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20 February 2015
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
20 February 2015
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
20 February 2015
Crane Safety Be sure that all tools, oil cans, grease guns and rags are stored in a tool box and all of clothing (such as a
20 February 2015
Crane Equipment Safety Many crane accidents occur because the crane was used to lift more than its rated capacity. Crane accidents are generally serious and always
20 February 2015
Correct Usage of Rope Swings Every year injuries to employees occur while being transported to and from an oil platform. A great number of these accidents
20 February 2015
Catheads and Catlines To improve safety on drilling rigs, manual catheads with catlines are being replaced with hydraulic and air type winches, but manual catheads with
20 February 2015
Casing Running Precautions Running casing can be a hazardous operation for a number of reasons. First, there most likely will be workers present who are not
19 February 2015
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 and cutting can be hot, hazardous jobs. Trying to perform these jobs in a confined space, however, raises the risk. The problems
19 February 2015
Welding, Cutting and Brazing Checklist Welding, cutting and brazing pose a unique combination of both health and safety hazards to workers. The risk from fatal injuries
