[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 43, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 43CFR3162.5-3] [Page 425] TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 3160--ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 3162--Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators Sec. 3162.5-3 Safety precautions. The operator shall perform operations and maintain equipment in a safe and workmanlike manner. The operator shall take all precautions necessary to provide adequate protection for the health and safety of life and the protection of property. Compliance with health and safety requirements prescribed by the authorized officer shall not relieve the operator of the responsibility for compliance with other pertinent health and safety requirements under applicable laws or regulations. [47 FR 47765, Oct. 27, 1982. Redesignated and amended at 48 FR 36583- 36586, Aug. 12, 1983, further amended at 53 FR 17363, May 16, 1988]