Safety Regulations and Risk Prevention Guidelines for Drilling Operations

Safety Regulations and Risk Prevention Guidelines for Drilling Operations

Drilling operations are high-risk engineering activities that combine heavy machinery, working at heights, underground operations, and electrical work. Ensuring safety requires a systematic and standardized set of operating procedures and proactive risk awareness from all personnel. This guide aims to clarify core safety regulations and key risk prevention measures, with the goal of achieving "zero accidents" and ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment, and the project.

I. Safety Regulations for Personnel and Site Management

1. Pre-job Preparation and Training: All personnel, especially operators, must receive pre-job safety training, familiarizing themselves with equipment hazard zones, operating procedures, and emergency plans. During operations, personnel must correctly and consistently wear personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, close-fitting work clothes, non-slip safety shoes, and protective gloves. Long hair must be secured inside the helmet.

2. Site Layout and Warning Signs: Before operations, the site must be cleared and leveled to ensure a stable foundation for the equipment. Clear and separate pedestrian and material transport routes must be planned. Conspicuous and sturdy safety warning signs and protective barriers must be installed in hazardous areas (such as the drilling rig's rotation range and mud pits).

3. Strict Behavioral Discipline: When the drilling rig is in operation, no one is allowed to adjust, clean, repair, or approach rotating or moving parts (such as the turntable, wire ropes, and drill pipes). When raising or lowering drill strings, no one is allowed to stand or cross beneath the drill string or within its swing range.

II. Risk Prevention in Equipment Operation and Process Control

1. Daily Equipment Inspection System: Before starting work each day, a strict equipment safety checklist must be followed, including but not limited to: checking for wear and tear on wire ropes, the reliability of brakes and clutches, the tightness of all connecting bolts, the sealing of hydraulic lines, and whether safety protection devices (such as protective covers) are complete and effective.

2. Standardized Operating Procedures: Raising and lowering drill strings must be smooth; sudden lifting and lowering are strictly prohibited. When dealing with complex situations such as stuck or dropped drill strings, experienced personnel must be in charge, operating according to the predetermined plan; blind handling is strictly prohibited. Electrical lines must be properly installed, with waterproof insulation and reliable grounding. 3. Underground Risk Assessment: When working in geological formations that may contain harmful gases (such as methane), are prone to collapse, or have high-pressure water layers, special safety measures such as detection, ventilation, or reinforcement must be taken in advance. Continuously monitor conditions within the borehole and immediately take corrective action if any abnormalities are detected (e.g., abnormal mud flow).

III. Emergency Preparedness and Long-Term Safety Culture Development

1. Emergency Resource Allocation: The construction site must be equipped with qualified first-aid kits and fire extinguishing equipment, and all personnel must be aware of their location and how to use them, and be familiar with emergency contact information and escape routes.

2. Response to Adverse Weather Conditions: In case of strong winds, thunderstorms, heavy rain, or other adverse weather conditions, all outdoor high-altitude work should be stopped immediately, and preparations should be made for equipment protection and personnel evacuation.

3. Cultivating a Safety Culture: Establish a mechanism for team members to remind and supervise each other and proactively report potential hazards. Regularly organize safety reviews and risk assessments, internalizing safety regulations into everyone's behavior and team instincts. Safety is not a cost, but the most important investment in life and efficiency.

Following these guidelines and integrating systematic protection into every detail of the operation is the fundamental way to build a long-term safety mechanism for drilling operations.