Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.15715 Fire protection. Rule 5715. (1) Fire extinguishers shall be located, tagged, inspected, and maintained as prescribed in Part 8. Portable Fire Extinguishers, being R 408.10801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. At a minimum, the following numbers of extinguis…

R 408.15716 Housekeeping. Rule 5716. (1) Work areas shall be kept reasonably clean and free of debris in order to minimize slip and trip hazards. Hazardous leaks or spills shall be promptly cleaned up to minimize slipping and fire hazards. (2) Material used for cleaning shall hav…

R 408.15717 Wells containing hydrogen sulfide. Rule 5717. (1) Drilling and servicing of wells shall be as prescribed in the American Petroleum institute document, RP49, reissued 1975, Recommended Practices for Safe Drilling of Wells Containing Hydrogen Sulfide. This document is i…

R 408.15718 Rig access; ladders, stairways, ramps, platforms, and elevators. Rule 5718. (1) A rig must be equipped with stairs, ladders, or ramps. An employee shall not jump from one level to another. (2) A fixed ladder, stair, ramp, or platform must be constructed and maintained…

R 408.15719 Auxiliary escape. Rule 5719. (1) A means of escape shall be rigged and secured to provide a safe and readily accessible escape route from the derrick board before operations commence which require a crew member to be on the derrick board, excluding stabbing boards or …

R 408.15721 Construction of derricks and masts. Rule 5721. (1) A derrick or mast manufactured after November 21, 1979, shall have a permanent nameplate which is attached to the structure and which indicates all of the following information: (a) Name of manufacturer. (b) Model num…

R 408.15722 Derrick and mast foundations and guying. Rule 5722. (1) Foundations shall be capable of safely distributing the gross weight of the derrick or mast under the maximum anticipated hook load. (2) Guyline ground anchors shall be any type that satisfies the requirements of…

R 408.15723 Traveling blocks and crown blocks. Rule 5723. (1) A traveling block and its component parts shall be designed, constructed, and maintained as prescribed in API SPEC 8A-1976, entitled “Specifications for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment,” which is adopted her…

R 408.15725 Electrical installations. Rule 5725. (1) Except as required in this rule, electrical installations and equipment shall be as prescribed in the national electrical code, NFPA 70-1981, which is adopted herein by reference and may be inspected at the Department of Licens…

R 408.15731 Machinery, tools, and equipment generally. Rule 5731. (1) Well operations shall not be commenced until the rig is rigged up in a safe manner. (2) A lockout system shall be established for drilling rig equipment, except on draw works, slush pumps, and rotaries where a …

R 408.15732 Guylines and hoisting lines. Rule 5732. (1) A guyline shall be maintained in good condition and shall be of a strength, including auxiliary devices such as chains, boomers, and clamps, capable of withstanding loads for the anticipated service conditions. A guyline sha…

R 408.15733 Draw works. Rule 5733. (1) A visual inspection of the draw works and its working parts shall be made at least once each day. (2) The equipment operator shall not leave the draw works brake without tying the brake down or securing it with a catch lock, unless the draw …

R 408.15734 Catheads. Rule 5734. (1) A cathead on which a rope is manually operated shall have a rope guide to hold the onrunning rope in alignment with its normal running position against the inner flange. Clearance of the rope guide shall be a maximum of 3/8 inch from the cathe…

R 408.15735 Drill collars. Rule 5735. Safety clamps used on a drill collar, flush-joint pipe, or similar equipment to prevent the collar, pipe, or equipment from falling in the well when not held by the elevators shall be removed from such equipment before hoisting continues. His…

R 408.15736 Weight indicators. Rule 5736. (1) A weight indicator shall be installed and used on all operating drilling and well servicing rigs. It shall be so constructed, installed, and maintained so as to register an indication of plus 5% at maximum hook loading of the suspende…

R 408.15737 Drilling fluid tanks. Rule 5737. (1) A pit or tank used to circulate flammable materials shall be located not less than 100 feet from the well. Equivalent safety measures shall be taken where terrain and location conditions do not permit maintaining such distance. (2)…

R 408.15738 Pipe racks. Rule 5738. (1) Pipe shall be handled at the ends during manual pipe loading and unloading operations and during transfer between pipe racks. (2) An employee shall not go between the pipe rack and a pipe truck or trailer during loading, unloading, or transf…

R 408.15739 Pressure equipment. Rule 5739. (1) A relief valve discharge shall be located and anchored so as to prevent a hazardous condition due to sudden discharge or piping movement. (2) In normal operation, pumps, piping, hoses, valves, and other fittings shall not be operated…

R 408.15740 Rotary tables and tongs. Rule 5740. (1) The operator shall not engage the rotary clutch until the rotary table is clear of all employees and materials. (2) Rotary table power shall not be used to accomplish initial breakout of tool joint, but may be used for spinning …

R 408.15741 Special services generally. Rule 5741. (1) The supervisor of the special service shall hold a pre-job meeting with each crew to review responsibilities for the operation to be performed. (2) Welding shall not be performed in the immediate wellhead area during wire lin…

R 408.15742 Special services equipment; tanks, pump units, and communications. Rule 5742. (1) A service unit engine shall be equipped with an emergency shutdown device, the control of which shall be located at the operator's console. (2) A tank for flammable material shall be set…

R 408.15743 Treating and cementing discharge lines. Rule 5743. (1) Before initiating well servicing operations, the well shall be checked for pressure and proper steps shall be taken to remove the pressure or to ensure safe operation under pressure. (2) A treating or cementing di…

R 408.15744 Lubricator operations. Rule 5744. (1) The provisions of this subrule apply when downhole tools are being run on a wire line in a well and a lubricator is used to allow removal of the tools under pressure. (2) A lubricator, including the swages and unions, shall be vis…

