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' Health and Safety Plan Cleanup and Abatement Order No 5-00-707 EAI Pro ect No 1232 5.0 DRILLING SAFETY The drilling contractor is responsible for drill rig maintenance and safety The following information provides general guidelines for safe drill rig operation • Before moving a drill rig off-road, pay particular attention to obstacles in the route of travel It is wise to walk the route of travel first ' • Be sure that all tools and supplies located on the drill rig are properly secure prior to movement ' • Always check the brakes of a drill rig carrier before traveling, particularly on rough, uneven, or hilly ground O Discharge all passengers before moving a drill rig on rough or hilly terrain ' • Never travel off-road with the mast (derrick) of the drill rig in the raised or partially raised position * Have an assistant guide the driver when in close proximity to hazards or when clearance is at a minimum • Always consider overhead lines to be live and dangerous • Never operate a drill rig within 15 feet of overhead lines, unless special permission from the utility company has been obtained and the power to the lines has been terminated • Clear the drilling area, to the degree feasible, to accommodate the drill rig and supplies, and to provide a safe working area • Ensure that proper housekeeping is maintained around and on the drill rig Tools should be maintained in a manner that permits for convenient access but also provides for safety • Keep platforms and walkways free from obstructions and excess grease or oil that could cause a surface to become slick and dangerous • Watch for slippery ground when mounting/dismounting platforms 1 . AIways wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment when operating a drill rig 1 0 • Check all equipment and tools prior to starting work If the equipment or tools are damaged, either repair them before using or replace them I SAB 1232CAOHASP -7- ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT, INC.®