Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018
sec.38Manufacturer’s instructions for well completion equipment
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sec.38 Manufacturer’s instructions for well completion equipment
The manufacturer of well completion equipment must— prepare instructions about the installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the equipment that comply with subsections (2) to (4) ; and ensure the instructions accompany the equipment when it is supplied to the operator of an operating plant. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The information about each activity mentioned in subsection (1) (a) must be sufficient to ensure a person has the information necessary to carry out the activity correctly and use the equipment safely. Without limiting subsection (2) , the instructions must state a physical method for identifying the position of the tie down bolts for the production tubing hanger relative to the fully secured position of the bolts. painting the engaged part of the tie down bolt The instructions relating to the use of the equipment must prominently state— any restrictions on the use of the equipment imposed by the manufacturer; and any special precautions that should be taken to ensure the equipment is used safely. (sec.38-ssec.1) The manufacturer of well completion equipment must— prepare instructions about the installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the equipment that comply with subsections (2) to (4) ; and ensure the instructions accompany the equipment when it is supplied to the operator of an operating plant. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.38-ssec.2) The information about each activity mentioned in subsection (1) (a) must be sufficient to ensure a person has the information necessary to carry out the activity correctly and use the equipment safely. (sec.38-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the instructions must state a physical method for identifying the position of the tie down bolts for the production tubing hanger relative to the fully secured position of the bolts. painting the engaged part of the tie down bolt (sec.38-ssec.4) The instructions relating to the use of the equipment must prominently state— any restrictions on the use of the equipment imposed by the manufacturer; and any special precautions that should be taken to ensure the equipment is used safely.
- (a) prepare instructions about the installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the equipment that comply with subsections (2) to (4) ; and
- (b) ensure the instructions accompany the equipment when it is supplied to the operator of an operating plant.
- (a) any restrictions on the use of the equipment imposed by the manufacturer; and
- (b) any special precautions that should be taken to ensure the equipment is used safely.