
Environmental Remediation Drilling
Safety Guidelines
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5.5 - Traffic
Many times the well is constructed in a high traffic area such as a retail service station. The traffic control
plan developed for the drilling operations should also be used for the well construction, development, and
abandonment phases of the project.
5.6 - Housekeeping of Bagged Material
Filter pack, transition sand, cement, and high solids bentonite grout are normally packaged in paper bags
weighing between 50 lbs and 100 lbs. Many times the bagged material is stored on the project location in
inclement weather conditions. Rain and sunlight can and will degrade the packaging material which leads to
breakage and spillage of sand, gravel and grout material. Additionally, the bagged material must be stacked
in a manner which is safe for personnel moving the sacks.
The following sections detail the steps used in well construction activities along with potential hazards of
the operations.
5.7 - Transport Well Materials to Location
Prior to the movement of materials to the well location the following items will need to be considered:
• Distance from supply vehicle to the well location
• Weight, size and length of the materials
• Site terrain and pathways
• Method of movement and equipment to be used
5.7.1 - Well Casing and Annular Materials
Movement of the well casing material (PVC, Stainless) and annular materials (filter pack, seal materials and
cement or grout) may involve the use of manual or mechanical handling methods such as:
• Forklift
• Manually (PVC screen and casing, individual bags of gravel, sand and grout)
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