does a drill rig require a annual structural inspection BC

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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (cont.) ## Inspection and repair (cont.) B.C. Reg. 296/97 WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT # OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION Part 23 - Oil and Gas (c) Recommended Practice 3.0, for Service Rigs, Inspection and Certification of Masts, January 1, 1994; (d) Recommended Practice 4.0, for Service Rigs, Overhead Equipment Inspection and Certification, January 1, 1994; (e) Recommended Practice 1.0A, Addendum for Drilling Rigs, Substructure Inspection and Certification, September 12, 1995. (2) Inspections and repairs must be recorded in a Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors log book or equivalent log acceptable to the Board. (3) The log must be available on site for review by an officer. [am. B.C. Reg. 312/2003, App. A, S. 5.] ## Rig moves - 23.33 (1) The raising and lowering of a derrick must be done under the direct supervision of the rig manager or other qualified person. (2) When hoisting a mast section, rigging must be attached to designated lifting points only. (3) Lifting points must be clearly marked on each mast section of the derrick. ## List of weights 23.34 A master list of the weight of rig components must be kept on site. ## Prohibited work areas 23.35 Except for the operator at the controls, workers are prohibited from being on, in or beneath a derrick being raised, lowered or telescoped. ## SCBA 23.36 On each drilling and service rig there must be a minimum of 4 self-contained breathing apparatus in good working order, 2 together in each of 2 separate opposite locations, so that 2 apparatus are always accessible regardless of wind direction. ## Blowout preventers - 23.37 (1) When installing a blowout preventer (a) the preventer must be effectively restrained while it is being aligned, and (b) workers are prohibited from being located where they may be injured if the preventer swings or drops. (2) When removing a blowout preventer, 2 opposing anchor lines must re…

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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (cont.) ## Gauging (cont.) WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION B.C. Reg. 296/97 Part 23 - Oil and Gas Liquefied gas used for purging or gauging operations or well stimulation 23.26.1 The employer must ensure that workers are protected from hazards that may be caused by the release of liquefied gas being used for purging or gauging operations or well stimulation. [en. B.C. Reg. 142/2017, S. 3.] ## Geophysical Operations ## Power line and upset hazards - 23.27 The drill mast must be lowered if equipment is being moved and there is a danger of (a) the mast contacting power lines or other overhead obstructions, or (b) the unit losing stability. ## Seismic drills - 23.28 (1) A seismic drill must have an emergency engine stopping device which is clearly identified, within reach of the drill operator at the drilling position, and tested daily. (2) Two workers must be present on the same shot hole while drilling. ## Communications on vehicles 23.29 If a worker rides on a seismic line truck to perform work, there must be an effective means of communication between the driver and the worker. - 23.30 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 258/2008, App. G, S. 4.] ## Drilling and Servicing Rigs ## Size of work area 23.31 The owner must ensure that the work area is sized, constructed and laid out so that (a) all the required equipment may be safely moved and operated, and (b) emergency response activities may be carried out. (c) Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 312/2003, App. C, S. 8 (c).] [am. B.C. Reg. 312/2003, App. C, S. 8.] ## Inspection and repair - 23.32 (1) Each drilling and service rig must be inspected and repaired in accordance with the following applicable standards published by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors: (a) Recommended Practice 1.0, for Drilling Rigs, Mast Inspection and Certifi- cation, January 1, 1994; (b) Recommended Practice 2.0, for Drilling Rigs, Overh…