18 – Slip And Cut Drilling Line

20 February 2015

Wire Rope Abrasion

Wire Rope Abrasion Anything that moves is subject to wear, but much equipment wears out before its time because of neglect, abuse and bad operating practices.
20 February 2015

Traveling Block Safety Control

Traveling Block Safety Control Companies have been installing limit switch devices on their drawworks for a number of years, but we still get reports of crown
20 February 2015

Rig Floor Crew Activities

Rig Floor Crew Activities Elevators:  Keep elevators oiled and greased.  Check latch springs and latch action and ensure that they latch completely.  Check pin nuts to
20 February 2015

Drilling Line Care, Inspection and Replacement

Drilling Line Care, Inspection and Replacement Anything that moves is subject to wear, but much equipment wears out before its time due to neglect, abuse and
20 February 2015

Drawworks and Accessories: Operation and Maintenance Safety

Drawworks and Accessories: Operation and Maintenance Safety The driller is in direct supervision of his men for their tour.  It should be noted by all crew
20 February 2015

Cutting off a Drilling Line: Safe Procedures

Cutting off a Drilling Line: Safe Procedures For many years drilling contractors have extended the life of their drilling lines by moving the areas of wear
19 February 2014

Alert 14 – 04 Blocks Fall to Rig Floor After Drill Line Came Off of the Drawworks

28 February 2013

Alert 13 – 06 Poor Communication Amongst Crew Results in Injury

20 August 2011

Alert 11 – 20 Drill Line Pulls Through Wire Rope Snake While Stringing Blocks