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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
BACKUP HAND DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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PPE Requirements - Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Full
Face Shield, Work Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back
Support and Fall Protection.
Review rig specific JSAs on cutting and slipping
drilling line and hoisting personnel.
Inspect Equipment:Anti-Fall equipment, block hanging line, bosuns
chair, shackles ,block slings, line cutter and hand
tools used for the job.
READY TO HANG BLOCKS
(Assuming drill pipe is in rotary table)
Drill String should be positioned at bottom of last
casing string and well secured.
Ensure that well bore is static.
Assist in setting slips (with drill string at proper height).
After blocks are lowered, stand clear while elevators
are unlatched.
Assist as directed in inspecting drilling line, while
Driller is raising blocks.
After blocks are raised to proper position, assist in
using air / hydraulic hoist for installing safety valve.
Assist as directed in tightening drill pipe safety valveto the proper make up torque (do not put tongs on
open / close area of drill pipe safety valve).
Stand clear while blocks are moved to the proper
position for installation of block hanging line.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air / hydraulic hoist.
JSAs should be rig specific.
Rig manager is required on the
floor when using bosuns chair.
Use fall protection, 100% tie offand avoid pinch points.
Operational issues may
change position of drill string.
Ensure that proper lifting
techniques are used.
Avoid pinch points and stay out
of Drillers view.
Keep hands clear while line is
spooling on drum.
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
Avoid pinch points and ensurefloor is clear of trip hazards.
Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of the
red zone (between rig tongs).
Ensure brake handle is locked
down after positioning blocks.
Attach directly to shackle.
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Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
While Derrickman is lifted, use tag line to position
Derrickman properly.
While Derrickman is lowered, use tag line to position
Derrickman properly.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store for later use.
Assist with removal of guards from front of
drawworks.
Assist with removal of automatic driller / weight
indicator load cells off dead line.
Assist with removal of secondary safety clamp and
drilling line anchor clamp.
Assist in securing tag line to drilling line, use tag line
to pull initial drilling line from drum.
Assist in taping drilling line area being cut.
Assist in placing drilling line in line cutter properly.
Ensure drilling line is secured prior to cutting, to
avoid any recoil in line.
READY TO CUT DRILLING LINE
Assist in cutting drilling line, operate cutter from the
proper side (closed/pump side).
Assist in storing cutter properly.
Assist in pulling drilling line off drum and guide line
out V-door / beaver slide.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified person.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Avoid pinch points and store
guards in safe position.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper handtools.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Watch for burs / wickers, cover
line cutter.
Use proper PPE, Full-face
shield and avoid pinch points.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Do not let
drilling line slide through hands.
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BACKUP HAND DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
3
Assist in attaching air/hydraulic hoist to drilling line
when there is three wraps left on drum.
Assist in pulling remaining drilling line off drum with
air / hydraulic hoist.
Assist with proper removal of drilling line clamp and
inspect for wear.
Assist in removing the remainder of drilling line from
drum using air/hydraulic hoist.
Assist in lowering cut off drilling line down beaver-
slide / Vdoor and store properly for disposal.
Assist in Installation of drilling line in drum.
Stand clear while drum rotates forward to proper
position for installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in attaching snatch block to fast line and raise
with air / hydraulic hoist to keep proper tension on
drilling line while spooling drilling line on drum.
Assist with removal of snatch block and air / hydrau-
lic hoist.
Ensure line is slipping through anchor properly.
Have adequate communications from rig floor to
drilling line stand / anchor area (use mechanical
assist to feed line off of drilling line spool).
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to remove clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Avoid pinch points and use
proper tools.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down. Watch for burs / wickers
and avoid pinch points. Use
proper hand tools to install
clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
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Assist in installing drilling line anchor clamp and
secondary anchor safety clamp.
Stand clear while blocks are raised to proper heightfor removal of block hanging line.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
While Derrickman is being lifted to proper position,
pay attention to hand signals and verbal direction
from the Derrickman.
Ensure block hanging line is disconnected from top
of the blocks and placed in stored position.
Assist in lowering Derrickman to proper position,
paying attention to hand signals and verbal direction.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store properly.
Assist with removal of drill pipe safety valve. Lift drill
pipe safety valve with air / hydraulic hoist.
Assist Driller in checking crown-o-matic for proper
setting on first stand of tubulars.
END OF PROCEDURE
Inspect all clamping devices on
anchor (brass inserts, anchor
bolts and nuts) tighten to
proper torque in sequence (use
torque wrench). After initial trip
in re-torque anchor clamping
device.
