Rig Inspection Workshop

Land Rigs

Lloyds Register Energy - Drilling

Training Academy

The Training Academys Rig Inspection Workshops aim to reduce your business risk
and improve the efficiency of your staff and organization.
In order to ensure optimum performance
of your rig, reduce downtime and
maintain safety of your personnel, planned
maintenance and accurate inspections are
essential.
Lloyds Register Energy - Drillings Rig
Inspection Workshop teaches the
inspection and maintenance procedures
required to ensure equipment integrity on
land rigs. Candidates learn to implement
the relevant standards and understand
industry requirements so that they can
verify the condition of a rigs equipment
and improve safety, thus reducing the
number of accidents and protecting the
asset.

Who should attend?

This workshop is aimed at:
drilling supervisors
drilling engineers
drilling managers
HSE managers
rig managers
maintenance supervisors
toolpushers
drillers
mechanics
electricians
Aims
After completing this workshop, attendees
are able to:
independently carry out a basic (visual)
rig inspection
describe the main inspection criteria
for major equipment
identify major items that have an
impact on the safety and operation
of a rig
recognize the indicators of the overall
condition of a drilling rig

list the relevant standards (such as API)

and their implications for drilling
equipment
understand the basics of EX equipment
installed in hazardous areas
evaluate basic maintenance and
inspection procedures on the rig to
identify compliance with good working
practices and industry standards
understand the basics of well control
equipment operation
Workshop content
This workshop deals with the most
common equipment deficiencies and
recurring problems found over the course
of more than 5,000 drilling rig surveys
performed by Lloyds Register Energy Drilling.
The workshop describes and explains
the working principles of major drilling
equipment using detailed examples from
our technical inspection database.

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Agenda
Day 1
Introduction, drilling equipment: drawworks, rotary table, top drive, swivel, crowntravelling block, derrick, winches, lifting and handling equipment. Mud pumps and
mud processing equipment.

Day 2
Diesel engines, air compressors, eddy current brake and electrical safety in hazardous
areas. Cranes, general safety and pollution control.

Day 3
Well control equipment: ram type BOPs, annular preventers, gate valves, choke and
kill manifold; BOP HPU part 1 and 2 Final exam (multiple choice questions)

Structure
The Rig Inspection Workshop consists of
three days of interactive classroom sessions
with time for group participation and
discussion.
Additionally, we provide the candidates
with the following:
a checklist format for major equipment
to assist with correct maintenance and
inspections
multiple examples of good and bad
practices, including photos
presentation of improvements and new
designs of drilling equipment
further explanation of the workshop
manual
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the
course, attendees receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate is valid for five
years. Attendees who score below 70%
on the final exam receive a certificate of
attendance.

Duration
The basic workshop is conducted over
three days.

Lloyds Register Energy is a world-leading

independent risk management organization
working to improve our clients quality, safety,
environmental and business performance.
In choosing Lloyds Register Energy, you are
assured of a service which provides:
p
 ractical experience and expertise in all
aspects of the strategic and operational
management of safety, reliability, business
and project risk
access to multi-disciplinary teams with
competence across all aspects of design,
construction, risk management, monitoring
and inspection
a cost-effective solution focused on your
concerns and enhancing your project,
drawing on our long experience and
combined services

Additional modules may be added to the

basic Rig Inspection Workshop to further
develop attendees knowledge in specific
areas. In addition, customized workshops
can be created for individual companies.
Educational path
Attendees who have completed the Rig
Inspection Workshop and would like to
expand their knowledge are encouraged
to attend other Training Academy courses
and training programs.
Please contact us for additional
opportunities and training aimed at
personal career development.

Related Services
Asset integrity
QHSE and risk management
Regulatory compliance and verification
Training

To find out more about how we can help you, please visit:
www.lredacademy.org
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