20 – Lockout

23 February 2015

Checklist: Portable Power-Operated Tools and Equipment

Checklist: Portable Power-Operated Tools and Equipment The same power tool that makes a worker’s job easy and efficient one day, could cause a tragic accident the
23 February 2015

Hand Power Tool Safety

Hand Power Tool Safety Read and familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions, including precautions and how to respond to an emergency. Use recommended protective equipment, such
20 February 2015

Working on Mud Pumps

Working on Mud Pumps Lockout the pump before working on it!  Most mechanical rigs are equipped with a safety control valve for the pump located at
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 Repairing and Replacing Drive Chains and Greasing the Rig

Safety while Repairing and Replacing Drive Chains and Greasing the Rig Drive Chain Repair:  Drive chains are used in the drawworks, compound, as drives between the compound
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