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
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
Electrical Safety: Static Electricity Most of us are familiar with static electricity. We all have walked across the rug and reached for the doorknob, only to