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified personnel.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Spool line on air / hydraulic
winch properly to prevent
fouling.
Use verbal communication.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Store under Rig Managers
control.
Avoid pinch points and ensure
floor is clear of trip hazards.Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of the
red zone (between rig tongs).
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
DERRICKMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
. 1
PPE Requirements Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Full
Face Shield, Work Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back
Support and Fall Protection.
Review rig specific JSAs on cutting and slipping
drilling line and hoisting personnel.
Inspect Equipment:Anti-Fall equipment, block hanging line, bosuns
chair, shackles ,block slings, line cutter and hand
tools used for the job.
READY TO HANG BLOCKS
(Assuming drill pipe is in rotary table)
Drill String should be positioned at bottom of last
casing string and well secured.
Assist Driller to ensure that well bore is static.
Assist as directed in inspecting drilling line, while
Driller is raising blocks.
Prepare to secure hanging line to top of blocks.
Locate proper tools for job.
Inspect and put on proper size lifting harness /
bosuns chair.
Attach harness / bosuns chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
Direct hoist operator to lift to proper position, use
hand signals and verbal direction.
Disconnect block hanging line from stored position.
JSAs should be rig specific.
Rig manager is required on the
floor when using bosuns chair.
Use fall protection, 100% tie offand avoid pinch points.
Notify Rig Manager that
personnel will be lifted by air/
hydraulic hoist and that drill
line is ready to be cut.
Operational issues may
change position of drill string.
Keep hands clear while line is
spooling on drum.
Tools should be 100% tied off.
Use proper lifting device. Use
100% tie off (refer to JSA on
lifting personnel with air/
hydraulic hoist).
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified person.
Keep feet and hands clear of
catch points.
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Attach block-hanging line to top of blocks.
Direct hoist operator to lower to proper position, use
hand signals and verbal direction.
Remove harness / bosuns chair and store for later
use.
Assist with proper removal of guards from front of
drawworks.
Assist with proper removal of automatic Driller/
weight indicator load cells off dead line.
Stand clear while blocks are lowered slowly (hang-
ing line takes full weight of blocks).
Use derrick climber assist to visually inspect the
blocks to ensure that blocks are hung properly.
Assist in securing tag line to drilling line, use tag line
to pull drilling line from drum.
Assist in taping drilling line area being cut.
Assist in placing drilling line in line cutter properly.
Assist in securing drilling line prior to cutting, to
avoid any recoil in line.
READY TO CUT DRILLING LINE
Assist in pulling drilling line off drum and guide line
out V-door/beaver slide.
Assist in attaching air/hydraulic hoist to drilling line
when there is three wraps left on drum.
Stand clear while remaining drilling line is pulled offdrum with air / hydraulic hoist.
Block hanging line should be
attached at the crown. Use
verbal communication. Do not
use stationary cable and
clamps on block hanging eye.
Keep feet and hands clear of
catch points.
Avoid pinch points and store
guards in safe position.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Ensure blocks slowly rest on
backside of derrick.
Ensure tie off line and shackle
is properly aligned and secure.
Use 100% tie off.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Watch for burs / wickers, cover
line cutter.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Do not let
drilling line slide through hands.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers andavoid pinch points.
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DERRICKMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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Inform Driller to stop drum when drilling line clamp is
accessible for removal.
Assist with proper removal of drilling line clamp and
inspect for wear.
Assist in pulling remainder of drilling line from drum
using air / hydraulic hoist.
Assist in slowly lowering cut off drilling line down
beaver-slide / Vdoor and store properly for disposal.
Assist in positioning drum for drilling line installation.
Assist in proper Installation of drilling line in drum.
Inform Driller to rotate drum forward to proper
position for installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist with proper installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in keeping proper tension on drilling line while
drill line is spooled on drum (for tension attach
snatch block to fast line and raise with air/hydraulic
hoist until proper tension is on line).
Assist in proper removal of snatch block and air/hydraulic hoist.
Inform Driller, when proper amount of drilling line is
on drum according to rig design.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to remove clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers andavoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Ensure brake is locked down.
Watch for pinch points and
watch for burs / wickers.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to install clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Ensure
brake is locked down.
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Assist with proper installation of drawworks guards,
load cells, drilling line anchor clamp and secondary
anchor safety clamp.
Stand clear while blocks are raised to proper heightfor removal of block hanging line.
Inspect and put on proper size lifting harness /
bosuns chair.
