK IN DOUltT CONSULT YOUR SUI'KRVLSOR (55 Hu- <Ji r rick man should not climb on Die pipe. A !iiiti:>f;trt<iry method in for the li'l i icknian to In' equipped with ;i toil rm which Die tape ran 110 hooked. I fi!( Monkey lioaul fingers should not lx: dropped into poi.it ion tiy derrirknieli. They should Ik; ea:.ed iluuu by hand or with safety cable or i bain. Dropping fingers causes bending' and suhscquciil lueakagc of finders. Dili. Monkey imaid should be moved to one side anil fingers tied up nexl to the derrick when not in use. Dil All ill ill pipe when picked up out of "V" should be handled with clevulojs, power lift, rat hole elevatms, or an appmved pickup line. Double half hitch with chain or ratline is not i (.'Com mended. Di2. When pulling stuck pipe or when making any unusually haul pull, only the. driller and one man staiioued by the engine should be on the deuick floor. Did. Two inch and 2',i-inch tubing and 2%-inch 111 ill pipe, unless suppoited at the approximate midpoint by an additional derrick hoard, should not be lacked in lengths of more than (15 ft. DM. When racking pipe in the derrick, if the stand of pipe is not close enough, the driller should pick up the stand and allow the pipe rackcr to reset it. This will eliminate the hazard which iesults when the pipe ruckcr drives the stand in [dace with a sledge hammer. Use of walking bar is permitted. Ui5. While mixing radioactive materials with cement, the employee should wear lubber gloves, a dust respirator, and a rubber apron. IK IN DOIIHT CONSULT YOURSUPERVISOR Oft Q Ififi. Kniployees shall not ride the safety buggy from the deirick except in emergency. The buggy should he Died out on the ground so the operator is sure it is in good working order. I(i7. No employee shall at any time tide the travel ing block oi hook, or slide down pipe or ratline, when coming out of the deriick. '1 be driller and rest of new shall be held equally iesponsible fur any breach of Ibis rule. HiH. One inch mpe, or huger, shall he lied to one corner of Die del rick, extended across the "V", and smihhed to tin; other corner' of the deriick so a man can stand in the clear' while snuhhing pipe in fmm the walk. 1 fly. Chemical goggles should tie uom by all nirmheis of the crew and all other employees wink ing nearby while sodium silicate is being mixed by menus of Die conventional nurd hopper'. When silicate mud is being used, all memheis of the new should wear guggles while making trip with di ill pipe, while making a eonmclion, or while running wire line for any purpose. Men repairing pumps .should wear guggles. 170. Mcmbcis of the new handling sodium silicate should keep their sleeves rolled down with cuffs over the tops of their gloves. While mak ing trip, dei rickiiicti and pipe rackeis should wear jackets with waterproof sleeves and shoulder s. 171. employees working at rotary should he alert lo possible unwinding of spinning chain when this method is used in making up pipe. 172. .Smoking is not pci milted around shale shakers, on or under tire floors of drilling rigs, in the immediate vicinity of tank batteries, oil, and gas wells, and at any location where "No .Smok ing" signs are displayed. Any area subject lo IF IN DOIIHT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR f.7 contamination liy inflammable liquids or gas should !>* designated by local management as a "Nn .Smoking A lea." lV.'l. Spinning chains iiboulil not in; made up on tool joint box of |ii|n; in mousehole until ready to make connection. This will prevent chain foul ing on tolaiy diive bushings when rotating. 171. When mixing starch preservatives, the em ployee should wear chemical goggles, rubber gloves, and a respirator. 17b. When steam is turned into a cold line, the valve should he opened very slowly to prevent water hammer. As the line heats and expands, the valve can he gradually opened. Accumulated water should he drained from lines. 176. .Steam should he. carefully admitted into a hose and the nozzle should he attached or held securely while steam is turned on. The person updating the steam hose shall he well braced and shall use care in handling this hose, being paiticularly careful not to point it in the geneial diiection of anyone in the vicinity. 177. Wmk shall not he pci formed on engines, motors, diawwmlts, hoists, chains, tables, or other motive equipment unless the steam valve hack of the throttle valve on (lie steam engine is closed, the steam is bled fmm the cylinders, and (he cylinder cocks or Idccdcrs aie open. If an electric motor is used, the main electric switch must be opened. If a gas engine is used, ignition wiling must be disconnected. 178. Ihning well completions, swabbing should not he pel formed at night. 17i). When combination Manila rope and wire rope ratlines are used, a swivel must he used at the IK IN DOU1IT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR ' 68 connection point of the Manila rope and wire rope. 180. Swivels on rombination Manila rope and wire rope ratlines should he inspected frequently. If wear of the swivel hall and socket joint is vis ible, the swivel should he replaced. 181. Swivels on fmked lines should lie inspected fre quently. if wear is detected in swivel hall and socket joint, the swivel should he replaced. 182. Tongs should not he placed on drill pipe tool joints when making round trips or connections imlil drill pipe is set in slips and stopped. 188. The rotary should never ho used as power to make up or lueak out hits. Use tongs. 184. The rotary clutch must not he engaged for any reason if either rotary tong is latched around (hill pipe, hit, drill rtdlnts, or any piece of equipment in the rotaiy. The only exceptions to the nile are: A. When a tong is used to hold a joint or stand of pipe as it is spun out with the rotary after the connection has been hmkrn or loosened with two longs. It. When a hack-up tong is tightened to such an extent that it can not lie released after a joint has heen broken unless the lotary is turned slightly. 18(5. Do not hold latch with hand to keep latch from jumping out when a strain is taken on break out and make,.up longs. Do not use pinch bars or end wrenches to help make jaws Idle. 186. When any unusual strain is taken on the tongs, all employees except the person required to operate the drawworks should stand in the clear. IP IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR* 60 4D 187. Use twt piiit.i of tongs to tir<:;ik tool joints. 'I In; rut si i y should never In: used as power in In raking tool joints. I KM. Unless tliey an; in use, tonls, inaehint: (tut ts, or uiiitei i:11 nf any kind shall not he kept in the ileii irk above, the floor. When tliey are in use, aiieipiate means must he taken to pi event their falling on anyone below. IH9, Tonis shoulil he kept neatly on the tool bench so they may tie easily fount! when needed. I'.Ml. When unlatching elevators, the operator should stand on the side of the pipe where the ele vators aie latched. lilt. No field welding is permitted on tongs, elevatois, hails, or other heat treated equipment. 11)15. Adjustable pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches should he adjusted to take a full hut snug grip on tin; pipe or nut, and the pull should he made toward the open jaws of the wicneh. 'this tends to lighten the grip and does not put undue strain upon the wrench. MAH INK DKII,LINK SECTION Kipiipmcnt I9.`l. An adequate fire alarm system shall he in stalled and maintained on all ipiartcihonts. Kil e ill ills should he held at definitely specified intervals. 19 1. Iloiler lion.. , should he equipped with a light .steel ladder with piongs at the base to set ill grating to allow men to ascend to (ops of boil ers. Step ladders should not he used. 1 Of*. An adequate number of life preservers and l ing buoys .should he provided on drilling and boiler IK IN DOIJIIT CONSULT VOUIt SUHKHVISOU " 70 barges. This equipment should he of the type approved for Company use. 19(5. When water compartment manhole covers on boiler barges are left off, a steel grill should fill iii this opening. 197. Harge lig stairways should he equipped with steps piovidiug a solid tieml ami a lied stop at edge of step. Steps should be kept fine of mud, gieasc, and obstructions. 198. All bulge rigs should he equipped with basket type stretchers. 199. Harge rigs and other landing points should he equipped with adequate facilities to accommo date the lise and fall of the tide where it is necessary to do so. On canal operated harge ligs, a floating wooden platform may he pro vided adjacent to the barge with access from the platform to the harge by way of an inclining stairway attached to the barge and hinged at the top and suppoited at the bottom by a line or lines whose adjustment will raise or lower the foot of the stairway as is necessary to clear the floating wooden platform at pi evading tide levels. I'ractices 55(H). When woilt is done on blowout pieventers, the slot in a dulling harge shall he decked tenipm aiily in Urn winking aiea. 1501. Kiremcn should detei mine that no boats are near exhaust of blow off lines when blowing down boilers. 202. Two employees should he in boiler house when boiler haige is being suhmetged or raised and a standby boat kept adjacent to the boiler harge during these operations. Operations involving IK IN DOIJIIT CONSULT VOlJlt Slil'KKVISOU~ 71 40 iiiniim- equipment shall obm-ive :ill applicable go'w innn ntal safety loquiremenl:; such as IIkisi: of U. S. Coast Otiaid anil tin: II. 51. Public Hi allll Scivice. :'u:i When raising or lowering catwalk on drilling hutge. not less than two men almulil operate i i auk on winch. Catwalks opeiateil hy power hoists shoulil he. loweteil hy Rear. Tin: catwalk should novel he loweieil hy use of biake. ::ti I. Always use ciank to lower catwalk. The cat walk shoulil ne\er he lowereil hy use. of brake on win< It. Huh. When diivittg well piling from drilling barges using the cathead and shop-made pile driver, employees should stand where they will not he struck by pile driver should it slip oft end of piling. 2(1(1, When dropping spuds, crank handles should he icniuved from winches. 207. A suitable evacuation system shall he provided for each ipiarteihoat, in case of fire, and the tiuai teihoat supervisor shall he responsible for drilling the personnel of (piarterhoat in the pioper procedure in case of fire. 208. No hot work should he allowed outside of an approved shipyard on fuel or water compaitments of boiler barges until it is determined the compartments are gas freed. The same stipulation applies to any compartments on oilier barges which may have received oil or flammable liquids. 201). Barges containing inflammable volatile mate rials shall he kept at a safe distance from quarto boats. The. following distances are pre scribed: Diesel fuel oil--200 ft. ll-1 IN DOUBT CONSULT "YOUR SlfPEKVISOH" 72 (iasoline (unless fueling) -- (1(1(1 ft. 7 lieie shall he no open fire (including internal combustion engines) within 200 ft. while re fueling. 