Rigging Up

Rigging Up

Definition(s)

Rigging up

The on-site erection and connection of the components in preparation for drilling or well servicing operations. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Rigging up

“Rigging up” means the on-site erection and connection of the rig components in preparation for drilling or well servicing operations. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations  
Rated Working Pressure

Rated Working Pressure

Definition(s)

Rated Working Pressure

Maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control on surface. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Rated Working Pressure

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Working pressure is not to be confused with test pressure. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Rated Working Pressure

Maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth Edition, October 2010 (Addendum November 2012). Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards Source:API SPECIFICATION 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment, Sixth Edition, December 2015. Global Standards  

Rated working pressure (RWP)

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain or control.
  • NOTE 1: Indicative of wellbore wetted rated components or systems.
  • NOTE 2: Rated working pressure should not be confused with test pressure.
Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards  

Rated working pressure

Maximum internal or external pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control.
  • NOTE: The rated working pressure should be defined in terms of applicable loading and environmental conditions.
Source: API TR 1PER15K-1, Protocol for Verification and Validation of High-pressure High-temperature Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards  

Rated working pressure <water mist nozzles>

maximum service pressure at which a hydraulic device is intended to operate. Source: Resolution A.800(19), Revised Guidelines for Approval of Sprinkler Systems Equivalent to that Referred to in SOLAS Regulation 11-2/12, 23 November 1995, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance  

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Working pressure is not to be confused with test pressure. Source API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain or control under normal operating conditions. Source: API SPEC 16D, Specification for Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2004. Global Standards  

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control. For an RCD, there is no designated rated working pressure since the maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control depends on the operation: dynamic—pipe rotating, stripping—pipe reciprocating or tripped but not rotating and static—no pipe movement. Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Rabbit

Rabbit

Definition(s)

Rabbit

An instrument or device that is dropped, pulled, or pushed through a section of pipe to ensure that it is free of obstruction. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  
Pole Mast

Pole Mast

Definition(s)

Pole mast

Structure consisting of one or more tubular sections, telescoping or not telescoping, that are the load-bearing members. The structure, when erected to working position, usually requires guylines. It may be attached to a carrier, skid base, or substructure. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Pole mast

“Pole mast” means a structure which consists of 1 or more tubular sections, either telescoping or nontelescoping and which is a load-bearing member. The structure, when erected to working position, usually requires guylines. It may be attached to a carrier, skid base, or substructure. It is used in place of a derrick. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations  
PFAS

PFAS

Definition(s)

Personal fall arrest system (PFAS)

A system designed to provide protection to a person from falls. The PFAS should consist of an anchorage, connector and a synthetic webbing full body harness which may include a lanyard and a deceleration device. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards    
Personal Fall Arrest System

Personal Fall Arrest System

Definition(s)

Personal fall arrest system (PFAS)

A system designed to provide protection to a person from falls. The PFAS should consist of an anchorage, connector and a synthetic webbing full body harness which may include a lanyard and a deceleration device. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Personal fall arrest system

“Personal fall arrest system” means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a full body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these. Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations  
Perforating

Perforating

Definition(s)

Perforating

Making holes in pipe, cement, or formation at desired depths usually performed with an explosive device utilizing bullets or shaped charges. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Perforating

“Perforating” means the act of making holes in pipe, cement, or formation at desired depths. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations  
Open Hole

Open Hole

Definition(s)

Open hole

Uncased part of the wellbore. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Open hole

“Open hole” means the uncased part of the welbore. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)].  Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations  

Open hole

“Open hole” means that portion of a well bore or lateral that is:
  1. not cased, or
  2. cased, but the casing is not cemented in place, and is not otherwise isolated from the formation.
Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
Mud Box

Mud Box

Definition(s)

Mud bucket (mud box)

Device used to enclose pipe connections to deflect fluid released when a joint or stand of pipe containing liquid (wet string) is unscrewed. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Mud Box 

“Mud box” means a device used to wrap around pipe connections to deflect fluid released when a joint or pipe stand containing liquid is unscrewed. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations
Mud Bucket

Mud Bucket

Definition(s)

Mud bucket (mud box)

