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23 February 2015

Hand Protection

Hand Protection Almost all jobs require use of the hands.  Driving, typing, building, and even reading a book involves the hands.  Hands are often the most
23 February 2015

Hand Tool Safety: Electrical Powered Tools

Hand Tool Safety: Electrical Powered Tools Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained. Keep power cords away from the
23 February 2015

Abrasive Wheel-Equipped Grinders Checklist

Abrasive Wheel-Equipped Grinders Checklist Hand, arm, body and eye injuries, hearing damage and even respiratory problems can result from unsafe usage of abrasive wheel equipped grinders.
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
23 February 2015

Safe Use of Grinding Wheels

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

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

Use and Care of Spinning Chain

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

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