210. Live oil should never he used in fuel oil com pel Intents on boiler barges. No oil should he allowed in boiler water compai Iments. 211. I.oo.se equipment such as lube drums, hits, rope cels, and so foith, should he stored in an oidcily manner on upper and lower decks of barge rigs. Serine to prevent rolling or shift ing with a barge movement. 212. When removing and replacing connecting beams between barge sections, employees should keep hands in the dear of possible mashing or sheav ing action between pieces of equipment. CUN PKUEOHATINC SECTION Since gun perforating is performed in both drilling and workover operations, this section applies to drill ing and production personnel. Cun perforating in volves the filing of liigli velocity charges with suf ficient force to penetrate well casing, cement, and formations. Careless handling of perforating guns can result in serious accidents at the surface. There fore, the following practices should he understood and followed by all concerned with well perforating. Section A -- Company Personnel and Contract Drill ing Crews on Humble Wells 218. Tlu: service company should he furnished a thoroughly planned perforating progiam when they are called to do a particular job 214. A Humble supervisor will he in charge of each perforating opeiatinu and on the job to coordi nate tire wotk of service company and Ilutnbk personnel. IE IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUlt SUPEUvTsoir 73 a Mb. I'lim (i> slatting a pel feral ing <i|)i:l al ion on a Humble j.111, a meeting should In- held on tlm joli between the Humble ami service eompany supei visni a In ilc'lfi niiiit: Hu- hazaids involved ami safely jireraul ions In lie followed. '.'.Hi, After Humble anil ]ierforalinf? company supervisms have agieed on tlm pioccduie In In; fol lowed dining llie opeialion, tlm Iliuiilde superviaor will hold an adeipiale meeting with the i ij; new to oiilliim tin: woik to he done and to point out ha/.aids of the peiforating operation. 217. Dining opeiations, ml ary should he securely locked. 218. Ilumhle personnel will stay al a safe distance from tlm perfmuting gun (luring loading and unloading operations. The safe-win king atea for Humble employees will he, determined hy the Humble supei visor. 2l!h All persons except those leipiircil (o lower tlio pel tot aling gun in (he hole should lemain off tlm den irk floor and away fiom the general area of tlm well Imre. `220. J Vi.sons leipiired to woik near I lie perforating gun while it is lying on the rig floor should stand beyond the ends of tin; gun rather Ilian alongside the gun. 221. No woik should he done under the derrick floor while the perforating gun is on tlm floor or being lowered to the cellar except on specific permission of the Ilumhle supervisor. 222. 'rim Ilumhle supei visor will take steps to pre vent vehicles l i cun i umiing into (he peiforating cable when it extends across open areas. 222. The above rules apply to all types of perforating guns including electiically-fired guns, morlian- IF IN DOIJIJT CONSULT YOUR SUl'KUVisOU 74 ically fired guns, and combination peiforat.r and testing tools, lieeause of the greater piohnbility of accidentally firing mechanically-fired gnus, these guns should he thoroughly under stood by the Humble supervisor befoie the tool is handled oil a Humble job. 224. Iliimbli: supeivisms should he aware of the hazard of swabbing a well while pulling each of tlm venous types of peifoiators out of the hole, paitieularly the tools which are inn in the hole on pipe. 226. The time of stalling on a gun perforating operation is defined as that time when the per forating gun or guns are lemovcd from tlm per forating truck in preparation for loading the chambers, connecting detonating sub and electiic cables prior to running the gun in a well. 226. Radio and radar transmitters are to observe strict radio silence when their antennas are within 600 ft. of the perforating gun opera tions, electrically-fired "hack-off shots," or electric blasting caps not actually stored in grounded metal containers. In rase of emerg ency wlieie it is necessary to break radio silence during gun perforating operation, the service company supervisor and Humble's supervisor should ascertain that the perforating gun is disconnected from the detonating head and electric cable prior to activating the radio eipiipment in the vicinity of the tig. In eases of extreme emergency it will also lm permissible to activate radio providing tlm gun pel fbralor is in the well below lOtltl ft. fiom tlm suiface. In this latter case, it should he understood that operation of radio on the tig floor may cause detonation and filing of gun peiforatur; thus, peitet i aling I lie casing at a point other than the desiieii perforating depth. 227. During the entile perforating operation, safety IF 7n DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUl'F.RVLSOl'r 76 must not be sari i fired for speed :>t any time. 228 Humble supei visor should lie familiar with rules issued to peiforating companies and should see that these juIch aic rallied out. 22'.). Kx 11 erne caution should In* exercised in han dling pm I'm at inf; guns on the swtfare dining thundei and lightning (dorms due to the pos sibility of accidental filing. 2.'I0. The peifoiating I luck and crpiipmenl, the rig, and den irk or mast must he properly grounded. tilt I, All violations of safe practices hy perforating companies should he leporlcd to the district supei intendenl hy the Humhle. supei visor. Section H I'eiforating Company Personnel 222. One service romnany man should he designated as operator-in-cnarge of each perforating job, regaldlcss of the mimhcr of perfoiatiug crews on the job. 2.12. The peifoiating company's operator-in charge should repot l to the driller to determine who is Humble's supervisor on the perforating job. 2:11. The Humble supci visor ami the perforating company supervisor will then plan the job so as to expeditiously complete the operation with a minimum of risk to all persons. 2115. After Humhle and perforating company super visors have agreed on the procedure to lie fidlowed, the perforating company supervisor will bold a safety meeting for bis crew to point out the hazards involved and precautions to be taken on the paiticuiar job. 22(5. The operator-in-charge should personally super vise all aspects of the service company's opera tions at the well, including the loading and un- IP IN D0U11T CONSULT YOlJIt SlJHSItVISOH 7<i D loading of the filing chambers, movement of the gun lo I lie denick floor, and placement of the gun in the well lime. 2.`I7. Solid body guns should not lie unloaded at the job unless then: is danger of accidental filing resulting fnun abnormally high tempeiatures in the well. If it is deemed advisable to unload the solid body gun after running in a high tempeialure well, the unloading opeiation should be accomplished at a safe distance from the well, this distance being determined by the Humble supei visor in charge of the peifoiating job. 228. The pe.iforaling truck should not he parked so that the tiuck or perforating cable will he near or under power lines, except where special authorization is obtained from the Humble supervisor. 22!). It is the responsibility of the service company to see that no explosives remain around the Humhle location after the job is completed. 240. The filing circuit of the. perforator should not he elosed after the peiforating truck arrives on the job without checking with the Humble supervisor immediately piior to closing the cir cuit. This applies to testing the firing ciiruit piior to miming the gun in the hole as well as closing of tlie circuit in order to file the per forating gun. Until supervisors should he en tirely awaie of all hazaids involved. 211. Adeipiate piecaulions should he taken to insuie that the deloiiator of the jet-type gun is not prematurely fired hy static electricity nr low voltage testing. 2-12. The lime of stalling of a gun perforating oper ation is defined as that time when the perfuisit ing gun or guns are removed from the per- IP IN DOUBT CONSULT YOIJK SUPKRVISOU 77 d Cm.itinf' tiin l< in jo i-pa tut i<m for loading (lie i Itiimlii-iconnecting delonating sub ami elecluc cables pi iur lo 1111 util<tlit: gun ill a Well. 215 < `mil i ai'l hi imlio ami lailar 11 ansmil tci s are lo ubseive a! i icl iaili<> silence when their anteimiri aie wi111it Mil) ft. of the perforating gun opei al ion::, elect rirnlly fiieil hark off shots, or elecliic blasting caps not adually stoieti in gioimtleil metal coulaiucis. In case of innerge.nry whine it is necessary l.o break radio silence during gun perfmaling operation, the service company supci visor and Humhlc's supervisor tihould asm tain that the pci foraling gun is dis connected from the detonating head and electric cable prior to activating the radio equipment in the vicinity of the rig. In cases of extieme emergency it will also lie peunissihle to activate radio providing the gun peiforator is in the well below 1000 ft. from the surface. In this lat ter case, it should be understood (hat operation of radio on the rig floor may cause detonation and filing of gun perforator; thus, penetrating the casing al a point other than the desiied perforating depth. KHJ I.ICIITINC SUCTION 21-1. Any installation or practice that tends to de stiny proper illumination at a drilling rig shall lie considered a hazaid. 215. Only persons authorized hy the division super intendent. should make repairs to elect) ical equipment. All unsafe conditions should lie repoited to the electrician or supervisor. 2'Ki. All lighting units, receptacles, and switches in the derrick and within (50 ft. of the drill hole shall he installed and maintained vapor tight. 217. No floodlight shall he umiinted so as to liliiul persons approaching or leaving an area. IK IN 1KHIHT CONSULT YOIIU SlU'KKVisOir 7a dis. Floodlight brackets clamped to derrick legs or nil llis (as on poi table derricks) shall he pro vided with a safety chain when single belt floodlight hangers are used. Floodlights with double belt bangers do not lequiie safety chain. 21!). A hand lamp used in the hazaidous area shall he vapor tight and have at all times both a globe and a guatd. The same kind of a hand lamp should ht: used in a mm hazardous area for its water tight properties; however, the use of an open type hand lump with a guard is permissible. 250. The evening tour shall have the responsibility of keeping the floodlight lenses and vapor tight globes clean; however, these should he cleaned as soon as possible after being splashed with mud. Wheie Hutchison lighting units have guaids, these should he removed peimaiiently to facilitate cleaning. 