23 February 2015
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
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23 February 2015
Safe Use of Grinding Wheels The speed at which many grinding wheels operate renders it necessary for us to use them carefully. We must know what
20 February 2015
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 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
Use and Care of Spinning Chain The spinning chain is basically a strong, efficient working tool. However, overloading, faulty rigging, or general mishandling can render it
20 February 2015
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 Drive Chain Repair: Drive chains are used in the drawworks, compound, as drives between the compound
20 February 2015
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 The highest incidence of accidents occurs around the rotary table when workers are making a trip. The reason for this is worker