Attach harness / bosuns chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
Direct hoist operator to lift to proper position, use
hand signals and verbal direction.
Disconnect block hanging line from top of blocks.
Secure block-hanging line in proper position.
Direct hoist operator to lower to proper position, use
hand signals and verbal direction.
Remove harness / bosuns chair and store properly.
Prepare to finish trip.
END OF PROCEDURE
Inspect all clamping devices on
anchor (brass inserts, anchor
bolts and nuts) tighten to
proper torque in sequence (use
torque wrench). After initial trip
in re-torque anchor clamping
device.
Use proper lifting device. Use
100% tie off (refer to JSA on
lifting personnel with air /
hydraulic hoist).
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified personnel.
Keep feet and hands clear of
catch points.
Keep feet and hands clear of
catch points.
Store under Rig Managers
control.
Review JSA on 100% tie off.
Verbally confirm 100% tied off
with Driller (use radio).
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
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PPE Requirements - Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Full
Face Shield, Work Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back
Support and Fall Protection.
Review rig specific JSAs on cutting and slipping drilling
line and hoisting personnel. Notify Rig Manager that
bosuns chair is needed for lifting employees.
Inspect Equipment:Anti-Fall equipment, block hanging line, bosuns
chair, shackles, block slings, line cutter and hand
tools used for the job.
READY TO HANG BLOCKS
(Assuming drill pipe is in rotary table)
Drill String should be positioned at bottom of last
casing string and well secured.
Ensure that well bore is static.
Ensure slips are set (with drill string at proper height).
Lower blocks for unlatching elevators.
Ensure that elevators are unlatched using proper
handles.
Raise blocks to proper position for installing safety
valve in drill pipe, using low drum clutch.
Install safety valve using air/hydraulic lifting hoist.
Ensure drill pipe safety valve is tightened to proper
make up torque.
Raise blocks slowly while inspecting drilling line on
drum for bad spots in the line.
JSAs should be rig specific.
Rig manager is required on the
floor when using bosuns chair.
Use fall protection, 100% tie offand avoid pinch points.
Notify Rig Manager that
personnel will be lifted by air/
hydraulic hoist and that drill
line is ready to be cut.
Operational issues may
change position of drill string.
Ensure that proper lifting
techniques are used
Avoid pinch points.
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
Avoid pinch points and ensure
floor is clear of trip hazards.
Ensure safety valve is in the
open position.
If line damage is found, slip
extra line (as required) before
cutting.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
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Move blocks to proper position for installation of
block hanging line.
Ensure that Derrickman is raised to the top of the
blocks.
Ensure block-hanging line is properly attached to topof blocks.
Ensure Derrickman is lowered to floor and is discon-
nected from hoist line.
Ensure proper removal of guards from front of
drawworks.
Ensure proper removal of automatic driller / weight
indicator load cells off dead line.
Unlock brake handle and lower blocks slowly until
hanging line takes full weight of blocks.
Instruct Derrickman to use derrick assist to visually
inspect blocks and ensure that blocks are hung
properly.
Visually inspect brake linkages and brake bands.
Ensure proper removal of secondary safety clamp
and drilling line anchor clamp.
Ensure tag line is secured to drilling line, use tag line
to pull initial drilling line from drum.
Slowly reverse proper amount of drilling line off the
drawworks drum according to ton mileage program.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down after positioning blocks.
Use proper lifting device. Use
100% tie off. (Refer to JSA on
lifting personnel with air/
hydraulic hoist).
Block hanging line should beattached at the crown. Use
verbal communication with the
Derrickman. Do not use
stationary cable and clamps on
block hanging eye.
Avoid pinch points and store
guards in safe position.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Ensure blocks slowly rest on
backside of derrick.
Ensure 100% tie off.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Avoid pinch points.
Avoid pinch points. If using
drawworks to reverse drilling
line, ensure that drawworks is
in reverse before clutching.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
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Tape drilling line area being cut.
Ensure drilling line is placed in line cutter properly.
Secure drilling line prior to cutting to avoid any recoil
in line.
READY TO CUT DRILLING LINE
Instruct motorman to cut drilling line, operating from
the proper side (closed/pump side) of the cutter.
Ensure line cutter is released and stored properly.
Reverse drilling line off drum and guide line out V-
door / beaver slide.
Ensure air/hydraulic hoist is attached to drilling line
when there is three wraps left on drum.
Using air/hydraulic hoist pull remaining drilling line
off drum.
