Wireline Retrieval Operations

In order to fully appreciate the hazards associated with wireline retrieval, a thorough understanding of the process is required. This article explains the processes involved as a starting point for a better understanding of the hazards.

Hazards Associated with Inner-tube Head Assemblies

This article explores two of the most significant hazards relating to inner-tube head assemblies.

Hazards Associated with Overshots

This article examines some of the most significant hazards associated with overshots.

Clarification of Depth Rating of the Schramm TX130

This article aims to clarify some of the calculations that were published in our articles on the pullback capacity of top drive drill rigs and clear up any misunderstanding, particularly around the Schramm TX 130 drill rig.

Hoisting Operations, Vol 12.2, Drill Rig Capacity SeriesDrill Safe16 October 2018Drill Rig Depth CapacityComment

Legal Requirements for Guarding

The legal requirement to ensure that people are separated from certain components is mentioned in the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations. Have a look at the interpretation of these requirements.

Legal Aspects, Vol 12.1, Machine GuardingDrill Safe11 October 2018Colin Rice, MHSA, Colin Rice Exploration Drilling AdvisoryComment

What Should be Guarded on a Drill Rig?

Read about which components on a drilling operation should be adequately guarded.

The Characteristics of an Effective Guard or Barrier

This article explores the characteristics and criteria that an effective guard should meet.

Example of Guards and Barriers — the Good, the Bad and the Ineffective

Take a look at some examples of guards and barriers and see how they compare to the characteristics of good guards.

Hands-free Rod Handling Systems

It is essential that the meaning of automation is established, with reference to the drilling industry, before requirements are put in place. This article explores the idea of automation and hands-free rod handling.

Hands Free Rod Handling 1, Vol 11.1, Hoisting Operations, InnovationDrill Safe29 August 2018Comment

Types of Hands-free Rod Handling Systems

The type of hands-free system to use, depends on the drilling application. Read more about the relevant types of systems.

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Problems Associated with Hands-free Systems

While hands-free rod handling systems are becoming increasingly prevalent, they are not without some issues.

Hands Free Rod Handling 1, Vol 11.1, Hoisting Operations, InnovationDrill Safe29 August 2018Comment

Video: Epiroc Rod Handling System

Christensen Rod Handling System (RHS) option is used in surface core drilling applications and is available as an option for both the Christensen 140 and Christensen CT20.

Hands Free Rod Handling 1, Vol 11.1, Hoisting OperationsDrill Safe29 August 2018Comment

Video: Schramm LoadSafe

LoadSafe safely handles heavy drill pipe, drill collars and casing. LoadSafe is designed to safely lift tubulars from horizontal position into alignment with the tilting top head of the drill rig.

Hands Free Rod Handling 1, Vol 11.1, Hoisting OperationsDrill Safe29 August 2018Comment

Workplace Safety: The Good, the Bad, the Annoying?

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of safety in the workplace? If you work in an industrial environment you probably thought of signs, rules and paperwork…lots of paperwork.

People aspects, People driven safety, Vol 11.2Drill Safe19 August 2018JvR Safety, Jacob de ConingComment

Preparing Your Workforce for Industry 4.0

We recently took part in a fascinating webinar presented by Suzanne Hattingh and the ASDSA (Association of Skills Development Providers of South Africa) on "The impact of the 4th industrial revolution on the world of work".

Vol 11.2, People aspects, 4th IRDrill Safe19 August 2018Comment

SiMINE: Mining Simulation

SiMINE is a physical Mining Simulation used to expose and build Systems Thinking capability. It is also the platform for testing Mining 4.0 technologies and organisational design.

Vol 11.2, People aspects, 4th IRDrill Safe19 August 2018SiMine, @MandelaMiningPrecintComment

Use of Wrenches

Have a look at this short reference sheet for the proper use of wrenches, from Rigid.

Use and Abuse of Wrenches, Hoisting Operations, Vol 10.1Drill Safe28 July 2018Rigid, Proper use of wrenchComment

Risks of Using Wrenches in Exploration Drilling Operations

We were recently made aware of a fatality involving the use of a pipe wrench. Have a look at this article, which analyses the use of wrenches in drilling operations.