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Housekeeping on and around the Drill Rig The first requirement for safe field operations is that the drilling crew understands and takes responsibility for maintenance and "housekeeping' on and around the drill rig. I ❑ Suitable storage locations should be provided for all tools, materials and supplies so that they can be conveniently and safely handled without hitting or falling on a member of the drill crew or a visitor. ❑ Pipe, drill rods, bits casing, augers and similar drilling tools should be orderly stacked on racks or sills to prevent spreading, rolling, or sliding. ❑ Keep all controls, control linkages, warning and operation lights and lenses free of oil, grease and/or ice. ❑ Do not store gasoline in any portable container other than a non -sparking, red container with a flame arrestor in the fill spout and having the word "gasoline" easily visible. i Safe Use of Hand Tools There are almost an infinite number of hand tools that can be used on or around a drill rig. "Using the tool for its intended purpose" is the most important rule. The following area few specific and some general suggestions, which apply to safe use of several hand tools that are often used on and around drill rigs. ❑ When a tool becomes damaged, either repair it before using it again or get rid of it. ❑ Keep all tools clean and orderly stored when not in use. ❑ Replace safety hooks when they become visibly worn. ❑ When breaking tool joints on the ground or on a drilling platform, position your hands so that your fingers will not be smashed between the wrench handle and the ground or the platform, should the wrench slip or the joint suddenly let go.