(1)The manager of the mine shall ensure that dead leaves or dry vegetation is not allowed to accumulate or remain, and any combustible material other than that required for use within a period of twenty-four hours is not stored, within a distance of fifteen metre from any oil well or fuel tank storage area.(2)Where an internal combustion engine is located within thirty metre of any well, separator or storage tank -(a)its exhaust pipe shall be insulated or sufficiently cooled and the end of the exhaust pipe shall be directed away from the well head; and(b)its exhaust manifold shall be shielded to prevent its contact with liquid or gas which might otherwise fall on it.(3)The manager of the mine shall-(a)provide with an air intake shut-off valve with readily accessible remote control arrangement where a diesel engine is located within thirty metre of a well;(b)provide with water bath treater, heater treater and flare line, a suitable device for remote ignition of burners; and(c)ensure to effectively earth all plant, machinery and derricks for dissipation of any static electric charge.
