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Subchapter 14. Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production
Article 31. Handling Heavy Tools at Drilling Wells

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§6607. Handling Heavy Tools at Drilling Wells.

(a) At drilling wells provisions shall be made for the safe handling of heavy tools between transporting vehicle and the derrick or mast floor or storage platform.

The term "heavy tools" shall mean such tools as bits, reamers, fishing tools, elevators, spiders, and tools for testing formation or casing.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New Note filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).

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