Device used to enclose pipe connections to deflect fluid released when a joint or stand of pipe containing liquid (wet string) is unscrewed. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Monkey Board

Monkey Board

Definition(s)

Monkey board

Platform on which the derrickman works during the time a trip is being made. Also referred to as the tubing board or racking board on well servicing rigs. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Lubricator

Lubricator

Definition(s)

Lubricator

A fabricated length of tubular pipe equipped with a packoff and bleed valve that is installed to provide access while working on a well under pressure with wireline or other tools and equipment. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Lubricator

A device mounted on the wellhead used to introduce tool strings, chemicals, instruments and perforating guns into a well under pressure. Source: API RP 67, Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, May 2007. Global Standards  

Lubricator

“Lubricator” sometimes called a bottle, means a special length of casing or tubing placed temporarily above a valve on the top of the casing or tubing head used to run tools or substances into a producing well without having to kill it. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations    
Guarded

Guarded

Definition(s)

Guarded

Covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed, or otherwise protected by means of suitable covers or casings, barrier rails, or screens to eliminate the possibility of accidental contact with or dangerous approach by persons, animals, or objects. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Guarded

Shielded, fenced, enclosed or otherwise protected to prevent injury to employees. Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations  

Guarded

"Guarded" means covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed, or otherwise protected by means of suitable covers or casings, barrier rails, safety bars, or screens, to eliminate the possibility of accidental contact with, or dangerous approach by, persons or objects. Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations  
Lockout/tagout

Lockout/tagout

Definition(s)

Lockout/Tagout

A safety procedure used to ensure that piping is properly isolated and cannot be energized or put back in service prior to the completion of inspection, maintenance, or servicing work.

Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Lockout/Tagout

Use of either a lockout or tagout procedure conforming to OSHA 1910.147. API RP 2201, Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Fifth Edition, July 2003 (Reaffirmed October 2010), Global Standards

Lockout/Tagout

A process to specify that equipment is out of service until locks and/or tags are removed by the authorized person. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Lockout/Tagout

A procedure to control hazardous energy. Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards
Wellsite

Wellsite

Definition(s)

Location

The point at which a well is to be drilled. Also referred to as “wellsite.” Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  
Location

Location

Definition(s)

Location

Throughout this recommended practice, reference is made to areas, spaces, and locations. These terms should be considered interchangeable terms designating a three-dimensional space. API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Third Edition, December 2012, Global Standards

Location

The point at which a well is to be drilled. Also referred to as “wellsite.” Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Location

A geographical site, area, country or region where an activity is taking place or an asset is situated. Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global Standards  

Location

Location means a block or blocks in relation to which a declaration under section 131 is in force. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation  

Location

Location: the route, depth and stability. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007).  Legislation
Load Guylines

Load Guylines

Definition(s)

Load Guylines

Stabilizing guylines that run from a point on the mast, derrick, or pole to a point at or near the base supporting the mast or pole or to ground anchors. (Sometimes  referred to as “internal guylines” when attached to the base.) Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Liner

Liner

Definition(s)

Liner

Continuous resin-rich coating on the inside surface of a pipe or fitting component, used to protect the laminate from chemical attack or to prevent leakage under stress.
  • Note: 1 to entry: The liner can also be used to provide enhanced abrasion and erosion resistance.
Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards  

Liner

“Liner” means a continuous, low-permeability layer constructed of natural or human-made materials that restricts the migration of liquid oil field wastes, gases or leachate. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  

Liner

"Liner" means a length of casing used downhole as an extension to a previously installed casing string to case the hole for further drilling operations and/or for producing operations. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. Regulations  

Liner

“Liner” means a string of casing set and cemented which does not extend to surface. Liners are anchored or suspended inside the previous casing string and may serve the purpose of intermediate or production casing strings. Source: Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:9, January 2012. Regulations  

Liner

A liner is a casing string that does not extend to the top of the well or to the wellhead. Liners are anchored or suspended from inside the previous casing string using a liner hanger. The liner can be fitted with special components so that it can be connected or tied back to the surface at a later time. Source: API STD 65 – Part 2, Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, December 2010. Global Standards  

Liner

Pipe that does not extend from the surface and is intended to line the walls of a drilled well. Source: API SPEC 11D1, Packers and Bridge Plugs, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2009. Global Standards  