251. The den irk man when inspecting the derrick should note the condition of the floodlight sttings, and repott any defects to the driller. 252. It iff wiling shall lie installed in such a manner as lo protect it finm abrasion, being trampled, or burned hy steam piping, (table should not he stmng atop giiths except when unavoidable. Wiling shall he insulated to resist weather, chemieals, and handling and shall he replaced as soon as insulation is damaged. 2511. When n-lamping a fixture, the circuit must he open, if it is neressaty to relamp with a live ciicuil, raii-fully test metal paits that aie to he handled with a voltmeter or hy lapping lightly with hack of hair hand. 251. Illumination for boiler water level gauge glasses shall he of an intensity to permit a clear leading at night from a distance of 50 ft. IF IN DOUliT CONSULT YOUR SO 1`FKVISOR < 2r>vci innmi ilin-t t cni i out turbo a an- f.ii tin y :i-L In operate at constant speed \\itli strain pres.iii i- vaiying between .`too ainl .'liitl jj .i All speed ailjnsi im-uts sliall In- made liy changing tin; pies.nue nf tin: gnvei nor -pilin'. Only rlri 11 iriana 01 fartniy seiviu: men ..lionlit iln lln.i wmk. '.till! .Strain piping for t in bo gem-i nloi s sliall by pans tin- Inin ii atnr ami liavi; surfiiirnl strain laparity tn maintain iinimal speed under all npri at inf; rnlnlit inns. '.it>7. Avniil stepping nu or liaintliiif; live wiring, lighting units, or tiuiiillnmp.'i fotinil lying mi the floor nr gmtiiul, rspri'ially in damp areas. Krninly a condition of this kind hy opening the rirrtiil and rrstming the items to the pioper plare. HfiH. I'lolection against electric shocks is provided hy a tliiid wile in ralde to fixtures, connection lioxes, switch lioxrs, and so foitli, and hy a honding wile to piping or a ground rod for liouses and machinery isolated from a good gniiind hy boards or skids on diy eaitli. Onnstunt vigilance should he maintained on the grounding systems and any detei iorntion quick ly remedied. Slid). Klectriciil apparatus subject to heavy spatking, as D.O. generators and motors and mag netic contactors, shall he enclosed so as to prac tically picvcnt the entrance of an explosive at mosphere when located within GO ft. of the drill hole. The enrlosure may he typo NKMA 4 (wateilight) for switches and controls and Totally Kudosed Fan Oooled for generators and motors, or a non-vapoilight enclosure that is foire-ventilated with air picked up at least GO ft. from the well. The blower for the air supply system shall he as near the cud of the suction duct as possible. Where space limita- IF IN DOIIIIT CONSULT YOUR SUI'KKVISOU HO tions do not allow placing the suction of the air supply at a GO ft. minimum distance from the well, the Klrd t ical Kngineering Section of the I'etiolruni Kngiitoriing division should be con sulted. NOTK: For additional precautions regniding the operation of motoi.s,. gmei at ors, coiitiols, circuits, and switches, infer to the Klertiicul Section of the (Jrnrial Division. IF IN nOlJHT CONSULT YOIJR SUI'KKVISOU II liOII.KK DIVISION r:<l 11 i (t m i-it t 1. Hlowoff nipples shall not lx: Welded to the shell of Ihi: hoilci. When the tin cud* in the boiler opening become wnrii, the opening shall he lep:ii11-it hy tlx: installation of a threaded steel hushing installi-d fimn tin: inside. This hushing shall have an inlegial flange, huger than tlie hlowoff opening, on the inside, and shall he welded In the hniler shell on the outside. This lepair should he done hy one familiar with the A. S. M. K, Iloiler (axle, or under the super\ision of the hoiier inspector. 2. Kadi hoiier shall have a bottom hlowoff pipe fitted with two slow-opening valves, or with one slow opening valve and one other appioved type valve, in direct eonneclion with the lowest water space practicable. The size of pipe and fittings shall he the same as the size of the bottom opening. Only valves approved for hlowoff serv ice. hy the Company's hook of standaids for valves .shall he used. II. Kadi holler gas manifold or regulator shall have a '10 foot extension on the hlowoff gas valve. The outlet of this line should he at least f>0 ft. from the nearest hoiier and should not he pointed at the main gas line control valve. I. Illiiwoff piping shall he as straight as possible and not run into a common header except in the case of approved special installations. Where the exception exists the headers should he securely anehoi ed. 5. Hlowoff lines must extend at least 2(1 ft. from the hoiier and lx: secured in a manner that will not inleifcrc with expansion or contraction. Special blow off line assemblies for Imrge rigs are petmissible. IK IN DONUT CONSULT YOIJK KUI'KUVISOK 82 0. The feed pipe shall he provided with a check valve near the Imiler and a valve between the check valve and the Imiler. When two or more boilers aio fed from a common sou ire, there shall also he a globe valve on the branch to each boiler, between the check valve and the source of supply. Wherever globe valves are used on feed piping, the inlet shall he under the disc of the valve. 7. Kadi hoiier shall have at least two means of feeding, one of which must be a pump; the other may ho a pump, injector, or inspirator. As a mle, boilers should not he fed with water at a tem perature of less than 100 K. 8. All fittings between the hoiier and valve shall he of extra heavy steel. 9. A flag or some, cither means of indicating (lie action of the feed-water pump shall always he visible fiom the rig floor, where practicable. 10. Flexible joints shall he provided lo allow for the expansion ami coni i action of steam mains connected to hoilci s so lliat no undue strain is tiansmitted lo the boiler. 11. Kilhcr ligid or flexible sleel conned ions should he installed between the hoiier gas legulator and the gas line. 12. Kadi boiler shall have three or mole gauge cocks located within the range of the visible length of the water glass except when such boiler has lwo water glasses with independent connections to the boiler, located on the same horizontal line and not less than 2 ft. apart. A locomotive-type boiler, not over .'!(> in. :n diam eter, need have hut two gauge cocks. Ft. A uniform ladder and walkway installation or a light pm (able ladder which can he carried and IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUl'KkVISOR Ilii'ii secuird tn tin: boiler is trcummcndcd fur gelling tu tin' ti>|> iif li'iili'i.s i.nnsr liomits should lint III' Mil'll nil till: tn|M> I>f lloilets til gel flnm iilii' Itnlli'i In :11IIJl her. It Kucl gas |ii i'Smi ics in excess (if .'toil lbs. per sipi.ue ini It should In1 i educed 11 y id I'm ns (if leguhitius ;it ;i distance mil closer Ilian lid) fl. funn (In- liiiilci hi iig, whichever is iii:;ui!i, imuim: ill tiling excepted. Ifi Safely vnlvcs shall have a connection to boilers independent of any other steam coiiiii'ctiniis and shall Ik* attached as clnsi: as imssilile. to tin: liniler. They shall In: in an upright pnsitinii with the spindle vcitical. No valve of any kind shall he between a safety valve and the boiler. When safety valves are enclosed, the exhaust outlet should project from the building roof, with a water drain provided to prevent the accumula tion of water on the lop of the disc of the safely valve. Id, Dead-weight safety valves are not to he used for hoiler seiviee. 17. .Safety valves shall not he used on boilers un less plainly maiked by the manufacturer in such a way that Mo* mat king will not he ohliteiatcd in service. Karh safety valve shall have, stamped on its casing the picssuie at which it is to blow and the size of the valve in inches. The capacity in pounds of steam discharged per hour at the ialcd pressure shall also he. given. Karh safety valve shall he piovided with suitable means for scaling and shall he sealed in such a manner that changes in relieving pressure can not tu*. made without In caking the seal. 18. All safety valves should have cable attached so the o|i(.*rator can reach them easily when he is standing on the ground. II*' IN MOUNT CONSULT YOUIt Sui'KKVISOR 81 19. Ksrh hoiler shall have a steam gauge connected to the steam space. The steam gauge shall be connected to a siphon which has been filled with water and has sufficient capacity to keep the gauge tube filled with water. The gauge should he so ai tanged that it can not he shut off from the hoiler except by a cock placed near the gauge and piovided with a tee or lever-handle so arranged as to parallel the pipe in which it is located when the cock is open. Connections to gauges shall he of approved niateiial for picssuies cneountcied. 20. The dial of the steam gauge shall he giaduated to apjnoximalely double the pressuie at which the safely valve is set hut in no ease to less than 1 ',i limes this pi ensure. 21. .Steam gauges that, aie inaccurate by more than 10 per cent should he replaced. 22. Karh supetbeater shall he ecpiinped with at least one diain so located that, it will effectively pro vide for the proper opeiation of the appaiatus. This drain shall he left open when boilers an* fired up until steam is drawn from boilers to supply a load. 20. Kvery supet heater shall have one or more safely valves near the outlet which shatj be set a few pounds below the main safety valve relief pres suie. 24. Kvery safety valve used for superheated steam shall he. made of suitable material to withstand high tcinpeintures and shall he of the outside spiing-ioaded type. 25. Kach steam discharge outlet, except the safety valve and supei heater connections, shall he fitted with a slop valve located as near the bojler as piacticahlc. When such outlets are over 2 in. in pipe size, the valve or valves used on Jk IN MOUNT CONSULT YOUR Sui'lMV'lSOlf 85 HO (In' rennet I inii In: of tin! outside snow anil ) nke, I i i i 111; stem type. 2ti. When (wo in mmi- iodh-i.s ate ('oiincfti;il to a common steam main, c11In-r A. T\so .`.In)) \ahii; willi an ample, fine-flow iliain between llii'tn shall lie placed in tin: steam connection between each Iniiler and llic .'ileam main, <n II. (Inn valve may lie used piovided Hint before anyone mteis tlit: .shell of the holier, the hoilor hi uuflangcd from the valve and a blanking off nlatn of the unbolted, slip blank type at least in. thick is inse.ited between the faces of the flange connection in such a manner (hat any steam leaking past the valve will be deflected to the atmosphere and not enter the. shell of the boiler. 2 7. The main stop valves of boilers shall have a tated steam working pressure at least as high as that of the boilers. 28. The valve, on the main gas lino shall be placed at least two joints fiom the gas lcgulator. 