Wyo. Code R. 053-0031-5
OSHA - Wyoming Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing, Special Servicing, Completion and Plugging, and Abandoning of Wells
Chapter 5: First Aid and Emergency Actions
Effective Date: 11/07/2025 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0031.5.11072025
First Aid and Emergency Actions
(a) The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1926.50(a) through 1926.50(g) of Subpart D, Medical Services and First Aid as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10622.
(b) The employer shall have a sufficient number of employees who are trained as first aid providers available on-site during every work shift. The employer shall determine the number of first aid providers based on the size and location of the site, the number of employees, the potential injuries and the site's proximity to hospitals, clinics and rescue personnel.
(c) First aid providers shall be trained to render first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
(d) The employer shall ensure that each first aid provider maintains current first aid and CPR certifications, such as those issued by the Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent organization.
(a) The employer shall provide, maintain and make readily available adequate first aid supplies for complex and/or high-risk work environments as prescribed in the most current ANSI Z308.1 (2021) Minimum Requirements for Workplace First-aid Kits, on location. The kit(s) shall contain appropriate materials as required by the ANSI standard for the maximum number of employees expected to be on location at any time and the following:
(i) Two (2) adjustable medical splints: one (1) arm, one (1) leg; (ii) Two (2) all wool blankets or blankets equal in strength and fire resistance; and (iii) One (1) stretcher.
(b) The employer shall provide suitable facilities for the quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials. The employer shall follow ANSI Z358.1 (2014) American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment (R2020) regarding the installation and operation of emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
(a) When any work location is suspected of having or has the potential to have a hazardous atmosphere not covered elsewhere in these regulations, such as Permit Required Confined Space or Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), it shall be treated as Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). The employer shall assess the area to determine the best way to mitigate the hazard through feasible engineering controls. When engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted, the employer shall provide appropriate respiratory protection pursuant to 29 CFR § 1910.134(a) through 1910.134(o) of Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment, as it relates to respiratory protection as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9777.
(b) Atmosphere monitoring/testing equipment shall be available as needed, and used/maintained by a qualified person per the manufactures' recommendations/specifications.
(a) The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1910.157 (c) through 1910.157(g)(4) of Subpart L, Fire Protection as it applies to portable fire extinguishers as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9809.
(b) The employer shall develop a fire protection program to follow throughout all operation phases and provide firefighting equipment, including fire extinguishers of appropriate types, in sufficient quantities to address all potential fires. Firefighting equipment shall be located in all areas where fire hazards are or may be present.
(a) Emergency Action Plan
(i) The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1926.35(a) through 1926.35(e)(3) of Subpart C, General Safety and Health Provisions as it was in effect on June 19, 2018 and adopted by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.35 as it applies to Employee emergency action plans.
(b) Auxiliary Escape
(i) Prior to personnel working on elevated fixed platforms in or on the derrick or mast, an auxiliary means of escape shall be installed. The auxiliary escape route shall use a securely anchored and specially rigged escape line attached to the derrick or mast that provides a convenient and readily available means of escape from elevated fixed platforms in case of emergency.
(ii) All equipment intended for use in escape shall be engineered for that purpose.
(iii) The emergency control descent device shall be installed and used per the manufacturer's specifications.
(iv) Escape equipment shall only be used during an emergency, maintenance or training purposes and not for other purposes.
(v) Auxiliary escape equipment shall be designed to carry the employee away from the derrick and permit a safe landing.
(vi) Escape equipment shall be inspected by a qualified person before use and periodically throughout the lifetime of the product as per the manufacturer's specifications.
(vii) Each employee assigned to work from the derrick board shall be provided with an escape line and trained on its use.
(viii) The emergency escape route shall be kept clear of obstructions.