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
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
Dangers while Working Drill Pipe Working around tubulars is where most injuries occur on drilling rigs and as with drill collars, working around drill pipe has
Dangers while Working Drill Collars Working around tubulars is where most injuries occur on drilling rigs. Drill collars are extremely heavy and extra care needs to
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
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
Rigging and Slings Rigging and slinging should be considered a system, as each component (hook, shackle, cable or chain) makes up the system. Riggers should take
Come-A-Longs and Chain Hoist Safety Hand-operated hoists have many applications around a drilling rig. These devices are simple to use but misuse can result in sudden
Crane Safety: Rigging and Slinging Making the lift. Only trained operators designated in writing by the company should be allowed to operate a crane. The only