Stop drum when drilling line clamp is accessible for
removal. Lock down brake handle.
Ensure proper removal of drilling line clamp and
inspect for wear.
Ensure that remainder of drilling line is pulled from
drum using air / hydraulic hoist.
Slowly lower cut off drilling line down beaver-slide /
Vdoor and store properly for disposal.
Unlock brake handle and position drum for drilling
line installation.
Ensure proper Installation of drilling line in drum.
Rotate drum forward to proper position for installa-
tion of drilling line clamp. Lock down brake handle.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Ensure proper PPE, Full-face
shield and avoid pinch points.
Cover line cutter.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to remove clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watches for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
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Ensure proper installation of drilling line clamp.
Unlock brake handle. Ensure proper tension is kept on
drilling line while spooling drilling line on drum (for
tension attach snatch block to fast line and raise withair/hydraulic hoist until proper tension is on line).
Ensure proper removal of snatch block and air/
hydraulic hoist.
Spool proper amount of drilling line on drum accord-
ing to rig design (use mechanical assist to feed line
off of drilling line spool). Drilling line spool should be
equipped with brake.
Lock brake handle and ensure proper installation of
drawworks guards, load cells, drilling line anchor
clamp and secondary anchor safety clamp.
Unlock brake handle and raise blocks to proper
height for removal of block hanging line.
Lock brake handle down. Raise Derrickman to top of
blocks.
Ensure block-hanging line is properly removed and
secured to derrick.
Ensure Derrickman is lowered to floor and is discon-
nected from hoist line.
Unlock brake handle and raise blocks to proper
position for removal of drill pipe safety valve.
Ensure drawworks is shut
down completely. Watch for
burs / wickers and avoid pinch
points. Use proper hand tools
to install clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watches for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watches for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watches for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Inspect all clamping devices on
anchor (brass inserts Anchor
bolts and nuts) tighten to
proper torque in sequence (use
torque wrench). After initial trip
in re-torque anchor clamping
device.
Use proper lifting device. Use
100% tie off (refer to JSA on
lifting personnel with air /hydraulic hoist).
Watch for overhead loads.
Watches for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Ensure weight indicator is
working properly.
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Ensure proper removal of drill pipe safety valve.
Ensure Derrickman is 100% tied off before raising
blocks, to run first stand of tubulars.
Check crown-o-matic for proper setting on first stand
of tubulars.
END OF PROCEDURE
Watch pinch points. Use full
opening lifting eye and air /
hydraulic hoist (store in proper
position).
Verbally confirm (with radio)
that Derrickman is 100% tied
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
LEAD TONG HAND DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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PPE Requirements - Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Full
Face Shield, Work Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back
Support and Fall Protection.
Review rig specific JSAs on cutting and slipping
drilling line and hoisting personnel.
Inspect Equipment:Anti-Fall equipment, block hanging line, bosuns
chair, shackles ,block slings, line cutter and hand
tools used for the job.
READY TO HANG BLOCKS
(Assuming drill pipe is in rotary table)
Drill String should be positioned at bottom of last
casing string and well secured.
Ensure that well bore is static.
Assist in setting slips (with drill string at proper
height).
After blocks are lowered, stand clear while elevators
are unlatched.
Assist as directed in inspecting drilling line, while
Driller is raising blocks.
After blocks are raised to proper position, assist in
using air / hydraulic hoist for installing safety valve.
Assist as directed in tightening drill pipe safety valveto the proper make up torque.
Stand clear while blocks are moved to the proper
position for installation of block hanging line.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
JSAs should be rig specific.
Rig manager is required on the
floor when using bosuns chair.
Use fall protection, 100% tie offand avoid pinch points.
Operational issues may
change position of drill string.
Ensure that proper lifting
techniques are used.
Avoid pinch points and stay out
of Drillers view.
Keep hands clear while line is
spooling on drum.
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
Avoid pinch points and ensurefloor is clear of trip hazards.
Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of the
red zone (between rig tongs).
Ensure brake handle is locked
down after positioning blocks.
Attach directly to shackle.
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CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
While Derrickman is lifted, use tag line to position
Derrickman properly.
While Derrickman is lowered, use tag line to position
Derrickman properly.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store for later use.
Assist with removal of guards from front of
drawworks.
Assist with removal of automatic driller / weight
indicator load cells off dead line.
Assist with removal of secondary safety clamp and
drilling line anchor clamp.
Assist in securing tag line to drilling line, use tag line
to pull initial drilling line from drum.
Assist in taping drilling line area being cut.
