Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 57 - OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.15733 - Draw works

(1) A visual inspection of the draw works and its working parts shall be made at least once each day.

(2) The equipment operator shall not leave the draw works brake without tying the brake down or securing it with a catch lock, unless the draw works is equipped with an automatic feed control.

(3) An emergency shutdown switch for a draw works engine or motor shall be located at the draw works drum control console.

(4) A draw works used for well drilling shall be equipped with a device which actuates an emergency stop of the drum and engages the brake when the maximum wraps on the drum have been reached or shall be equipped with a crown safety device which achieves equal or better protection. Either device shall be tested at rigup and at least once each week thereafter when in use or when the hoisting line system is changed.

(5) Tension shall be applied by a catline tugger or other means when running the initial wraps on the draw works.