67 – Cut

20 February 2015

Rigging Up/Down

Rigging Up/Down Pre-job planning should be done to determine the safest and most efficient means to do the job.  Once the rig move planning has been
20 February 2015

Rig Floor Safety Tips

Rig Floor Safety Tips Around Rotary Tables There are many more safety tips that could be added, but if these are followed by the crew and enforced
20 February 2015

Engine and Generator Safety

Engine and Generator Safety Engine Safety Procedures When working on an engine clutch or transmission, it should be locked in a neutral position. Utilize a lockout/tagout
20 February 2015

Responsibilities of the Driller

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
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 2015

Welding Safety: General

Welding Safety: General Hazard Overview:  Regardless of the type of welding process, fumes always present an inhalation hazard.  Fumes are actually pieces of metal that were
19 February 2015

Welding: Confined Space

Welding: Confined Space Welding and cutting can be hot, hazardous jobs.  Trying to perform these jobs in a confined space, however, raises the risk. The problems