'Jit. The valve, for legiilaling the fuel on a dtilling boiler must be set back 20 ft. ftom the boiler fiiebox if if is located in front of the boiler, exceptions may be made on barge rigs hut only with (he appioval of the division superintendent. lit). Them shall be a valve on each end of the gauge glass of a boiler, between the gauge glass and the boiler, to cut off the steam should the gauge glass break. ill. Much boiler shall have at least one water gauge glass with connections not less than !i in. pipe sue. The water gauge glass shall be equipped with a drain valve. The lowest visible part of the witter glass shall lit: not less than (luce inches IF IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUIt SUPKRVISOK" 8li above the highest point of the crown sheet in arroidance willi ASMK rules for power boilers. At least tluee inches of water should be main tained vi-dble in the gauge glass of each boiler when in use. :i`J. If wet gas is used for fuel, a gasoline Lap should In: installed some distance fiom the boiler, prefeiably in a low place in the line. This is to pievenl law gasoline from entering the fiiebox ami causing a flaiehack. The drain line from gasoline Laps should lead away fiom the boileis and drip at least DO ft. Practices 33. Only one boiler should he blown down at a time. 24. Fiicmou should not leave boilers while blowing down same. .'ID. A fireman should never close the water off the water glass and Idow out with dry steam because it will hum the gasket, cause leaks, and will probably hur3l (lie glass. 3(1. Pipe should never he used to take clothing out of a blow barrel unless one end is plugged. A woode.u pole is piefeiahle. 37. Cast-iron plugs or cast-iron bushings must not he used in the shell of a Imiler. If Indies must he plugged, a steel hull plug should he used. If lodes must he icdueed, a swaged nipple or steel hushing should he used. 38. The boiler feed pump shall always lake suction fiom the stoiage tank or pit and never from the branch or main line. 31). Ail fuel lines and sleam lines into and out of the boilers shall he disconnected and blanked IF IN DOIJHT CONSULT YOUir.s'uPKHVLSOIt ' 87 HflJI ill ( In-tiiii' hut \wnk is (loin; in Uu: Imilcis nr In full- II liolh I III fill ImX is enlclrd, 10 I* it ilili- {!iij;: shall In: lciiewrd each linn: a Imili-i is waalo-d in at ]c;t:>t evci y lliiily days. Only a)i|iinvmi plugs shall In: nsi'il. 11 l-'iirini'ii should iim: No. 4 sliaili: nr medium caloli.n Ii ii.'ii h in I In' goggles they wear when in : |n--l iiij; f in-linxi-.'i biiming liipiid fuels. I'.! Tin: fiii-iiian shall leave (he boilers only when his pi cM'iiec is i ei|tiii eil elseuheie, snrh as dmin): the mail ini; of imiiiil liips, ami then In: imi.sl lint he absent lnii|:er than fifteen (15) minutes al any time. -111. Men ahouhl uni enter the hail el of a boiler unless A..Steam header lines are blanked off in such a manner Unit no steam can enter the shell of the, boiler. If the header valve arrangement consists of two main stop valves with a drain connection between them, (lien both main stop valves must lie tightly dosed und the diain valve musl he opened. If only one valve is in the header, then the boiler must he unflanged from the. valve and a steel blanking-off plate of the unbolted, slip-blank type at least in. thick must be insetted between the valve and tile boiler outlet flange. It. Kind and feed water lines are disconnected. C. Miscellaneous steam lines and feed-water lilies are disconuerted, if other than atmos pheric temperature is used. I). A standby or readily-contacted individual lemains in the vicinity. Is. The blow down lines are disconnected wlieie ll-' IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUPF.RVisOlT 88 a common blow down header has been au thorized. 44. (hiing on duly At the beginning of each lour, the man tending the boilers must do the follow ing things and he sine that eveiything is in good ordei: A. Illnw down the gauge glass anil make sure the water le.luins fieely to the glass. H. Test the try cocks to see that the gauge glass indicates the line water level. 0. Lift the seat rif the safety valve by means of the lever or pull cord. I). If any defects ale found, n-poil them to the mi pel visor. 4f>. On tom -The man tending the boilers must do the following: A. Keep a uniform water level. If the water should drop below sight in the gauge glass, the opeiator musl immediately test the lowest try cock. If water does not show, shut off fuel and feed water valves until the boiler has cooled. Careful judgment on the part of the fiieman will he necessary to determine when the boiler has cooled enough so it can be safely filled and refiled. If water shows at the lowest try cock, filling should be care fully controlled until the water level is brought ii)i to normal. H. The gauge glass must he blown down onee an hour. C. Kacli boiler must be blown down at least twice a tour. Abnormal water conditions will leipiiie more frcmieiit attention. Specific instiactions should tie secured in such cases. IF IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUR SUPKRV1S0R 89 I) hi) mil cany mmi: steam pressure than that allnunl by tIn- iiiMtnaiim boiler inspector. Tim operator should check safety valves once a day ilium); I he <l:iy Hnlit tour hy miming up tin: boiler piossiiie to hci: that they blow at Ihe pies.suri: at which they are set. If the safely valve does not blow at the pressing at whh b il is set, tin: impel visor should in: noti fied at once. The opiualor must not try to i eset the safely valves. I1'.The low water alaiiu whistle when used should tie. inspected at least mice each hour. (I, Men should not stand in fiont of the fire door, especially when relighting or starting a fin:. 11. No repairs to a tioitcr shall lie made until tin: piessuie is below half the allowable work ing pressuio. 1. Steam must never lie turned into a cold boiler, lo do so may blow it up. A cold lmilcr should be slowly warmed with a file and the steam pressing brought up to approximately that carried in Ihe other boilers on the line, then tin: valve should he slowly opened until the piessure. is eipialized. Fuel lines should lie disconnected before any one is permitted to enter the boiler firebox. K. Wait until the. next tour man conies on duty bofme leaving the job. L. Karh fireman upon relieving the fireman on duly shall accompany him to Ihe Imilms. The relieving fireman must be informed of pres ent wmking conditions ami any changes that have been made. M. Tlie boiler plant must be kept neat and the IK IN DO I MIT CONSULT YOUK SUl'KUVISOK fireman must remain attentive to Ilia job while be is iesponsibh: for the boilers. 40. F.mployecs should .stand in Ihe dear when hand hole covets are removed from boilers, 47. Handhole covms must not be kicked out of buil ds; a long stick or hammer used correctly should lie (lie loo! for this operation. 48. Karh boiler shall be pirpared for internal in spection'as follows: The boiler and setting shall be allowed to cool sufficiently to allow the water to be drained from the boiler without danger of undue heating of the boiler parts. The handhole plates ami manhole coveis shall then he removed and the boiler washed out with a water hose. All ashes and soot shall be re moved from the tabes and firebox and all brick which would prevent the inspector from having access to vital parts of the boiler should ho re moved. 49. Iloilers shall he lighted only by means of a torch, extension at least 12 ft. in length to allow the employee to stand well in the clear of the flareback and to one side of the opening. 60. Mud rings should he protected against direct or radiant heat. 61. Changes in safety valve settings aie to be made only under Ihe specific directions of the district management anti in accordance with instructions in the Petroleum Kugineeiing .Section of the 1'r oduct ion Operating Department Inst r action Manual. 62. Drilling boilers should always be spaced al least 80 in. apart in order to eliminate the hazard of burning an operator. 52. Telltale boles in the stay bolts shall have no IF IN DOUIIT CONSULT YOUK SUPERVISOR" 91 plugs di (itlicr malriial driven into them . A leak ntdii ;iteH (lint a clacked or broken slay holt rei|iiiiea icjdaiement. hi Mew water glass rdionld lie nllowed t< i war in giaduully liefoie any ateain or lint watc r ia ul- lowed to come in eontacl with it. Men kIki U 1(1 htay in llie dear. IK IN U0UI1T CONSULT YOIIU SUPERVISOR 92 SHOD AND WELDING DIVISION Equipment 1. Add stores should have suitable means of ex tracting the fluid from the container. 2. Damaged acetylene rylindeis should be vented, lagged, and ictmned to owner. 3. All overhead hooks should have tnidles. 4. Caldes and ropes should be used whenever pos sible for hoists and slings and should be in spected and replaced when necessary. 6. The operator handling pipe for the threading and straightening rnacliine must use chain hoist equipped with hooks. Pipe should he suspended from the center to facilitate changing ends for threading or other purposes. 0. The faces of sledges, hammers, and mauls should he slightly tempered: heads of flatters, cutters, and other anvil tools should never he tempered. This tu(.-selves tools and prevents flying-chip hazards. 7. All belts, chains, and sprockets should be ade quately guaided. 8. The handles of ail sledges, hammers, and mauls should be pioperly wedged into the beads. 9. The handles of all anvil tools, such ns flatters, hot and cold cutters, swages, and so foith, should be fitted loosely. 10. The lattice walk should extend along the floor the full length of the lathe lied. This permits cuttings to fall through and thus eliminates stumbling hazards. 11. I'ipe racks should be kept in a safe condition. IK IN DOUItT CONSULT YOIJK SUPERVISOR 93 The shop-rack pipe is usually old and bent ma terial and should be handled with care. 12. Suitable pipe skids must be provided for the safety ana convenience of employees. 13. The operator should wear a chemical cartridge respirator while using paint spray. 14. Rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and chemical goggles should be worn when acids are handled. 15. Shop machines shall not have nny exposed gears or 6et screws that would catch on workmen's clothes. 1G. Spout-type oil cans should have flexible or bent spouts. Practices 17. No unauthorized person should be allowed to visit field Bhops. 18. Men must not try to do a job alone when as sistance is needed; help should be called. 19. The hose on oxy-acetylene welding units shoilld be racked properly when not in use. Master valves on oxygen and acetylene cylinders should be closed and pressure should be bled from regu lators and hoses after use. 20. Safety or relief valves on acetylene generators should be checked frequently. Automatic feed control should function properly at all times. 21. Acetylene generators must be placed at least 25 ft. from any source of heat and at a greater distance if possible. Installation of either a flash pot or check valve between generators and hose should be made. 22. Acetylene generators should be washed and IP IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 94 cleaned with water each time they are re charged. 