
Environmental Remediation Drilling
Safety Guidelines
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5.12.2 - Potential Hazards of Abandon in Place
• Silica and other dust – Skin and eye contact must be avoided and respiratory protection worn.
• Pressurized lines during grout mixing and placement
• Opening bags – knives, box cutters, hammers, screw drivers may be unsafe if not used properly
• Trash obstacles
• Fluid containment
• All pipe handling safety guidelines apply
Each job location has site-specific parameters that govern the means and methods for well installation,
development and abandonment activities. The drilling method and drill rig will dictate the specific hazards
involved. Daily tailgate meetings and job safety analysis should be developed for the specific tasks based on
the drilling method and rig, type of well materials, or location of material staging area.
Specific job safety analysis for well construction may include:
• Proper lifting techniques
• Loading and unloading of forklift or truck beds
• Hand tool usage
• Drum handling
Attachment 5.B - Typical Job Safety Analysis for Equipment Loading and Unloading is included as an
example.
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Pocketbook
• American Iron and Steel Institute Wire Rope Users Manual
• American Public Works Association: http://www.apwa.net/
• Common Ground Alliance: http://www.commongroundalliance.com/
• Gas Utility Manager: http://www.gasindustries.com/
• National Utility Locating Contractors Association: http://www.nulca.org/
• Underground Focus: http://www.undergroundfocus.com/
Code of Safe Drilling Practices, California Dept. of Transportation, Division of Engineering Services, April
30, 2004
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