Rostechnadzor Order No. 158 dated 20.04.2015 PDF

Full title and description

Order of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostechnadzor) No. 158 dated 20 April 2015 — approval of the Safety Rules (instructions) for the operation and maintenance of industrial safety of hazardous production facilities subject to supervision by Rostechnadzor and related procedural provisions. The order establishes requirements and procedures for ensuring industrial safety in the operation of certain hazardous facilities and for the implementation of supervisory measures by Rostechnadzor.

Abstract

This order issued by Rostechnadzor on 20 April 2015 (No. 158) approves a set of safety rules and clarifies supervisory procedures applicable to the operation and maintenance of hazardous production facilities. It defines responsibilities for owners and operators to maintain industrial safety, specifies documentation, periodic inspections, reporting obligations, and the conditions under which supervisory authorities carry out oversight and enforcement actions. The order is intended to reduce accident risk and ensure compliance with Russian federal industrial safety legislation.

General information

• Status: Active administrative order (as issued in 2015); may have been amended by later Rostechnadzor orders or regulatory changes — users should verify current status with official registers.
• Publication date: 20 April 2015
• Publisher: Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostechnadzor), Russian Federation
• ICS / categories: Industrial safety, regulatory enforcement, hazardous production facilities supervision
• Edition / version: Order No. 158 (initial issue on 20.04.2015); later amendments or consolidated texts may exist
• Number of pages: Varies by publication format — the order text is typically several pages; the approved safety rules/instructions can extend to a larger document (tens of pages) depending on annexes and specific rules

Scope

The order applies to hazardous production facilities and activities under the supervision of Rostechnadzor across the Russian Federation. It covers requirements for operation, maintenance, industrial safety management, documentation, periodic inspections, and interaction with supervisory authorities. The scope includes owners, operators, maintenance personnel, and technical specialists responsible for ensuring compliance with established industrial safety rules at facilities handling hazardous substances, high-risk equipment, or processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Approval and application of safety rules and instructions for operation and maintenance of hazardous production facilities.
• Distribution of responsibilities between owners/operators and supervisory bodies for ensuring industrial safety.
• Requirements for documentation: safety cases, operation manuals, maintenance records, and periodic inspection reports.
• Procedures for scheduled and unscheduled inspections by Rostechnadzor and submission of required reports.
• Requirements for personnel qualification, training, and certification relevant to operation of hazardous equipment.
• Rules for risk assessment, accident prevention measures, emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Enforcement measures, administrative actions, and remedies in cases of non-compliance.

Typical use and users

This order is used by managers and technical personnel at hazardous production facilities in Russia to align facility operation, maintenance, and safety management with federal supervisory requirements. Typical users include facility owners, plant managers, safety engineers, maintenance supervisors, compliance officers, and legal departments. Rostechnadzor inspectors and auditors use the order as a basis for planning and conducting supervisory activities.

Related standards

Related normative acts and guidance typically include Federal laws on industrial safety and technical regulation, complementary Rostechnadzor orders and instructions, national rules for specific industries (chemical, oil and gas, power generation), occupational safety regulations, and technical standards concerning equipment maintenance and inspection. Users should consider related Rostechnadzor orders issued before or after 2015 that amend or supplement the approved safety rules.

Keywords

Rostechnadzor, Order No. 158, 20.04.2015, industrial safety, hazardous production facilities, safety rules, supervision, inspections, operation, maintenance, emergency preparedness, compliance

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is an administrative order issued by Rostechnadzor (No. 158 dated 20 April 2015) approving safety rules and defining supervisory procedures for the operation and maintenance of hazardous production facilities subject to Rostechnadzor oversight.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers requirements for industrial safety management, documentation, inspections, personnel qualifications, risk assessment, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and enforcement actions related to hazardous production facilities.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Facility owners and operators, safety and maintenance personnel, compliance and legal teams, and Rostechnadzor inspectors use the order to ensure and verify compliance with industrial safety requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The order was issued in 2015. Its current status may be subject to amendments or later orders; users should verify the up-to-date legal and regulatory text in official registers to confirm if it has been amended or superseded.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of Rostechnadzor's body of regulatory orders and decisions on industrial safety. Similar orders and rules collectively form the regulatory framework for supervision of hazardous production facilities in Russia.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Industrial safety, hazardous production facilities, Rostechnadzor, safety rules, supervision, inspections, operation, maintenance, emergency response, compliance.