23. Acetylene generators should be protected from freezing and heat. 24. No open flame or equipment capable of pro ducing a spark shall be used in acetylene gener ator house or In the ga3 cylinder storage rooms. 26. Caution Bhould be exercised when water is turned into the acetylene generator as dry car bide might have collected in the generator while the water was drained off. Bleeders should be opened when they are filled with water or car bide. 26. Flashback pots on generators should be filled with water after each charging. 27. Leaks and bruises in the oxygen or acetylene hose must be repaired immediately. 28. Full drums of oxygen and acetylene should be securely fastened in racks, conveniently located, so that gauges nnd hose may remain attached without the necessity of their being moved from place to place. Oil and grease must be kept off oxygen hose and gauge connections. 29. Oxygen and acetylene drums must not be stored together and should be stored on the outside. All valves should be closed when empty. 30. All chemical containers should be kept welt sealed and should be plainly marked. Empty containers should be disposed of in a manner that will avoid creating hazards. 31. Chuck wrenches must be inspected so they will fit snugly, thus preventing slipping nnd subse quent splitting of the sockets of screws and pins. 32. Care should be exercised when creosote or creo IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 95 sote base paint is used as either will blister the skin if spilled and perhaps cause nausea. Protec tive cream of the type that is not soluble in oil should be smeared on exposed parts of the body. Chemical goggles should be worn. 33. The cuttings and filings from lathes, drill presses, and shapers should not be removed with the bare hands; scoops and shovels are safer. 34. Any defective electrical equipment should be re ported to the electrician immediately. 35. Fire hazards should be eliminated. Cans of oil. kerosene, oily rags, waste, and so forth, should not be allowed near stoves, furnaces, or gas fireB. After cleaning fittings in kerosene, employees should wash their hands with soap and water. 36. All fittings, with the exception of collars, must be removed from the pipe before being stored or placed in the threading and straightening machine. 37. Pieces of hot metal must not be left where other workmen might get burned by handling or step ping on them. It is a good practice to post the sign "Hot'' on a cooling object. 38. Climbing overhead to oil bearings on lineshaft, counter-shaft, and so forth, must not be done while machinery is in motion. Employees' hands must be free of grease. 39. Employees must not stand directly in front of buffers, emery wheels, and grinders. On all emery wheels Perkes' safety washers must be used. Employees should stand to one side of the plane of rotation and should wear proper gog gles. Tool rests should be 1/16 of an inch from the emery wheel. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 96 40. A machine must not be operated if the material is not securely fastened. 41. A machine must never be left while it is in operation, nor should a chuck wrench be left inserted in the chuck when the machine is idle. 42. When using a pipe machine for pulling or set ting up couplings, the operator must stand at the controls and to one side of the backup tongs. 43. Mercury stills, acid cleaners, and so forth, should be placed in the open air when being used. Con centrated acid must he used only in the open or in well-ventilated rooms. 44. All materinl should be placed so it will not fall on a pnsBer-by. In addition, no material should be left where it will constitute a stumbling hazard. 46. Orderliness is necessary for safety. Piles of junk should not be allowed to accumulate, and the shop should be kept in a sanitary condition at all limes. 46. The use of open shop pits should be discon tinued. 47. Paint and insect sprays are usually inflammable. Their use near open flames should be avoided. 48. Paint thinners, including banana oil and tur pentine, should be handled with care and breath ing mist from the spray gun should be avoided. 49. No fabrication of, or repairs to, any Company or contract machine shop-made, fired or unfired, pressure vessels may be performed in the field without conforming to the Production Depart ment "Shop-Manufactured Products Policy." 60. Sledge work should be so arranged that sledging in a horizontal arc is not necessary. If the sledge IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 97 has lo he swung in a horizontal are, the footing iihouhi ho as secure ns possible. All observers must stand in the clear. fit. All steel diunis, barrels, or other closed vessels which have contained volatile iimiids or gases must be thoroughly steamed or filled with water before the cutting or welding torch is applied. 52. The right tool for a particular job should he used. All tools must he inspected regularly and the unsafe tools turned in immediately for re placement. 53. Torrhes and blowpipes should be examined close ly for leaky valves, leaky nozzles, and leaky tips. 51. No unauthorized person shall be allowed to use any welding equipment. 55. Welders will be held responsible for the mainte nance of their equipment and for the protection of passers-by. Electric welders should provide protective screens around the arc and should not permit anyone to look at the arc without proper protection. In shops where electrical arc welding is carried on, signs must be displayed of the danger to the eyes. 5fi. Welders should exercise care in securing a proper fit for the goggles to prevent flying spaiks from entering the eyes. "if 1'n douht consui.t your supervisor TRANSPORTATION DIVISION GENERAL SECTION 1. All drivers of Company vehicles shall familiar* ize themselves with the State traffic regulations in the slates in which they drive and they must be governed accordingly. All drivers must have required driver's or chauffeur's licenses for the states in which they operate Company vehicles. 2. Company vehicles should be dtiven at safe speeds in accordance with conditions of vehicle, road, traffic, ami weather. 3. Giving lifts to hitchhikers or carrying pas sengers, other than Company employees, in Com pany trucks or cars is forbidden. 4. Cars and trucks shall he kept in good mechanical condition, especially lights, horns, brakes, wind shield wipers, and steeling assemblies. EQUIPMENT SECTION 5. Every gang truck should he equipped with n metal cab to piotect the men in inclement weather. All outside seats on gang trucks should have arm rests for the men to hold onto. 0. All trucks with dual rear wheels will be equipped with approved mud flaps. 7. When heavy equipment is moved with a crane, a line shall lie attached to the load to enable the man to stand in the dear and still rontrol the load. 8. The Uniform Traffic Code, effective in Texas, lequircs that every vehicle be equipped with cer tain lights. The following drawing shows the required lights: if in i)Oinii c()Nsur/i' YotTirsupi^Itvisoir 99 LIGHTING OIAGRAM FOR TRUCKS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCKS nr*, 80 INCHES OR MORE WIDE In 8*4 CWmm U<** t* i*(m Ommm* U*i front CD ON (EACH sne MMfcIMwb# 100 U 9. Trucks operating in Texas shall be equipped with three approved reflectors. When the truck is dis abled on the roadway or Bhoulder of the high way, the reflectors shall be placed as follows: One at a distance of 100 feet in front of the vehicle, one at a distance of 100 feet to the rear of the vehicle, and in addition at night, one at the traffic side of the vehicle 10 feet to the front or rear. Substitutes for reflectors are de scribed in THE TEXAS DRIVING HANDBOOK. Vehicles operating in states other than Texas will conform to the regulations of the state in which they operate. 10. Trailers being pulled by coupling poles should have safety chains of sufficient size to hold loads if the coupling pins break, or suitable means of preventing the coupling pins from getting out of place. 11. The bolsters of trucks shall be inlaid with wood so that the pipe will always reBt on wood instead of steel. This will insure a secure binding of the load. 12. Tank trucks must be equipped with ground chains and special precautions are to be taken that drain lines do not leak. 13. Winch lines should be cut back or replaced when wire strands begin to wear out. 14. Every truck that is equipped with a winch must be equipped with the approved winch guard. This protects the driver from flying winch lines and shifting pipe. 16. Loads extending over rear end of truck must be flagged during daylight hours with red bunting at least 12 in. x 12 in. At night, a red light mukt be used. 16. Pipe skids should be made of oak material. Use IP IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 101 2 in. x 10 in. with pipe smaller than 7-inch O.D., and 3 in. x 10 in. with pipe 7-inch O.D. or larger. When extremely heavy pipe is handled, judg ment should be used in blocking up under pipe skids for added strength. 17. Leather or leather-palm. gloves should be worn by personnel handling pipe. 18. All trucks and cars shall be equipped with auto matic windshield wipers, which must be kept in first-class condition at all times. When neces sary, defrosters shall be provided. 19. Where permanent dual cabs are used, gang trucks should be equipped with a signalling device. 20. Volatile liquids must not be carried on gang trucks unless carried in special approved con tainers. This does not apply to paints which may be handled in the customary shipper's packages. OPERATIONS SECTION 21. Transportation of men to and from work is a job requiring greatest care. Truck drivers should remember that when they transport men they are transporting the most valuable load any one is ever called upon to carry. The men must be careful how they ride in the truck. They should not hang their legs over the edge and should not get on and off the truck while it is moving. Also, tools should be loaded in the truck in such a manner that the jolting of the truck will not cause injury to any of the employees. Where permanent cabs are used, trucks should be equipped with buzzer for signal purposes. 22. Riding on trucks not equipped with adequate facilities for transporting men is prohibited ex cept in an emergency. In this case, extreme IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 102 caution must be taken to prevent injury to riders. 23. When approaching a railroad crossing, the truck driver should be sure that no train is coming before he crosses the track. 24. Before driving onto a highway from a side road, the truck driver should stop and look in both directions. 