Drill Rig Safety

Topics of the Presentation

Personnel safety and monitoring

PPE
Health (Drugs and Alcohol)

Drill Rig operation

Safe set up procedures
Safe operation of machine

Safety related accidents

Electrocution
Rig Rollovers
Fires
Falling Objects
Moving Parts
Transportation

Transportation
Walk around and safety check
Rig Transport Mode

Maintenance and Repair

Safe repair procedures
Safe testing Procedures

PPE
Personal Protective Equipment

Safety head gear

Safety shoes or boots
Gloves
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Other protective
equipment
(Site Specific)

Personnel Monitoring

Maintain Personal Hygiene

Hair
Clothing
Jewelry

Implement a Drug and Alcohol testing

program
Work related accidents
Pre-Employment screening

Operator Knowledge
Make sure operator has been trained to
use specific piece of equipment and
can operate it safely

11001 Danka Way N, Suite 1

St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Tel: 727 577 5006
Fax: 727 577 5012
www.nda4u.com
E-mail: info@nda4u.com

Schramm Part #
0231-0065

Safe Drilling Operation

Start-up Check List
Lubrication
Filter Condition
General Inspection of
Wires, Hoses, Cables etc.
Rig Set-up
Safety Check
Fire extinguisher
Emergency Stops

Start up Checklist

Site Condition
Rig Walk Around
Check Fluids and Filters
Loose Objects
Tree branches
Tools
Leaks
Air
Fluid
Safety Check

Rig Lubrication
Check oil level daily
-engine oil & coolant
-compressor air/oil tank
-hydraulic tank
-pump oil (water injection, mud, etc.)
-pump drive gearboxes
Grease daily (must purge dirt)
Floating Sub
Rollers
Air Swivel
Rotation gear box seals
Chain/Cable Sheaves
Fan Bearing

Inspect Rig to Truck Frame Mounts Monthly

Site Set-up
Safe Location
Soil Stability (geological
conditions,
Weather (rain, snow, frost
etc)
Cribbing
Overhead Obstructions

Poor Soil Stability

It could mean your life!!!

Rig Rollovers
Rig Set-up: Site set-up, soil
stability, proper cribbing
practice
Outrigger Failure: Anti-rollover
Features
Pull Down (Down Feed) Limit
Control
Drilling Operation and Drilling
Fluid Control
Hydrofrac methods

No Cribbing

Hydrofrac
Methods

Safety Checks

Annular Velocity

Annular Velocity

RIG SET UP
Rig Set-Up
Cribbing
Platforms/ Walkways
(secured and locked
properly)
Location/ Grade

Use Proper Cribbing Practices

Mini Sub Base

Drive-up Sub Base

Use Caution When Raising Mast

Watch for falling
objects
Watch for hoses
snagging
Lock Mast when
raised

Engage Mast Locks

Mast Locks

Rig Fires

Compressor Flash
Fuel and Oil Leaks
Hose Leaks and Failures
Electrical
Smoking

Schramm Electrical Safety Circuit

Typical engine (low fuel, low oil
pressure, high temp., low
coolant )
Typical compressor (high oil
discharge temp.)
Typical hydraulic (high oil
temp.)

Compressor High Temp Shut-down

Just needs a little paint!!

Inspect & Install Heat Blankets

and Exhaust Covers

Falling & Moving Objects

Inspect Fasteners MonthlyReplace chronic loose
fasteners with anti-vibration
washers
Tighten To Spec All Overhead
Equipment
Inspect All Rotation Drive
Components winches, pump
drives, fan drives, including fan
balance
Inspect all Feed System
Components- chains,
sprockets, cables, sheaves.
Use caution when raising mast

Fan Failure due to Flow Imbalance

Clean Cooler Regularly

Inspect Cooling System & Fan

The Most Injury Related Activity

Handling Drill Pipe
Tools
Casing

What is unsafe?

Proper Drill Rod Handling

Hands Free Carousels

15 Pipe for 300 Feet

Automated Loading Arms w/ Radio Remote Controls

Automatic Pipe Handling System

w/ Tilt Out Top Head

Inspect All Cables

Feed, Winch, Sling

Feed Cable Replacement Criteria

Minimal tension cylinder stroke remaining after max adjustment

3/32 loss of diameter (1 cable)
Wire Break Determination (ASME B30.5)
6 broken wire strands in one rope lay
3 breaks in one strand in one rope lay

Inspect Sling Cables & Latches

OSHA Below-the-hook

3 x safety factor
1.25 certified testing
Nameplate

Use caution when welding!!

While we are on the topic of welding!!

Use Properly Clamped Cables

Winch Line Spooling

Is this good?
No
Winch manufacturers
require 5 wraps minimum!

Winch Cable Installation

Winch Wedge Applications

Maintain
Minimum
Recommended
Wraps on Drum

Moving or Potentially Moving Objects

Rig Controls
Pump & Fan Drives
Chain & Cable Drives
Air Hose Failure
Mast & Top head
Winch

Drive Guards

Drive Coupling

Chain & Sprocket Guards

Air/Fluid Line Components

Valves
Hoses
Hard plumbing
Swivels
Subs
Drill rod and Tools

Air Hose Whip Checks

Hydraulic Hose Inspection

Hydraulic Pressures
to 5000 psig

Use proper
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Warnings are
there for a
reason!!
Please read
them!!

Do Not Climb Mast or Pipe Deflector

Great View.. Big Fall!!!!

Do as we say not as you do!!!

Personnel Fall Protection

Handrails on platforms
over 4 ft
Personnel Fall Arrest
System: ANSIZ359.1
over 6 ft

Ladder with Fall Arrest

Transportation of Equipment

Always make sure rig is roadworthy

Brakes
Lights
Seat belts
Tires
Mirrors
Windshield wipers

Make sure equipment meets weight and

Height requirements for the road

Transportation of Drill Tools Too

Summary

Implement formal inspection and

Preventative Maintenance Program
Read and Follow, Drilling Safety
Guide, and the Manufacturer s Drill
Rig Operation and Maintenance
Instructions.
Wear proper Personnel Protective
Equipment (PPE) : Hard hat, gloves,
ear plugs, steel toed shoes, fall
protection, etc.
Maintain good personal grooming- hair
and clothing
Perform Manufacturers Recommended
Maintenance
Contract Qualified Service Personnel
to Maintain, Repair, and Monitor Rig
Use Manufacturer s OEM Parts

Work SafeBe Safe!!!!

QUESTIONS?