20 February 2015
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
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20 February 2015
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 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 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
Raising and Lowering the Mast Always completely warm up engines and check to be sure there is sufficient fuel. Check brakes, pins and shoes (If necessary
20 February 2015
The Floorman There are a number of titles for Floorman (or Rotary Helper as some call him). One is the Lead-tong man, another is the Make-up
20 February 2015
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
20 February 2015
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
20 February 2015
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
