
Environmental Remediation Drilling
Safety Guideline
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4.5 - General Drilling Safety
4.5.1 - Training
• Employees working in the proximity of an operating drilling rig and the support equipment required to
complete wells should be thoroughly familiar with the operational hazards involved.
• Prior to commencing investigative work, all employees must review the Site-Specific HASP and the
hazards surrounding a drill operation. Document this by having the employees read and agree with the
provisions of the Site-Specific HASP and then by having them sign an acknowledgement form.
4.5.2 - Housekeeping On and Around the Drill Rig
Good housekeeping is a proactive approach to keeping the job-site clean which in-turn reduces accidents
and injuries. A clean work environment adds to drilling speed and efficiency. Customers like it when you
keep and leave a work-site clean because it shows professionalism. Together, good housekeeping improves
working conditions and safety practices. Every crewmember should inspect the work site upon his arrival to
assure that equipment is in safe condition and the job site is in proper order. Return the job site to proper
order prior to proceeding with work.
NOTE: The right time to clean-up is immediately after a mess is made.
Housekeeping means cleaning-up, which is an ongoing part of drilling, rather than an occasional activity.
Follow these suggestions to make your housekeeping efforts more efficient:
• Identify where to unload equipment and supplies
• Put materials in a convenient place where they can be safely handled without hitting or falling on
anyone
• Find a safe place for tools you pick up, not on the edge of a truck bed
• Drill rods, casing, augers, and similar tools should be orderly stacked on racks to prevent sliding, rolling,
spreading, or falling
• Place fire extinguishers and first aid kits in easily accessible locations
• Decide on a location for trash collection: All trash should be placed in bags and stored in areas outside
of the immediate work area.
• Determine a steam cleaning site that reduces the mess
• Every crew member is responsible for site clean-up
• Good housekeeping can eliminate most trip hazards
NOTE: When you are not given a task to do, clean-up something.
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