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no i i i ;= i � the management of the drilling organlza- HousekeepingOn and Around the Drtli Rig �determined jointly by g 5. � Bion and the safety supervisor Such equipment might Include face orear protection or reflective clothing Each drill rig worker The first requirement for safe field operations is that the must wear noise-reducing ear protectors when appropriate safety supervisor understand and fulfill the responsibilityfor maintenance and"housekeeping"on and around the drill rig The safety supervisor must o Provide suitable storage locations for all tools,materials,and supplies so that these items can be conveniently and safely handled without hitting or falling on a member of the drill crew J a c or a visitor ! ■ o o Avoid storing or transporting tools, materials, or supplies within or on the mast(derrick)of the drill rig,unless designed for o this purpose A Stack pipe,drill rods,casing,augers,and similar drilling tools in orderly fashion on racks or sills to prevent spreading, rolling, or sliding EJ o Place penetration or other driving hammers at a safe loca tion on the ground or secure them to prevent movement when {I not in use o Keep work areas,platforms,walkways,scaffolding,and other accessways free of materials, debris, obstructions, and l substances such as ice,grease or oil that could cause a surface to become slick or otherwise hazardous o Keep all controls, control linkages, warning and operation lights and lenses free of oll, grease, and/or Ice c Store gasoline only Ina non-sparking, red container with a flame arrester in the fill spout and having the word "gasoline" easily visible r i 6. Maintenance Good maintenance will make drilling operations safer Also, maintenance must be performed safely The following points are essential to safety When drilling is performed in chemically or radiologically con- o Wear safety glasses when performing maintenance on a drill taminated ground, special protective equipment and clothing rig or on drilling tools may,and probably will,be required The design and composition o Shutdown the dnll rig engine to make repairs or adjustments of therotective equipment and clothing must be determined to a drill rig or to lubricate fittings(except repairs or adjustments p joantly by the management and the client who requests the drill- that can only be made with the engln&running) Take precautions trig services,and under some circumstances,with the concur- to prevent accidental starting of an engine during maintenance rence of a health and safety professional by removing or lagging the ignition key 11- -12 l =l f 1 0 i tt i t