Assist in placing drilling line in line cutter properly.
Ensure drilling line is secured prior to cutting, to
avoid any recoil in line.
READY TO CUT DRILLING LINE
Assist in cutting drilling line, operate cutter from the
proper side (closed/pump side).
Assist in storing cutter properly.
Assist in pulling drilling line off drum and guide line
out V-door / beaver slide.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified person.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Avoid pinch points and store
guards in safe position.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper handtools.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Watch for burs / wickers, cover
line cutter.
Use proper PPE, Full-face
shield and avoid pinch points.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Do not let
drilling line slide through hands.
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LEAD TONG HAND DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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Assist in attaching air/hydraulic hoist to drilling line
when there is three wraps left on drum.
Assist in pulling remaining drilling line off drum with
air / hydraulic hoist.
Assist with proper removal of drilling line clamp and
inspect for wear.
Assist in removing the remainder of drilling line from
drum using air/hydraulic hoist.
Assist in lowering cut off drilling line down beaver-
slide / Vdoor and store properly for disposal.
Assist in Installation of drilling line in drum.
Stand clear while drum rotates forward to proper
position for installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in attaching snatch block to fast line and raise
with air / hydraulic hoist to keep proper tension on
drilling line while spooling drilling line on drum.
Assist with removal of snatch block and air / hydraulic
hoist.
Ensure line is slipping through anchor properly.
Have adequate communications from rig floor to
drilling line stand / anchor area (use mechanical
assist to feed line off of drilling line spool).
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to remove clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Avoid pinch points and use
proper tools.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down. Watch for burs / wickers
and avoid pinch points. Use
proper hand tools to install
clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
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LEAD TONG HAND DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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Assist in installing drilling line anchor clamp and
secondary anchor safety clamp.
Stand clear while blocks are raised to proper heightfor removal of block hanging line.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
While Derrickman is being lifted to proper position,
pay attention to hand signals and verbal directionfrom the Derrickman.
Ensure block hanging line is disconnected from top
of the blocks and placed in stored position.
Assist in lowering Derrickman to proper position,
paying attention to hand signals and verbal direction.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store properly.
Assist with removal of drill pipe safety valve (do not
put tongs on open / close area of drill pipe safetyvalve). Lift drill pipe safety valve with air / hydraulic
hoist.
Assist Driller in checking crown-o-matic for proper
setting on first stand of tubulars.
END OF PROCEDURE
Inspect all clamping devices on
anchor (brass inserts, anchor
bolts and nuts) tighten to
proper torque in sequence (use
torque wrench). After initial trip
in re-torque anchor clamping
device.
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified personnel.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Spool line on air / hydraulic
winch properly to prevent
fouling.
Use verbal communication.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Store under Rig Managers
control.
Avoid pinch points and ensure
floor is clear of trip hazards.Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of the
red zone (between rig tongs).
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
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DRILLING LINE
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RILLING
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DRILLING LINE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
MOTORMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
PPE Requirements - Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Full
Face Shield, Work Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back
Support and Fall Protection.
Review rig specific JSAs on cutting and slipping
drilling line and hoisting personnel.
Inspect Equipment:Anti-Fall equipment, block hanging line, bosuns
chair, shackles ,block slings, line cutter and hand
tools used for the job.
READY TO HANG BLOCKS
(Assuming drill pipe is in rotary table)
Drill String should be positioned at bottom of last
casing string and well secured.
Ensure that well bore is static.
Assist in setting slips (with drill string at proper
height).
After blocks are lowered, unlatch elevators using
proper handles.
After blocks are raised to proper position, use air /
hydraulic hoist for installing safety valve.
Assist as directed in tightening drill pipe safety valve
to the proper make up torque.
Assist as directed in inspecting drilling line, while
Driller is raising blocks.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to bosuns chair.
JSAs should be rig specific.
Rig manager is required on the
floor when using bosuns chair.
Use fall protection, 100% tie offand avoid pinch points.
Operational issues may
change position of drill string.
Ensure that proper lifting
techniques are used.
Avoid pinch points.
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.
Avoid pinch points and ensure
floor is clear of trip hazards.
Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of thered zone (between rig tongs).
Keep hands clear while line is
spooling on drum.
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified person.
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Motorman
MOTORMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
Romfor International Ltd.
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Operate hoist to lift Derrickman to proper position,
pay attention to hand signals and verbal direction
from the Derrickman.
Ensure block hanging line is disconnected from
stored position.