Liner

See casing. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards

Liner

A string of casing which does not extend to the surface but is hung from inside the previous casing string and is cemented in place. The overlap of the liner could vary from 50 ft to 500 ft depending on the purpose of the liner. Production liners are set to the top of, or through, the completion interval. Drilling liners are set primarily to case off and isolate zones of lost circulation, highly overpressured zones, and sloughing shales, so drilling may proceed. Repair liners are used to isolate casing leaks and to repair damaged, worn, corroded, or deliberately perforated casing. A large number of wells are drilled without running liners. Source: API BULLETIN E3, Environmental Guidance Document: Well Abandonment and Inactive Well Practices for U.S. Exploration and Production Operations, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed June 2000). Global Standards
Lanyard

Lanyard

Definition(s)

Lanyard

A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline or anchorage. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Lanyard

A flexible line to secure a wearer of a safety belt or harness to a drop line, lifeline, or fixed anchorage. Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations
Upper Kelly Valve

Upper Kelly Valve

Definition(s)

Kelly swivel valve (kelly cock or upper kelly valve)

A valve located between the kelly swivel and the kelly, used for well control when the kelly is in the hole. It works like a check valve when engaged. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  
Kelly Cock

Kelly Cock

Definition(s)

Kelly Swivel Valve (Kelly Cock or Upper Kelly Valve)

A valve located between the kelly swivel and the kelly, used for well control when the kelly is in the hole. It works like a check valve when engaged. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Kelly Cock

A valve immediately above the kelly that can be closed to confine pressures inside the drill string. Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards  

Kelly Cock (Kelly Valve)

Valves installed immediately above and below the kelly that can be closed to confine pressures inside the drill string. Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards  

Kelly Cock

Valve installed between the swivel and the Kelly to prevent high-pressure backflow. Closing the valve keeps pressure off the swivel and rotary hose. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards  

Kelly Cock

A valve installed at one or both ends of the kelly that can be used to confine pressure inside the drill string. Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations
Kelly Swivel Valve

Kelly Swivel Valve

Definition(s)

Kelly swivel valve (kelly cock or upper kelly valve)

A valve located between the kelly swivel and the kelly, used for well control when the kelly is in the hole. It works like a check valve when engaged. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic Fracturing

Definition(s)

Hydraulic Fracturing

The act of pumping fluid(s) into a wellbore and into a specific formation to induce fractures. The fluid usually carries some type of proppant material, such as sand, to keep the fracture open after pumping ceases. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Hydraulic Fracturing

Injecting fracturing fluids into the target formation at a force exceeding the parting pressure of the rock, thus inducing fractures through which oil or natural gas can flow to the wellbore. Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards  

Hydraulic Fracturing

“Hydraulic fracturing” means the act of pumping fluids into a wellbore and into a specific formation to induce fractures. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations
Pipe Tapping

Pipe Tapping

Definition(s)

Hot Tapping (Pipe Tapping)

The act of drilling a hole through the wall of pipe that is under pressure. A special saddle is used to attach a valve and lubricator to the pipe. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Hot Tapping (Pipe Tapping)

The process of drilling a hole through the wall of pipe that is under pressure. A special saddle is used to attach a valve and lubricator to the pipe. Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Hot Tapping (Pipe Tapping)

“Pipe tapping,” sometimes called hot tapping, means the act of drilling a hole in the side of pipe that is under pressure. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations  
Hot Tapping

Hot Tapping

Definition(s)

Hot tapping (pipe tapping)

The technique of attaching a mechanical or welded branch fitting to piping or equipment in service, and creating an opening in that piping or equipment by drilling or cutting a portion of the piping or equipment within the attached fitting. API RP 2201, Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Fifth Edition, July 2003 (Reaffirmed October 2010), Global Standards

Hot tapping (pipe tapping)

The act of drilling a hole through the wall of pipe that is under pressure. A special saddle is used to attach a valve and lubricator to the pipe. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Hot tapping (pipe tapping)

The process of drilling a hole through the wall of pipe that is under pressure. A special saddle is used to attach a valve and lubricator to the pipe. Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards
Hot Oil Treatment

