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4 comes In contact with the drill rig and the ground,elec���c,tion
<br /> wiring and equipment. can result,causing death or serious injury. If a drill rig or a drill
<br /> • Place all lights positioned directly above working areas in rig carrier makes contact with overhead or underground elec-
<br /> cages or similar enclosures to prevent loose ordetached lamps trical lines:
<br /> or vaportight enclosures from falling on workers. • Undermost circumstances the operator and other person-
<br /> s Install lights so as to eliminate glare or"blind spots"on tools, net on the seat of the vehicle should remain seated and not leave
<br /> ladders,walkways, platforms, and the complete working area. the vehicle.They should not move or touch any part, particularly
<br /> • Locale and guard electrical cables to prevent damage by drill- a metallic part, of the vehicle or the drill rig.
<br /> ing operations or by the movement of personnel, tools, or * If it is determined that the drill rig should be vacated,all per-
<br /> supplies. sonnei must jump clear and as far as possible from the drill. Per-
<br /> * Use only three-prong, U-blade, grounded type plug recep- sonnet must not step off -- but must jump off. Do not hang on
<br /> tacles and have adequate current carrying capacity forthe elec- to the vehicle or any part of the drill when jumping clear.
<br /> trical tools that may be used. • If you are on the ground,stay away from the vehicle and the
<br /> * Use only electrical tools that have three-prong, U-blade, drill rig;do not allow others to get near the vehicle and the drill
<br /> ground wire plugs and cords. rig.Seek assistance immediately from local emergency person-
<br /> • Do not use electrical tools with lock-on devices. nel such as the police or a fire department.
<br /> • Provide adequate grounding for all electrical welders, * When an individual is injured and in contact with the drill rig
<br /> generators, control panels, and similar devices.
<br /> • Provide secure protective enclosures on control panels,fuse or with power lines, attempt rescue with extreme caution. If a
<br /> rescue is attempted,use a long,dry,unpainted piece of woad or
<br /> boxes, transformers, and similar equipment.
<br /> along,dry,clean rope.Keep as far away from the victim as possi-
<br /> • Avoid attaching electrical lighting cables to the derrick or ble and do not touch the victim until the victim is completely
<br /> other components of the drill rig. if this must be done, use only
<br /> - clear of the drill rig or electrical lin_ es.
<br /> approved fasteners. Do not "string" wire through the derrick. Do not attempt to administer first aid unless the victim is
<br /> • Do not use poles used to hold wiring and lights for any other completely clearof the electrical source.Begin cardiopulmonary
<br /> purpose. resuscitation (CPR)immediately if a heart beat(pulse)cannot be
<br /> • Turn power off before changing fuses or light bulbs. detected.
<br /> • Require all workers in a drilling area illuminated with elec-
<br /> trical lighting to wear safety headgear that protects the worker's
<br /> head,not only against falling or flying objects,but also against 14.Wire Line Hoists,Wire Rope,and Hoisting Hardware
<br /> limited electrical shock and burns according to ANSI Z89.1 and
<br /> Z89.2Use wire line hoists,wire rope,and hoisting hardware only
<br /> • Allow only trained, designated personnel to operate elec- as stipulated by the American Iron and Steel Institute Wire Rope
<br /> trical equipment. Users Manual.
<br /> • Do not permit unqualified field personnel to work on or near • Visually inspect all wire ropes and fittings during use and
<br /> electric lines or devices. thoroughly inspect them at least once a week for abrasion,
<br /> broken wires,wear,reduction in rope diameter, reduction in wire
<br /> diameter, fatigue,corrosion,damage from heat, improper reev-
<br /> 13. Contact with Electricity ing, jamming, crushing, bird caging, kinking, core protrusion,
<br /> If a drill rig makes contact with electrical wires, it may or and/or damage to lifting hardware. Replace wire ropes when
<br /> may not be insulated from the ground by the tires of the carrier. inspection indicates excessive damage,as described in the Wire
<br /> Under either circumstance, if the human body simultaneously Rope Users Manual.
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