Document No.: / ROS/08/TBT/005 / / Implemented: / 2015/08/18
Subject:
/ GENERIC SURFACE DRILLING TOOLBOX TALKS / Version: / 1.0
Site: / Date:
TALK TOPIC  / QUILL ROD
Company No. / Name / Signature

·  Always make use of a 3 metre quill rod that is a good condition.

·  Ensure the water swivel is always secure and look for water leaks.

·  The Drill Machine Drill Machine Operator shall daily inspect the water swivel; check the condition of the bearing and see if all the parts are secured. Grease the water swivel on a daily basis to ensure it stays lubricated.

·  Utilise pipe wrenches with sharp and clean teeth to attach and secure the water swivel;

·  Minimum two persons to hoist the quill rod into position with the third person on the top platform holding and supporting the quill rod;

·  Utilise the holding hook to secure the quill rod in an upright position when not in use.

·  The quill rod may not be a drill rod joint above the rotational head during normal drilling operations.

·  Supervisors shall assess the utilisation and the condition of quill rods on a daily basis to ensure quill rods comply with the above standards.

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TALK TOPIC  / HOW TO MEASURE THE STICK-UP
Company No. / Name / Signature

Core is the product that Rosond supply to the client. Core is what we get paid for!!

If we cannot measure the correct stick-up, it means that we cannot calculate the correct depth.

The following calculations to measure the stick-up must be done:

Core Barrel ------

+ Quill Rod ------

+ Rods ------

______

= TOTAL

- Stick-up ------

______

= DEPTH

______

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TALK TOPIC  / CLEAN AND INSPECT RODS
Company No. / Name / Signature

After pulling the rods, it is imported to clean and inspect the rods.

Why:

·  To identify cracks

·  To see if rod threads are worn out

·  To identify damaged threads

·  To prevent rod fishing

·  To extend rod life

·  Steel, dirt and grease forms a grinding paste around the rod thread

How:

·  Clean rod threads with rag soaked in diesel

·  Wash away all dirt and grease for the first 15cm

·  Inspect for cracks and damaged threads

·  Use a file to repair threads

·  Inspect the rod wall to ensure that it is thick enough to prevent the box end to press over the pin end.


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TALK TOPIC  / CHANGE CHUCK JAWS
Company No. / Name / Signature

When changing the chuck jaws you must:

·  Elevate chuck to position where it can be worked on properly.

·  Isolate and Lockout machine

·  Remove chuck guard.

·  Loosen bolts of bottom plate with correct tool (Allan key)

·  Remove bottom plate.

·  Remove jaws.

·  Install new jaws. No body parts below chuck in case jaws fall.

·  Install bottom plate

·  Install chuck guard. Guard must be in place before drilling starts.

·  Make sure that all cap screws are installed, and properly secured

·  Worn cap screws should be replaced.

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TALK TOPIC  / MACHINE START-UP
Company No. / Name / Signature

When starting the drilling machine you must:

·  Ensure that all operating controls are in neutral position

·  Do a visual inspection around the machine

·  Ensure that all guards are in place

·  Ensure employees standing clear from the machine

·  Inform crew that machine will be started

·  When all is ready and safe, the machine can be started.

It is important for the Operator and crew members to communicate to each other.

When communication is good, all is aware of what is going to happen – this way injuries and incidents are prevented.

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TALK TOPIC  / MACHINE GUARDING
Company No. / Name / Signature

HAZARD:

·  Hands can get caught in rotating equipment

·  Burn wounds to hands and other body parts

·  Loose clothing can get caught by rotating equipment, causing injuries to hands and arms.

·  Clothes can caught fire

·  Flying particles from machine

·  Keep guards closed at all times

·  Open small guard to change direction / change over wire line lever


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TALK TOPIC 
Company No. / Name / Signature

1.  Worn lifting Dogs

2.  Correct lifting dogs

·  Test the operation of the overshot before every run;

·  Check lifting dogs for wear and tear and correct operation of compression spring;

·  Check if the lifting dogs are not bend;

·  Check if the hooks are not worn;

·  Check the spear point for wear.

Note: Version Levels are Electronically Controlled

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