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Section Title: No. 46 Electrical Wiring, Equipment, PCR and Auxiliary Power
Document Owner: Gen. Supervisor-DOE&CD
Review Interval: 48 Months
An electrical grounding drawing shall be developed per rig/rigless ops and maintained updated. The
drawing shall be available at rig/rigless operations site for audit purposes.
A. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) shall be utilized on all electrical powered equipment used
inside a confined space regardless of the electrical classification of the space.
B. Electrical outlets on welding machines shall be rated for 125 volts maximum and be equipped with
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
C. If welding machines are equipped with 220 volt electrical outlets, these outlets shall be disabled.
D. Ground-fault circuit interrupters or ground-fault isolation systems shall be used for portable
electrical tools, temporary wiring, and confined space entry activities and in potentially wet or
damp areas.
2. All diesel engines used to generate electrical or mechanical power on a rig shall be equipped with spark
arresting devices or water sprays. The exhaust stacks shall be directed so that hot exhaust gases and
noise will not endanger nearby personnel.