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M NO' <br /> MO � VM <br /> When ill rods are hoisted from the hale,clean them only i clu to ool�n � - <br /> o Load and unload on level ground � <br /> with awipermadeof rubber or other suitable material Do not use <br /> hands to clean drilling fluid from drill rods o Use the assistance of someone on the ground as a guide <br /> If work must progress above a portable drilling fluid (mud) c Check the brakes on the drill rig carrier before approaching <br /> pit,do not attempt to stand on narrow sides or cross members loading ramps <br /> Equip the mud pit with rough surfaced,fitted cover panels of ade- <br /> quate strength to hold drill rig personnel <br /> o Do not lift or lean unsecured drill rods against the mast <br /> Either provide some method of securing the upper ends of the <br /> drill rod sections for safe vertical storage or lay the rods down <br /> ,I <br /> 18. Transporting a Drill Rig <br /> When transporting a drill rig on and off a drilling site <br /> o Allow only licensed individuals to operate the vehicle Com <br /> ply with all federal, state, and local regulations <br /> Know the traveling height (overhead clearance), width, <br /> length, and weight of the drill rig with carrier and know the �I <br /> highway and bridge load,width,and overhead limits Allow ade <br /> quate margins and make sure that they are not exceeded <br /> Never move a drill rig unless the vehicle brakes are in sound <br /> working order <br /> o Allow for mast overhang when cornering or approaching + <br /> other vehicles or structures <br /> Be aware that the canopies of service stations and motels <br /> are often too low fora drill rig mast to clear with the mast in the <br /> travel position <br /> u Watch for low hanging electrical lines, particularly at the + <br /> entrances to drilling sites,restaurants,motels,orothercommer <br /> tial sites <br /> Never travel on a street, road,or highway with the mast(der- <br /> rick) of the drill rig in the raised or partially raised position <br /> Remove all ignition keys when a drill rig is left unattended l <br /> 19. Loading and Unloading ' <br /> When loading or unloading a drill rig on a trailer or a truck Distribute the weight on the drill rig,carrier,and tools on the !' <br /> Use ramps of adequate design that are solid and substan trailer so that the center of weight is approximately on the center <br /> tial enough to bear the weight of the drill rig with carrier — line of the trailer and so that some of the trailer load is transferred <br /> 31 32 <br /> r <br /> 1 <br />