(1)Fracturing operations at a well shall be carried out under the direct personal supervision of an official authorised for the purpose.(2)Prior to the fracturing operations, discharge pipeline up to the last valve on the wellhead shall be tested to a pressure ten per cent higher than the expected fracturing pressure.(3)A non-return valve shall be installed in each discharge line as close to the wellhead as practicable.(4)All discharge and bleed-off lines shall be securely anchored and the bleed off lines shall discharge into open tanks with proper precautions.(5)The official shall ensure that in the vicinity of the well -(a)no person other than those required for fracturing operation remains;(b)no naked light or other source of ignition is permitted;(c)all electrical equipment is de-energised; and(d)adequate fire-fighting equipment is made available for immediate use.(6)The pumping units shall be located cross wind at safe distance from the wellhead.(7)All high pressure pipes shall be anchored and secured.
