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Landmarc Environmental Systems,LLC Site-Specific Health&Safety Plan(SSHSP) <br /> SLIP / TRIP / FALL HAZARDS WITH DRILL RIGS <br /> Although it can be hazardous, environmental drilling can be performed safely with proper pre- <br /> fieldwork planning and safe work procedures while in the field. This safety briefing will focus <br /> specifically on one of the most common hazards when working with a drill rig—slips, trips and falls. <br /> A. When Working with the Drill Rig: <br /> a) Keep general work area free of excess material and debris. <br /> b) Remove all trip hazards by keeping materials organized and out of walkways. <br /> c) Try to keep all works surfaces as clean and dry as possible. Work areas,platforms, <br /> walkways and other access ways should be kept free of debris, grease, ice and mud. <br /> d) Wear appropriate footwear if you know you will be working on wet or slick surfaces. <br /> e) Always remain aware of your footing. Do not run as this will increase your chances of <br /> slipping. <br /> f) Avoid climbing on to any part of the drill rig as it will create a fall hazard. <br /> g) Safe access onto and off of the drill rig (such as a ladder) is required. Jumping off or <br /> climbing up are unacceptable forms of access/egress. <br /> h) No method of access is acceptable while the drill is in operation. <br /> i) When working at elevated heights, it is required that you wear a fall restraining device <br /> attached in a manner to restrict any fall to less than six feet. <br /> j) Make sure that all unattended boreholes are adequately covered or otherwise protected to <br /> prevent drill rig personnel, site visitors or animals from stepping or falling into the hole. <br /> All open boreholes should be covered, protected or backfilled. <br /> B. When Making Repairs: <br /> a) Drillers should not climb the mast to make repairs if the mast can be lowered. If the mast <br /> cannot be lowered to make repairs, workers may use a ladder or climb the mast if proper <br /> fall protection(such as a harness and attached lanyard) is available. Fall protection <br /> devices need to be used anywhere workers are exposed to a fall of 6 feet or higher(if a <br /> ladder or personal lift is not available). <br /> b) Do not climb the mast to make repairs while the drilling rig is operating. <br /> 22 <br />