Ensure block-hanging line is attached to top of the
blocks.
Lower Derrickman to proper position, pay attention
to hand signals and verbal direction.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store for later use.
Assist with removal of guards from front of
drawworks.
Assist Driller in visually inspecting brake linkages
and brake bands.
Assist with removal of automatic driller / weight
indicator load cells off dead line.
Assist with removal of secondary safety clamp and
drilling line anchor clamp.
Assist in securing tag line to drilling line, use tag line
to pull initial drilling line from drum.
Tape drilling line area being cut.
Assist in placing drilling line in line cutter properly.
Ensure drilling line is secured prior to cutting, to
avoid any recoil in line.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Spool line on air / hydraulic
winch properly to prevent
fouling.
Block hanging line should be
attached at the crown. Use
verbal communication. Do not
use stationary cable and
clamps on block hanging eye.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Avoid pinch points and store
guards in safe position.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Avoid pinch points; ensure
100% tie off. Use proper hand
tools.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers.
Watch for burs / wickers, cover
line cutter.
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MOTORMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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READY TO CUT DRILLING LINE
Cut drilling line, operating from the proper side
(closed/pump side) of the cutter.
Release line cutter and store properly.
Assist in pulling drilling line off drum and guide line
out V-door / beaver slide.
Assist in attaching air/hydraulic hoist to drilling line
when there is three wraps left on drum.
Operate air / hydraulic hoist to pull remaining drilling
line off drum.
Assist with proper removal of drilling line clamp and
inspect for wear.
Remove the remainder of drilling line from drum
using air/hydraulic hoist.
Slowly lower cut off drilling line down beaver-slide /
Vdoor and store properly for disposal.
Assist in Installation of drilling line in drum.
Stand clear while drum rotates forward to proper
position for installation of drilling line clamp.
Assist in installation of drilling line clamp.
Attach snatch block to fast line and raise with air /
hydraulic hoist to keep proper tension on drilling line
while spooling drilling line on drum.
Use proper PPE, Full-face
shield and avoid pinch points.
Avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers avoid
pinch points. Do not let drilling
line slide through hands.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers avoid
pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use proper
hand tools to remove clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points. Use tag line.
Avoid pinch points and use
proper tools.
Ensure brake handle is locked
down. Watch for burs / wickers
and avoid pinch points. Use
proper hand tools to install
clamp.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
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MOTORMAN DRILLING LINE
CUT AND SLIP DRILLING LINE
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Assist with removal of snatch block and air / hydraulic
hoist.
Have enough excess drill line available for slipping
onto drum according to JSA and rig design.
Ensure line is slipping through anchor properly.
Have adequate communications from rig floor todrilling line stand / anchor area (use mechanical
assist to feed line off of drilling line spool).
Install drilling line anchor clamp and secondary
anchor safety clamp.
Stand clear while blocks are raised to proper height
for removal of block hanging line.
Assist Derrickman, in attaching harness / bosuns
chair to air/hydraulic hoist.
Ensure tag line is attached to back D ring of
harness / bosuns chair.
Operate hoist to lift Derrickman to proper position,
pay attention to hand signals and verbal direction
from the Derrickman.
Ensure block hanging line is disconnected from top
of the blocks and placed in stored position.
Lower Derrickman to proper position, pay attention
to hand signals and verbal direction.
Assist in removing air / hydraulic winch from harness
/ bosuns chair and store properly.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for burs / wickers and
avoid pinch points.
Watch for overhead loads.
Watch for burs / wickers andavoid pinch points.
Inspect all clamping devices on
anchor (brass inserts, anchor
bolts and nuts) tighten to
proper torque in sequence (use
torque wrench). After initial trip
in re-torque anchor clamping
device.
Attach directly to shackle.
Ensure tag line is manned by
qualified personnel.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Spool line on air / hydraulic
winch properly to prevent
fouling.
Use verbal communication. Do
not use stationary cable and
clamps on block hanging eye.
Ensure Derrickmans feet and
hands are clear of catch points.
Store under Rig Managers
control.
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MOTORMAN DRILLING LINE
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Assist with removal of drill pipe safety valve. Lift drill
pipe safety valve with air / hydraulic hoist.
Assist Driller in checking crown-o-matic for propersetting on first stand of tubulars.
END OF PROCEDURE
Avoid pinch points and ensure
floor is clear of trip hazards.
Ensure safety valve is in the
open position. Stay out of the
red zone (between rig tongs).
Use full open lifting eye for
hoisting safety valve.