Safety while Tripping Pipe The highest incidence of accidents occurs around the rotary table when workers are making a trip. The reason for this is worker
Responsibilities of the Floorman Keep tongs properly balanced and greased. Lubricate all hinge pins. The one between the tong head and handle is most important. Adjust
Responsibilities of the Driller The driller should inspect the rig and make sure that all bearings are being greased. The driller should explain to his crew
Rig Up/Down Elevator Links Elevator Link (The Bails) Care should be taken when rigging up the elevator links. A pre-job meeting should be held to discuss
Casing Running Precautions Running casing can be a hazardous operation for a number of reasons. First, there most likely will be workers present who are not
Accident Prevention Around the Rotary Table The highest frequency of accidents in the drilling industry occurs on the rig floor, and more specifically around the rotary
Alert 08 – 42 Dropped Object: Kelly Disconnects from Hook WHAT HAPPENED: During drilling of the surface hole (12 ¼“), the driller made a connection and started