74 – Dropped Object

23 February 2015

Hand Tool Safety: Files, Chisels, Hammers, Screwdrivers

Hand Tool Safety: Files, Chisels, Hammers, Screwdrivers Before using any of these tools inspect it to ensure that it is in good condition.  Files/Rasps Do not use
23 February 2015

Hand Tool Safety: General

Hand Tool Safety: General Keep all hand tools clean and in good working condition. Remove from use any tools that are damaged or unsafe and notify
23 February 2015

Chain Saw Safety Awareness

Chain Saw Safety Awareness Working with a chain saw on a day-to-day basis requires the development and follow-through of strong, never-fail safety habits.  In the blink
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

Safety while Making Hole

Safety while Making Hole Be sure rig floor is covered with slip-resistant material and is as clean as possible at all times. Clear the floor of all
20 February 2015

Safety while Tripping Pipe

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
20 February 2015

SAFETY: From Rig Up to Spud

SAFETY: From Rig Up to Spud Each crewmember should be assigned certain jobs while rigging up or down. All personnel should become acquainted with the rig
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