R 408.15745 Wire rope. Rule 5745. (1) Wire rope used on a gin pole truck shall be replaced if the monthly inspection shows any of the following conditions: (a) In any length of 8 diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10% of the total number of wires. (b) The…

R 408.15751 Wireline service generally. Rule 5751. (1) Wireline wipers shall be secured to prevent displacement. (2) Oil savers shall be adjusted only by remote control while the wireline is in motion. (3) Except for an employee of the wireline service company, an employee shall …

R 408.15752 Placement and handling of wireline service units. Rule 5752. (1) If a fracturing or hot oil unit is on the location, the wireline unit shall be located as far away from either unit as is practicable. The unit shall be located so that a means of emergency egress is ava…

R 408.15753 Gin poles and rope falls. Rule 5753. (1) A gin pole shall be properly attached to the wellhead or Christmas tree with a chain and ratchet load binder in a manner that prevents movement when the load is being handled. A chain and ratchet binder used to attach the gin p…

R 408.15754 Wellheads, wellhead connections, and adapters. Rule 5754. (1) Except under emergency conditions and with due regard for potential hazard, wire line operations equipment shall not be rigged up on any wellhead if the surface pressure exceeds or is expected to exceed the…

R 408.15756 Wire line operations. Rule 5756. (1) When handling a wire line that recoils when extended, the loose end shall not be left unsecured. (2) If slack line occurs while tools are in the hole, the wire line shall be clamped off at the wellhead before working with the loose…

R 408.15757 Perforating. Rule 5757. (1) Devices containing an explosive, such as a perforating gun or sand line cutter, shall be handled only by qualified employees. (2) Electrical grounding between the wellhead, service unit, and rig structure shall be made before operating a to…

R 408.15761 Stripping and snubbing. Rule 5761. (1) Stripping a well shall be performed under close surveillance by a responsible supervisor. (2) An emergency escape system shall be provided and available for employees working atop hydraulic snubbing equipment. (3) Before commenci…

R 408.15762 Drill stem testing generally. Rule 5762. (1) The supervisor in charge shall hold a crew meeting before going in the hole for a drill stem test. (2) Measures shall be taken to exclude unauthorized employees from the area before and during drill stem testing operations.…

R 408.15764 Acidizing, fracturing, cementing, and hot oil operations. Rule 5764. (1) During acidizing, fracturing, cementing, and hot oil operations, all lines connected from the pumping equipment to the Christmas tree or wellhead Page 28 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules…

R 408.15768 Procedures for air, gas, and mist drilling operations. Rule 5768. (1) Subrules (2) to (16) of this rule apply only to air, gas, or mist drilling operations. (2) The stripper rubber in the circulating head shall be inspected by a qualified employee at least once each t…

R 408.15770 Procedures for freezing, valve drilling, and pipe hot tapping operations. Rule 5770. (1) A freezing, valve drilling, or pipe tapping operation shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified person. (2) The rated working pressure of all equipment used on valve dr…

R 408.15771 Freezing operations. Rule 5771. (1) A frozen plug shall be allowed to set a minimum of 1 hour per inch of pipe diameter being frozen. (2) When possible, a frozen plug shall be pressure-tested from above for a minimum of 5 minutes to a pressure which is more than the k…

R 408.15801 Scope. Rule 5801. (1) This standard applies to the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of aerial work platforms with either manual or powered mobility. These rules do not apply to construction operations as defined by 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1001 to MCL …

R 408.15802 Equipment covered. Rule 5802. These rules apply to equipment that has a primary function of elevating personnel, together with their tools and necessary materials, on a platform, which is mechanically positioned. The units covered are described by the following Americ…

R 408.15803 Definitions; A to I. Rule 5803. (1) "Aerial device" or "aerial work platform" means an entire device that is designed and manufactured to raise personnel to an elevated work position on a platform supported by scissors, masts, or booms; or any vehicle-mounted device, …

R 408.15804 Definitions M to Q. Rule 5804. (1) "Mechanically positioned" means that the elevating assembly, whether a mechanical, cable or chain, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or other powered mechanism, is used to raise or lower the platform. (2) "Mobile unit" means a combinati…

R 408.15805 Definitions; S to Y. Rule 5805. (1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the braking strength of a piece of material or object to maximum designed load or stress applied when in use. (2) “Travel restraint system” means a combination of an anchorage, anchorage connector,…

R 408.15810 Adopted standards. Rule 5810. (1) The standards specified in this rule, are adopted by reference. (2) The following ANSI standards are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone Page 4 Courtesy of Mic…

R 408.15815 Training; permits. Rule 5815. (1) An employer shall provide each employee who will operate the aerial work platform with instruction and training regarding the equipment before a permit is issued or reissued. Such instruction and training shall include the following: …

R 408.15821 Construction, modification, and remounting. Rule 5821. (1) Aerial work platforms modified, remounted, designed, constructed, and tested after December 28, 1974, but before the effective date of this rule, shall be in compliance with the requirements of the following a…

R 408.15825 Controls. Rule 5825. (1) All of the following information shall be clearly marked in a permanent manner on each aerial work platform: (a) Special workings, cautions, or restrictions necessary for operation. (b) Rated work load. (c) A clear statement if the aerial work…

R 408.15831 Insulated aerial device testing. Rule 5831. If the aerial work platform is rated and used as an insulated aerial device, an employer shall test the electrical insulating components for compliance with the rating of the aerial work platform in accordance with ANSI stan…

R 408.15833 Vehicles; traffic control. Rule 5833. (1) Before moving a vehicle supporting an aerial ladder for highway travel, employees shall secure ladders in the lower position, and shall use the manually operated device at the base of the ladder, or other effective means to pr…