26. A truck driver should look around his truck before starting off after stopping for any length of lime. 26. When necessary to back vehicle, driver should assure himself that the way is clear either by personal inspection or using another person to guide him into the clear. 27. The drivers of all loaded trucks, when starting down a hill, should shift gears to such a position as is necessary to insure complete control. 28. Drivers should drive their trucks on the righthand side of the road except: A. When passing another vehicle. B. When making a left turn. C. On a one-way street. D. When directed by an officer of the law. 29. When approaching n blind curve, drivers should sound their horns and proceed slowly with their vehicles under control. 30. Many traffic accidents occur when drivers go to sleep. If the driver feels that he might go to sleep, he should let someone else drive if there is a qualified and licensed driver available. If not, he should drive off the highway, park, and take a nap. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 103 a 31. Several trucks making hauls to the same desti nation should maintain a distance of at least 500 feet between trucks. 32. Extreme care should be exercised when vehicles are towed, and the speed of the vehicles should be governed closely. 33. When a vehicle Is being carried on a truck bed or towed with its front wheels on the truck bed, the vehicle being carried or towed must be securely fastened with a safety chain and the wheels turned to the right. 34. When loads are handled by gin poles, loads and gin poles must be securely snubbed to truck bed. 35. No load should extend directly over the truck cab unless the truck is properly equipped for such hauling. 3G. Walking under a gin pole, whether It is loaded or not, is a hazardous practice and should be done only in the line of duty, such as when ty ing loads and hooking and unhooking the tail chain. 37. Truck beds should be kept free of oil and grease. 38. Care must be taken so that equipment being hauled over railroad tracks does not foul or drag across the tracks. Adequate protection for tracks should be provided. 39. The driver of a winch truck is responsible for the condition of his winch lines. 40. When winch line is being used, only one man should give signals to operator and operator should never tighten up or slack off on line un til signal is given. 41. Employees should not use winch lines for as sistance in getting on truck beds. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 104 42. A winch line must not be spooled by hand un less a man is at the controls. 43. The tall chain on the winch line of a crane truck must never be pulled against the pulley or gin pole Bince it might become fouled or otherwise create a hazard. 44. The hooks on the end of any truck winch line should be secured or controlled when not in use. 46. Power line poles, guys, or anchors must not be used as snubs for a winch when material is moved or when the truck is stuck, as there is danger when the strain is taken off the pole, guy, or anchor. 46. When crane trucks or other high loads pass un der power lines, caution must be taken to see that load clears the line sufficiently to avoid possible jump spark from high voltage lines. 47. While the truck motor is running, men must not stand between the end of the truck and a load being pulled with a winch. 48. Men must not act ns a counterweight on truck bumpers or hoods for loads that may cause the front end of the truck to tilt upward. 49. Truck loads should be boomed on the side and to the right, if possible. Heavy duty boomers should be used on heavy loads. 60. One boomer chain Bhould be securely fastened on a load before anyone gets under the load to perform any other work, including the placing of additional boomer chains. 61. Four binding chains should be used on pipe loads, chains being placed as follows: A. Around front and rear bolsters and pipe. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR H. Around pipe and coupling pole near rear bol ster to support coupling pole. C. Around pipe only and in center of load to prevent pipe from spreading should front chain fail. 62. When nine or timber of any multiple unit load is hauled, the load shall first be boomed a3 tightly ns possible, and then after a short dis tance is traveled, the chains shall he tightened, as all pipe or timber loads will invariably settle and cause the chains to loosen. 63. Loose ends of boomer chains should not be al lowed to drag. 64. Employees should not stand directly over boomer handle when releasing boomer chains. 66. A truck or wagon from which pipe is to be un loaded should be in a direct line with the pipe rack in order to insure an even roll of pipe down the skids to the pipe rack. 66. Before pipe is unboomed on truck or wagon, preparatory to being unloaded, it should be examined closely so that stakes on both sides of the truck or wagon bed will be securely set to prevent pipe from rolling when the boomers are released. 57. If load on a truck starts to roll off, the men shoutd not try to stop it. 68. Employees should not get between unloading skids unless necessary. If the work necessitates their getting between skids, the fellow workmen shoulu be notified in order that pipe will not be released. 69. Employees should roll pipe from the ends or from behind in order to get out of the way if the joint gels out of control. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YO11 It SUl*EUVISO\V 106 60. In stringing pipe, the men should stay behind the truck while it is moving. 61. Wheels of trucks should he checked at least once a week so that all lug bolts and axle flange nuts will be tight. 62. When inflating truck tires, employees should al ways stand in the clear to avoid injury if retain ing rings or rims should spring out of place. 63. In cranking a caterpillar tractor with the fly wheel, the operator should stand on the track and keep clear of the bar of the flywheel. The correct use of the bar is for the operator to pull the flywheel slowly with his right hand until the firing center is near the top, at which point he shoulu take a new hold in another notch and pull the flywheel quickly through the firing center. This usually forces the bar clear of the flywheel when the motor fires. The operator must keep his feet in the clear, and he must see that there is no one else in position to get hurt. 64. The operator should take care to see that crane truck is securely anchored while using crane. If brakes are not adequate, wheels should be blocked to prevent the truck from moving while load is suspended on crane. SPEEDBOAT SECTION 65. The following safely rules shall be posted in each speedboat, and observance should be en forced: A. Blowers must be operated for at least five minutes before starting motors. B. Blowers must he operated for at least five minutes after refueling. IF IN DO U BT~CO NS U LT~ Y0 uTT_SuFe ItV ISOIt 107 C. Refueling must not take place while motors are running. I). Smoking is prohibited'in areas where refuel ing takes place. E. No one except the operator should be allowed on a speedboat until the motors are running. F. Boats should be loaded and unloaded from the stern where possible. G. All persons should remain seated while boat is in operation where possible.' If. The operator's attention should not be dis tracted while the boat is in operation. I. Operators should familiarize themselves with Company marine safely rules. J. Operators should be responsible for the safe operation of the boat while in transit. K. Smoking should be avoided on boats until it is certain motors are performing properly. L. Passengers should remain seated until boat is stopped and tied up (except for one person who ties up boat). M. Operator should be familiar with marine pilot rules and copy of these rules should be kept in boat at all times. N. Horseplay should not be practiced in boats, boathouses, or any other areas. O. Operators should be warned of hazardous con ditions during transit and should report them to those responsible for maintenance. 66. A five-man life raft must be provided for all of the larger type speedboats, and life raft attached to top of cabin with approved type bracket. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 108 67. Life rafts must be equipped with an approved water light and tight attached to raft by ap proved type bracket. 68. `Where window and windshield are not consid ered adequate for emergency escape route, speed boats must be provided with emergency escape hatches. 69. Only designated and qualified operators should be allowed to handle speedboats. 70. Any boat operating in open water shall carry an approved marine type compass which should be checked semi-annually. All boats should be provided with charts of the operating area. 71. All boats should be provided with a suitable first-aid kit. 72. A sign should be displayed showing the number of life preservers carried on Company or con tract boats, and at no time should the number of passengers on board exceed the number of life preservers. 73. Motors should be idled until warmed up. 74. Life rafts and life preservers should be acces sible for immediate use. 76. Good housekeeping practices should be observed on Company boats. Oily rags and waste should be kept off boats and bilge kept clean at all times. 76. Passengers should ride inside cabin. Riding In cockpit is not permitted unless accompanied by another passenger. Riding on front duck or on top of cabin is not permitted. 77. The clutch should be in neutral and motor idle before the switch is turned off to prevent back fire. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 109 78. Adequate fire fightinp equipment should be sup plied in boathouses in accord with regulations contained in the Company manual Operation and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers. 79. Automatic carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sys tems with remote manual control should be used on all closed engine compartment Company boats. Manually operated carbon dioxide systems are recommended, for open type boats. These systems should be inspected and tested at regu lar intervals by qualified personnel. 80. The position of the head of the carbon dioxide system cutter valve should be observed, before starting the motor. If the red plunger is flush to the head, the system has been discharged. Any failure or discharge of these systems.should be reported immediately to the supervisor in charge. 81. Each boat should be equipped with approved portable type fire extinguishers. These ex tinguishers must be kept charged at all times. 82. All Company boats except completely open type driven by gasoline or volatile fuel engines must be equipped with blowers to ventilate en gine compartment and bilge. 83. Blowers should be equipped with proper suction lines to bilge area. 84. Automatic gas detectors should be tested daily and kept in working order. 85. A gas detector should be in each engine hatch ana synchronized with blower and horn system. 86. Each boat should be equipped with a backfire trap or flame arrester on motor carburetors. 87. Backfire traps should be removed from carbure- 1F IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 110 tors and washed in kerosene each time oil is changed. 88. Wiring systems, lights, windshield wipers, horns, and blowers must be in operating order at ali times. 89. Adequate lighting shall be provided at landings on drilling barges, boathouses, or other points used for landings. 90. Gas tank filler pipes must be tapped with over flow lines which discharge out of boat. Gas tanks should be equipped with adequate vent pipe. 91. All gasoline lines and connections should be checked frequently for wear and leaks. 92. Boat motors should be equipped with approved type automatic water temperature cut off. 93. All safety and operating rules and regulations outlined in the Petroleum Engineering Division pamphlet on speedboat operations should be rigidly adhered to by operators and employees and a copy of these requirements should be kept in each boat. 94. All requirements prescribed by U. S. Coast Guard. regarding equipment in use on boats must be adhered to. A copy of these require ments should be kept on each boat. 95. Boat landings muBt be kept in a safe condition at all times. 96. All recommended safety rules and safe practices pertinent to Company boats should be exercised and observed on contract boats. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 111 FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION 1. The prevention of fires is of utmost importance. Good housekeeping and equipment maintenance should be followed to keep fire hazards at a minimum. 2. It is important that people who use fire ex tinguishers know how to use them properly. All employees and supervisors should be instructed in the proper use of available fire fighting equipment. 3. All accidental fires on Company property, no matter how small, shall be reported to the superintendent. 4. Fire extinguishers are first-aid equipment to be used on small fires to prevent their getting out of control. It is necessary that extinguishers operate at top efficiency the instant they are needed. , 5. Qualified personnel should be assigned by the local managements the responsibility for proper inspection and maintenance of all fire equip ment. This personnel should supervise the in spection, record inspection information for fire extinguisher inspection report, and direct the re charging and repair of equipment when required. 6. Fire extinguishers should be located in a con spicuous place, free from obstructions, where they will be immediately available at all times in the event of fire. The extinguishers should be located as close as possible to the likely fire hazard. 7. Fire drills should be held at regular intervals to familiarize personnel with location and oper ation of fire extinguishing equipment. 8. Class "A" fires are those in ordinary combustible IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 112 materials, such as paper, wood, textiles, rubbish, and so forth, where the quenching effect of water is indicated. 9. Class "B" fires are fires of flammable liquids, greases, oils, paints, and so forth. A blanketing or smothering effect is required to extinguish them. 10. Class MC" fires are fires in live electrical equip ment which call for the use of a non-conducting extinguishing agent. 11. Class "D" fires (Humble rating) are fires in volving gas under pressure. 12. Type of fire extinguishers recommended for the above classes of fires are: A. Class "A"--loaded stream (water base), foam, or water. B. Class "B"--carbon dioxide type, dry chemical, or foam. C. Class *`C"--dry chemical or carbon dioxide. D. ClaBS "D"--dry chemical or carbon dioxide. 13. Never attempt to extinguish a fire on or about electrical apparatus with water or a water base extinguisher (loaded stream). 14. Fire extinguishers, approved for electrical fires, should be used for extinguishing fjres on or near electrical equipment. Extinguishers ap proved are carbon dioxide gas or ary chemical. Other chemicals will conduct electricity and the Btream from the extinguisher will act as a con ductor on which the current may flow back. 15. Fire extinguishers should be kept filled. Manu facturers' instructions for refilling and main taining extinguishers must be followed. 16. No repairs shall be made to the outer shells of IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 113 fire extinguishers which depend on pressure of chemicals for operation. 17. All fire extinguisher hose and nozzles should be kept free of obstruction at, all times. 18. A tag bearing the date of inspection and the name of the inspector should be attached to each fire extinguisher. A metal tag with inspection date stenciled on the tag is preferable to a cloth tag on outside locations since ink or pencil markings wear off in damp weather. ' 19. The instructions on" fire extinguishers should be lacquered in order to preserve the instructions. 20. Personal radio and television aerial installations on Company houses must be equipped with light ning arresters and properly grounded. Aerials should not be tied to derricks, line poles, rigs, or to other Company equipment. 21. When testing for gas leaks on domestic gas con nections, use soap suds. Never use an open flame. 22. No gas leak should be allowed to remain near or in a building, but should be stopped immed iately and the building aired. 23. No matches or cigarette lighters should be car ried in gaseous areas. In other locations only safety matches are recommended. 24. Smoking is not permitted around shale shakers, on or under the floors of drilling rigs, in the immediate vicinity of tank batteries, oil, and gas wells, and at any location where "No Smok ing" signs are displayed. Any area subject to contamination by inflammable liquids or gas should be designated by local management as a "No Smoking Area." 25. Oil waste, rags, or clothing must not be left iy- 1F IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 114 inf around or left in enclosed spaces other than suitable receptacles. Spontaneous combustion may result and cause fire. 26. Fire hazards Bhould be eliminated. Cans of oil. kerosene, oil rags, waste, and so forth, should not be allowed near stoves, furnaces, or gas fires. After cleaning fittings in kerosene, em ployees should wash their hands with soap and water. 27. Gasoline containing tetraethyl lead should be used for motor fuel only. 28. The use of gasoline as a cleaning agent in Com pany houses or on Company property is strictly forbidden. It is recommended that employees not use gasoline as a cleaning agent in their own homes. 29. Electric-powered and internal-combustion, en gine-powered rigs shall have suitable fire ex tinguishers located where they are easily reached. 30. Each butane rig should have at least two fire extinguishers approved for use on pressure gas fires. 31. If a person's clothing becomes saturated with oil, clothing should be changed as soon as pos sible. 32. Paint and insect sprays are usually inflammable. Their use near open flames sholud not be prac ticed. 33. One No. 20 dry chemical fire extinguisher should be carried on welding trucks. 34. One No, 30 dry chemical fire extinguisher should be carried on portable derrick truck. 35. Gang trucks should be equipped with a No. 20 dry chemical fire extinguisher. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 116 30. Stoves in pumpers' offices shall be located so that passage is not obstructed in the event of fire. 37. Exhaust lines for all gas or oil engines shall ex tend outside buildings, and should be insulated where passing through buildings to prevent fire hazards. , 38. Automatic carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sys tems with remote and manual control should be used on all closed engine compartment Company boats. Manually operated carbon dioxide systems are recommended for open type boats. These systems should be inspected and tested at regu lar intervals by qualified personnel. 39. Each boat should be equipped with approved portable type fire extinguishers. These extin guishers must be kept charged at all times. 40. An adequate fire alarm system should be in stalled and maintained on all quarterboats. 41. A suitable evacuation system should be provided for each quarterboat in case of fire. The quar terboat supervisor shall be responsible for drill ing the personnel of quarterboat in the properprocedure to follow in case of fire. 42. More detailed information on fire extinguishing principles and equipment Is available in the Company manual Operation and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers. This manual should be kept in each district office and other places where needed for ready reference. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 11C ACCIDENT REPORTING DIVISION Since all accidents should be reported, this division has been included in the manual, not as rules, but as a guide, for employees' use if an accident is sus tained. J. ACCIDENTS THAT DID NOT CAUSE INJURY: Employee Report orally to your immediate supervisor. Supervisor Complete form A-1369 and forward to the dis trict office. District Office Comply with instructions in "Employee Relations Manual.'' 2. NON-DISABLING INJURY: Employee Report orally to your immediate supervisor. Supervisor *A. If. medical attention is necessary, complete form A-183, "Order for Medical Treatment." B. Complete form A-1740, "Foreman's Analysis," and sections A, C, D, & E, form A-910, "Re- ?ort of Accident to Employee," In pencil and orward to district office. C. All copies of form A-910 must be signed. District Office Complete form A-910 and comply with instruc tions in "Employee Relations Manual." Use form A-183 in Texas and Louisiana. Use form A-183A in states other than Texas and Louisiana. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 117 3. DISABLING INJURY: Employee If able, report orally to Immediate supervisor, or if he is not available, report to any other super visor who is available. If employee is unable to report, a fellow employee should report as pre scribed above. If employee is working atone, first employee discovering injured employee should re port as prescribed above. Supervisor A. Complete form A-183, "Order for Medical Treatment." . B. Notify superintendent through immediate supervisor. C. Superintendent shall notify division safety engineer and others listed in the Accident Re porting Section of the "Employee Relations Manual" as soon as possible. D. Complete form A-1740, "Foreman's Analysis of Accident," and sections A, C, D, & E of form "Report of Accident to Employee," in pencil and forward to district office. E. All copies of form A-910 must be signed. District Office Complete form A-910 and comply with instruc tions in "Employee Relations Manual." 4. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS Driver at Scene of Accident A. Render all aid possible to injured. B. Send for nearest police officer. C. Get word to your immediate supervisor. D. Get all pertinent information possible and secure names of witnesses to accident. Use form A-183 in Texas and Louisiana. Use. form A-183A in states other than Texas and Louisiana. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 118 E. Take all Bafety precautions necessary to keep accident from getting worse. Supervisor _. F. Notify superintendent through immediate supervisor. G. Superintendent shall notify division safety en gineer and others listed in the Accident Re porting Section of the "Employee Relations Manual" at once. If. Assist driver in completing state form for ac cident reporting and Company form G-100, "Automobile Accident Report." I. Forward completed forms to district office. District Office Complete forms for driver's signature and com ply with instructions in "Employee Relations Manual." NOTE: If loss of life or personal injuries are in volved, follow instructions listed under "Disabling Injuries." 6. FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Employee & Supervisor In case of loss of life or personal injury, follow instructions listed under "Disabling Injuries." District Office Letter report of all fires and explosions must be submitted even if no personal injuries are in volved. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 119 INDEX A Accident Reporting Division, 1-1 thru 6 Accidents, Automobile, 1-4 Accidents, Disabling, 1-3 Accidents, Fire or Explosion, 1-5 Accidents, Non Disabling, 1-2 Accidents That Did Not Cause Injury, 1-1 Acetylene, F-2, 19 thru 29 Acidizing, D-103 thru 106 Air Lines, B-19; D-66 Alarm Systems, E-46; 11-40 Attics, B-207, 208 B B. S., B-63 Belts and Belt Dressing, A-32; B-64; F-7 Bits, D-110 Bleeders, B-40; F-25 Blow Barrels, E-36 Blowers, G-32, 83, 88 Blowout Preventers, D-67 Boards, D-107 Boat Landings, G-95 Boats, G-65 thru 96; H-39, 40, 41 Boiler Blowoffs, E l thru 6, 33, 34, 43, 44, 45 Boiler Code, E-l Boiler Division, E-l thru 64 Boiler Feed, E-6, 7, 38 Boilers, D-l; E-l, 2, 3, 33, 37, 39, 43, 48, 62 Bolsters, G-ll Bolts, Washers, and Nuts, C-l, 2, 37 Boomers, G-49 thru 54 Brakes, D-108, 109, 152 Buildings, B-3 Burning Pits, B-42, 63, 173, 176 Bushings, D-112 Butane, D-70 thru 77, 113 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 120 C Cabs, G-6 Calodorant, B-156 Catheads and Catlines, B-114, 116; C-3; D-2, 79, 80, 81, 111, 114 thru 126, 161, 179, 180 Cellars, B-33, 44; D-130, 131, 160 Centrifugal Shakeout Machine, B-151 Changes, E-51 Chain Hoists, D-60; F-6 Chemicals, B-4; D-127, 128, 129, 169, 170, 174; F-l, 14, 30, 43 Chlorine, B-166 ` Chokes, B-164 Cigarette Lighters, A-46 Classes of Fires, H-B thru 11 Cleaning Fluids, A-37; F-36; H-28 Cleanliness. A-4 Climbing, A-39 Clothing, A ll, 12, 13; B-46, 51; H-31 Clutches, D-66, 84, 85, 145, 184 Coast Guard, G-94 Contract Boats, G-96 Control Equipment, B-10; D-132 Coring Equipment, D-51, 133 Counter Weights and Counter Balances, B-63; D-68, 83, 134 Couplings, G-10 Cranes, G-7, 43, 46, 64 Cranks, B-68, 59 Creosote, F-32 Crown Blocks, B-5, 6; D-4, 6, 6 Cutting Tools, A-40 thru 45 D Derrick Belts, B-47, 48; D-99, 138, 139 Derrick Jacks, C-12, 13 Derrick Parts, C-16, 32, 33, 34, 38, 42; D-22, 23, 27, 28, 31, 52 Derrick itelegs, C-4, 12, 13, 14, 40 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 121 Derrickman, D-168, 1B9 Derricks, B-46, 49; C-I, 4, 23 thru 26, 29, 30, 43; D-S2, 135, 136, 137, 140, 168 Doping Lines, B-60, 51, 63 Drawworks, D-8 Drill Pipes, D-143, 164, 161, 182 Drill Stem Tests, D-ll, 86, 130, 144 Drilling Division, D-l thru 259 Drilling Equipment, B-7; D-166 Drilling Hose, D-18, 19, 20, 37 Drilling In, D-l 30, 142 Drinking Cups, B-32 Drinking Water, A-10 Drips, B-144; D-7; E-32 Drivers, G-l, 21, 23 thru 30 Drums, F-61 E Electrical Equipment, A-75, 78 thru 114; F-34; G-88 Electrical Fires, H-13, 14 Elevators, B-8; D-190, 191 Emery Wheels, F-39 Engine Room, B-180 Engines, B-66, 66 thru 63, 127, 167 thru 162; D-161 Exhaust Lines, B-20; H-37 Eye Protection, A-14, 16 F File Cabinets, B-193 Fingers, D-26, 141 Fire Drills, H-7 Fire Fighting Equipment, B-32; D-73, 88; G-78 thru 81; H-2, 4, 6, 12 thru 19, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 42 Fire Hazards, B-63; F-36, 47 Fire Protection Division, H-l thru 42 Fire Walls, B-79 Fireboxes, B-171, 172; E-39, 49 Firemen, E-34, 36, 41 thru 45 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 122 First Aid, A-82 First Aid Kits, A-9; B-9, 32; G-71 Fittings, A-27, 31; B-l, 74, 163, 196; D-74; E-8, 16, 28, 29, 30, 37; F-36 Flags, E-9 Flame Arrestors, G-86 Flares, B-176 thru 179; D-63, 64 Flexible Joints, E-10, 11 Floors, D-9, 10, 148, 149 Flow Lines, D-ll Flowing Wells, B-164 Fuses, A-100, 101 Fusible Plugs, E-40 G Gas Detectors, G-84, 85 Gas Leaks, A-71, 72; B-166, 167, 186; H-21, 22 Gas Lines, B-1J, 174, 189; E-39, 43 Gas Masks, B-167 Gas Tanks, G-90 Gaseous Areas, B-96 Gasoline. A-34, 35, 36, 77; G-90, 91; H-27, 28 Gauge Glasses, A-73, 74; E-12, 30, 31, 35, 44, 46, 64 Gauge Hatches, B-147 Gauging, B-146 Gears, B-141; G-27 General Division, A-l thru 125 Gin Poles, G-34, 36 Gloves, A-22; B-191 Goggles, A-14, 116 thru 126; B-4, 61, 163, 191, 196; D-90, 127, 169, 174; E-41; F-66 Going in Hole, D-162 Good Housekeeping, D-61, 149, 188, 199; F-ll, 46; G-37, 76; 11-1 Grease. D-l53 Grounds, A-92, 99; D-66, 66; G-12 Guards, A-94; B-14, 16, 16, 128, 162; C-4; D-2, 8, 12 thru 16, 47, 65, 89. 166; F-7 Gun Perforating, D-213 thru 243 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 123 Guy Lines, B-129 thru 132; C-6 thru 9, 35 n Handrails, A-23; B-208; D-17 Hazardous Conditions, A-l Heated Oil, B-76 Healers, Treaters, and Gun Barrels, B-64 thru 70, 146, 171 thru 174, 190 Hitchhikers, G-3 Hooks, F-3 Horseplay, A-6 Hose, A-17, 18, 21; D-18, 19, 20, 68, 86, 161; F-19, 28 Hot Metal, F-37 Hydrogen Sulfide, B-146 I Inflammable Liquids, A-34 Inspection, A-8; H-6, 18 Intersections, G-24 Interval, G-31 "J" Bolts, D-67 Jacks, A-69; C-12, 13 Jerk Lines, D-21 Jet Lines, D-68 J L Ladders, A-26; B-23, 126; C-36; D-22, 23; E-13 Lamps, A-104, 106, 111, 112, 113 Lathes, F-10 Leaks, F-63 Leverage, B-133 Life Lines, B-17; D-24 Lift Nipple, B-18; D-167 Lifting, A-6 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 124 Lights, B-148; G-8, 16, 89 Loads, G-16, 34, 36, 46 thru .62 Lubricators, B-21, 71, 72 M Machinery, D-163; F-10, 16, 33, 38, 40, 41, 42, 49 Manpower, C-27 Marine Drilling, D-193 thru 212 Matches, A-46; H-23 Materials, B-197, 198, 199, 207; F-40, 44 Meetings, A-2 Mercury, A-47; F-43 Meters, B-163 Monkey Boards, D-25 thru 30, 169, 160 Motor Equipment, C-10 Motor Vehicles, B-142; G-2, 4, 6 Mild Flaps, G-6 Mud Rings, E-60 N Nails, A-48, 49; C-39 Natural Gas, A-19, 20, 21, 31 Night Pumper, B-148 O Orifice Plates, B-181, 182, 183 P Paint, B-73; F-13, 47, 48; H-32 Paint Remover, A-60 Physical Condition, C-21 Pipe, A-61, 62; B-191, 200 thru 206; D-168, 163, 164; F-5 Pipe Lines, A-26 Pipe Skids, F-12; G-16 Piping, D-74, 76, 76 Pits, A-63; F-46 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 126 Platforms, D-49, 98 Portnble Derricks, 0-116 thru 126, 129, 130, 131, 131 thru 140, 142, 143 Power Rigs, D-88 Pressure Lines and Vessels, A-16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 64 thru 69; 0-2, 11, 22, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 64 thru 72, 74, 76, 97, 160, 164, 164, 181; D-33, 69, 62, 87, 103, 106; E-14, 46 Production Division, B-l thru 208 Protective Equipment, A-13, 14, 22, 78, 79; B-47, 48, 73, 90, 91, 93, 106, 146; C-19; D-91, 93, 94, 160, 166, 170, 174; F-13, 14, 32; G-17 Pulling Pipe, D-162, 164 Pumper, B-152 Pumpers' Offices, B-ll, 13, 77, 78; H-36 Pumping Equipment, B-80, 81 Pumps, B-79; D-33 R Racks, B-192, 200 thru 206; C-41; D-3, 34; F-ll, 28 Radio Active Materials, D-166 Radio and Television, A-61, 114; 11-20 Rags and Waste, A-62; B-166,194; H-26, 26 Railroad Track, B-197; G-23, 38 Raised Objects, A-38 Ratholes, D-35 Receptacles, B-1C6, 194 Reflectors, G-9 Regulators, A-63; 0-184; E-14, 28 Relief Valves, D-77 Repairs, B-99; F-27 Reporting, A-33; E-44 Reporting Accidents, 11-3; 1-1 thru 6 Responsibility, C-22, 28, 29, 30; D-147, 163, 164, 167 , 245, 260, 251; E-43 thru 47, 61; F-17, 18, 38, 39, 64; G-l, 21, 22, 26, 26; H-6 Rig Building Division, G-l thru 49 Rig Lighting, D-244 thru 269 Road Blocks, A-60 Road Crossings, A-26; B-12 IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 126 Rod and Tubing Operations, B-24 thru 27, 31, 33, 88, 39, 76, 82 thru 86, 100 thru 110 Rope, A-28 Rotary, D-63, 146, 146, 171, 183, 184 Runaround, D-36 Safe Working Loads, A-28, 29, 30; B-207 Safety Buggies, B-17; D-24, 32, 166 Safety Equipment, A-9; B-32, 149 Safety Lines, B-100; C-10,16; D-30, 37, 44, 69, 82, 96 Safety Lock, D-84 Safety Valves, E-16 thru 18, 61; F-20 Salt Tablets, B-32 Sampson Post, B-23 Scaffolding, C-17, 18 Separators, B-28, 29, 30 Shoes, A-12 Shop and Welding Division, F-l thru 66 Shoring and Bracing, A-64 Signaling Devices, G-19 Signs, B-12 Sills, C-41 Skidding Derricks, C-43 thru 48 Sledging, F-60 Sleep, G-30 Smoking, A-7; B-186; D-172; G-66; 11-24 Snake Bite Kits, A-9; B-9 Snatch Blocks, A-24; D-38 Snubbing, D-168; G-46 Speedboats, G-65 thru 96 Spinning Lines, D-96, 97, 173 Standby, E-43 Standpipe, D-39 Stay Bolts, E-63 Steam Lines and Equipment, D-60, 87, 176, 176, 177, 256; E-16, 19 thru 27, 39, 43, 45, 64 tencil, B-196 teps, D-40, 41 oves, B-13 IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR 127 Stiinging Pipe, <I-00 Sti ingttp Chain, l> 42 Stuffing Hex, It I it) Hupei visor, A-3 Swabbing, 1)178 Switches, A-85, 90, t).'t, 103, 10(i, 10i>; H-81; D-177 Swivels, D-179, 180, 181 T Tail Lines, l)-99 'i'ank Tmeks, (1-12 Tanks, H-87 thru 95, 158, 109, 170, 187, 188, 189 Texas Driving llainihook, <1-9 Thief Hatch, 11-108, 109 Thtihhle Hoard, D-10, 43 Tongs, 11-133; D-44, 08, 09, 82, 100, 111, 182 thru 187, 191 Tool Houses, H-77; D-50 Tools am! Equipment, A-8, 05, 00; 11-98, 185, 190, 192; C-20, 49; 1) 01, 101, 188, 189; F-G, 8, 9, 10, 31, 62 Towing, (.5-32, 33 Tractors, (J-03 Trailers, (>-10 Tiansnortation Division, (1-1 thru 90 Traveling Hlocks, D-45, 46, 47, 04 T ticks, 11-32; C-ll U Uniform Traffic (!ode, <1-8 Unloading, (1-66 thru 69 V Valves, A-67 Vents, A-70; 11-13 Volatile Liquids, (1-20; 11-20, 27 lF_IN DOUBT "CON S U17F Y() U ill IT PE UV] SOTT 128 W Walkways, A-08; H-170, 198; F-10 Weight Indicators, l)-48 Welding, A-70, 121 thru 125; B-99; D-29, 191; F-64, 65, 66 Wellheads, D-102 Whettls and Tiies, (1-01, C2 Winch Linns, H ill; (M3, 14, 39 thru 44 Windshield Wipers, (>-18 Wiie Line Clamps, D-82 Wiie Lines, A-29, 30; H-34 thru 37, 112; C-33; D-25, 05, 07, 92. 179, 180; F-4 Wrenches, H-113, 133; D-192 IF IN DOUHT CONSULT YOUK SUPERVISOR 129