ABSTRACT
Every drill crew should have a designated safety supervisor. The safety supervisor should have the authority to enforce safety on the drilling site. A rig worker's first safety responsibility is to listen to the safety directions of the safety supervisor. Some general suggestions which apply to safe use of several hand tools that are often used on and around drill rigs. The specific recommendations emphasize the safe use of electricity during land-based drilling operations. The use of wireline hoists, wire rope and hoisting hardware should be as stipulated by the American Iron and Steel Institute Wire Rope Users Manual. Check Safety devices to make sure they are working properly. Make sure air-line safety chains are in good working order on all lines that could whip, in the event of fitting failures. Air Compressor sump pressure must never exceed safety valve setting.