Hot Oil Treatment

Definition(s)

Hot oil treatment

The act of heating oil and pumping it into the piping, tubing, casing, or formation to remove paraffin and asphaltines. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Hot oil treatment

The process of heating oil and pumping it into piping, tubing, casing, or a formation to remove paraffin. Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards
Hazardous Substance

Hazardous Substance

Definition(s)

Hazardous Substance

Any substance that, by reason of being explosive, flammable, toxic, corrosive, oxidizing, imitating, or otherwise harmful, has the potential to cause injury, illness, or death. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Hazardous Substance

A chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it. Note: OSH (NL) 1.1; OSH (NS) Element 1, Part 1, Section 1.1. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Hazardous Substance

“Hazardous substance” means a controlled product and a chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations  

Hazardous Substance

Hazardous substance means a substance:
  1. that is described in the List of Designated Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:10005(1999)] published by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, as existing from time to time; or
  2. that has been determined, in writing, to be a hazardous substance by its manufacturer in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] published by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, as existing from time to time; or
  3. that is mentioned in Part 3 of Schedule 3.2.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Select Legislative Instrument 2009 No. 382 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. Regulations  

Hazardous substance

One which is likely to cause injury by reason of being explosive, flammable, extremely flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritant, or otherwise harmful. Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations  

Hazardous substance

"Hazardous Substance" means a substance which, by reason of being explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful, is likely to cause occupational death, injury or illness. Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations  

Hazardous substance

A substance which by virtue of its chemical, physical, biological or toxicological properties constitutes a hazard. Source: Approved Code of Practice for Managing Hazards to Prevent Major Industrial Accidents, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Department of Labour, New Zealand, July 1994. Regulatory Guidance
Guyline Anchors

Guyline Anchors

Definition(s)

Guyline anchors

The ground components of the guyline system to which the wire rope(s) is attached. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Guyline

Guyline

Definition(s)

Guyline

Wire rope(s) that is attached to elevated structures, such as derricks or mast, and ground anchors for stability. See API Recommended Practices 4A, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, and 9B. Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Flammable Liquid

Flammable Liquid

Definition(s)

Flammable Liquid (Class MIII, and Class IC liquids)

A liquid having a flash point below l00°F (37.8°C) and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 lb per sq. in. absolute (276 kilopascals) at l00°F (37.8°C). Flammable (Class 1) liquids are subdivided into Classes IA, IB, and IC. (See NFPA 30.) Source: API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Fixed Open-type Offshore Production Platforms: Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, April 2007. Global Standards

Flammable liquid

Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 °F (373 °C). Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards  

Flammable Liquid

Liquid capable of producing a flammable vapour under any foreseeable operating conditions. Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards  

Flammable Liquid

A liquid having a flash point below 100oF., (37.8oC) and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 lb. per sq. in. (absolute) (176 kPa) at 100oF (37.8oC) and shall be known as Class I liquid. Class I Liquids shall be subdivided as follows: Class IA shall include those having flash points below 73oF., (22.8oC.) and having a boiling point below 100oF., (37.8oC.). Class IB shall include those having flash points below 73oF., (22.8oC.) and having a boiling point at or above 100oF., (37.8oC.). Class IC shall include those having flash points at or above 73oF., (22.8oC.) and below 100oF., (37.8oC.). Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations  

Flammable Liquid

"Flammable liquid" means any liquid having a flashpoint below 100°F. (37.8°C.), except any mixture having components with flash-points of 100°F. ( 37.8°C) or higher, the total of which make up ninety-nine (99) percent or more of the total volume of the mixture. Flammable liquids shall be known as Class I liquids. Class I liquids are divided into three classes as follows:
  1. Class IA shall include liquids having flashpoints below 73°F. (22.8°C.) and having a boiling point below 100°F. (37.8°C.). Example: LPG.
  2. Class IB shall include liquids having flashpoints below 73°F. (22.8°C.) and having a boiling point at or above 100°F. (37.8°C.) Example: Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone.
  3. Class IC shall include liquids having flashpoints at or above 73°F. (22.8°C.) and below 100°F. (37.8°C.). Example: Turpentine.6
Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations