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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 053 - Workforce Services, Department ofSubagency 0012 - OSHA - Oil & Gas Well Special Servicing
Chapter 4 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Section 4-4 - General

053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-4

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 4-4 - General

(a) Unreasonably loose, poorly fitted or torn clothing shall not be worn.

(b) Clothing which has been saturated with flammable or toxic substances shall be immediately removed, and the affected skin area thoroughly washed.

(c) Hazardous jewelry, such as finger rings, chain bracelets, etc., except for ring-type radiation badges, should not be worn. This is not intended to include wrist watches equipped with bands which will easily break.

(d) Hair of such length that it may become entangled in moving or rotating machinery shall be contained in a suitable manner. Hair, beards and sideburns of employees shall be kept in such condition and of such length so as not to interfere with a person's vision or the proper and effective seal of gas masks or air masks, and the proper use of other safety apparel or equipment, if such equipment is required to be used.

(e) Where special circumstances warrant, or where these rules and regulations prescribe the use of body harnesses:

  • (i) An approved body harness, provided by the employer, suitable for the particular job or hazard exposure, shall be worn and attached by means of a personal fall arrest system to a suitable anchor and adjusted to allow a minimum of drop, in no case greater than six (6) feet.
  • (ii) A separate life line shall be provided for each employee exposed to the particular job or hazard.
  • (iii) Personal fall arrest system components, ie., anchorage, connectors, body harness, etc., shall be inspected prior to each use and shall be repaired or replaced when found to be defective.
  • (iv) Every person, when engaged in work at six (6) feet or more above the derrick floor or other working surfaces, shall wear a body harness with an attached safety line secured to a suitable anchor, or be supported from the tugger line by a body harness. The tugger line shall not be free wheeling.

(f) Special protective wearing apparel shall be provided and worn as deemed necessary because of unusually hazardous situations not normal to the job.

053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-4