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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 053 - Workforce Services, Department ofSubagency 0011 - OSHA - Oil & Gas Well Drilling
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., should not be worn. This is not intended to include wristwatches 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. Beards and sideburns of employees shall be kept in such condition and of such length so as not to interfere with the proper and efficient use of gas masks, air masks, or other safety apparel or equipment.

(e) Where these rules and regulations prescribe the use of full body harnesses:

  • (i) An approved full body harness, provided by the employer, suitable for the particular job or hazard exposure shall be worn, and shall be attached by means of a personal fall arrest system to a suitable anchor and adjusted to allow a minimum 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, full body harness, etc., shall be inspected prior to each use and shall be repaired or replaced if found to be defective.

(f) Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) shall be worn by all employees on the drilling site location within the radius of the rig anchors or within seventy five (75) feet of the well bore, whichever is greater, once the well has been drilled below surface casing and until the well is shut in for demobilization, with the exception of self-contained areas (such as truck cabs and field offices) and allowing for the employees to change into or out of the FRC garments.

  • (i) Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) for employees shall meet the requirements and specifications of NFPA 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire, Current Edition, and NFPA 2113 Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire, Current Edition.
  • (ii) A sign shall be conspicuously displayed at the beginning of all entrances to the well locations stating "Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) is required to be worn".

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

053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-4