Mich. Admin. Code 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) A fixed drilling
fluid gun used for jetting shall be pinned or hobbled when in use and
unattended.
(3) When it is
necessary for an employee to enter a drilling fluid tank, the requirements of
R
408.15725, if applicable, and the rules contained in
general industry safety standard, Part 90. Confined Space Entry, being
R
408.19001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code,
shall be followed.
(4) An electric
motor-driven blower used for ventilation shall be of an appropriate electrical
classification for the area in which the blower is located.
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