Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.21
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 480-3-4-.21 - Drilling(1) Wet Drilling (a) All drilling should be done wet including the collaring of drill holes.(2) Hoses (a) Air lines and hoses shall not be disconnected from drills while under pressure.(b) When drilling boulders, they shall be carefully examined to determine whether or not they contain "bootlegs" or "guns" and drilling shall not be started in such holes nor shall any boulder be drilled if it contains a "bootleg" or "gun" until examination, and, if necessary, washing out with water or cleaning out with wooden stick has shown that the hole contains no explosives.(3) Oil and Grease (a) Oil, grease and inflammable material used in the operation of well or churn drills shall not be stored or left near electrical wires or connections, and the working space around the collar of the hole shall be kept as free of excess material and tools as conditions permit.(b) Fuel oils or other flammable oils or grease shall not be burned in open containers or thaw airlines or for personal warmth.(4) Storage of Flammable Materials and Oils (a) Oils or other flammable materials stored in open pits shall be maintained in a manner to create minimum hazard. Permanent tanks shall be diked or located whereby spillage or leakage shall drain away from workmen and equipment in case of fire. All permanent tanks containing flammable material shall be vented, grounded and equipped with flash screens. Under no circumstances shall oxygen or flammable gas be stored in proximity to petroleum products.(5) Tongs (a) Where electrically operated churn or well drills are used, each rig shall be provided with two pairs of suitable cable tongs which shall be maintained in good condition and used whenever it is necessary to handle power cables. Author: Department of Industrial Relations
Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.21
Prior to October 1, 1982, this regulation was designated as General Rule 21.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-2(3).