Rig Evaluation Rules of Inspection

Rig Evaluation Safety Rule

The accuracy and collection of data during a rig evaluation will be sacrificed before
any safety rule will be violated.

Procedures and operating rules

Some assistance by rig personnel is normally required during an inspection. Listed below is a detailed
outline of the amount of help that may be required during survey. M-I/Swaco personnel do not wish to be
responsible for dismantling Contractor or third party owned equipment.

Shale Shakers

Item Action Safety Issue Assistance required

Check shaker level Place level on shaker bed Slip Hazard, mechanical None required
hazard-check for guards &
covers

Inspect jacking Loosen locking bolts, Slip Hazard, mechanical None required
system function test jacks. hazard-check for guards &
covers

Check counter Turn off shaker, remove
weight setting counter weight covers,
observe weights
Check condition of Turn off shaker remove
screen rails & screens. Check for
basket excessive rust & wear.
Slip hazard, mechanical Contractor rep. with
hazard, lockout-tagout unit proper authorization
Slip Hazard, mechanical Contractor rep
hazard-check for guards &
covers depending upon
location and unit type may
need lockout-tagout

Check direction, Apply measuring instrument,
type of motion, read & record information
stroke length
Visually inspect Observe conditions
exposed wiring
Check drive belt Turn off unit. Lockout-
tension tagout, remove guard, check
tension
Inspect lubrication Remove non-sealed access
mechanism panel. View as per
manufacture specifications
Function test spray Contact proper personnel
bars function valves, and angle
adjustment
Slip & mechanical hazard None required
possible, check for guards
and covers.
Slip & mechanical hazard None required
possible, check for guards
and covers.
Slip hazard, mechanical Contractor rep. with
hazard, lockout-tagout unit proper authorization
Slip & mechanical hazard None required
possible, check for guards
and covers.
Slip & mehcanical hazzard, Contractor rep
possible, check for guards
and covers, possible contact
with drilling fluid.

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Hydrocyclones

Item Action Safety Issue Assistance required

Function test unit Receive permission from
operator to operate unit,
read operating pressure,
check for plugged cone,
observe type of discharge,
check density of discharge
Inspect cones Turn off unit, lockout-tagout
unit, remove and inspect
cones for wear.
Function test valves Turn off unit. Function
valves
Check the pump Turn off unit, isolate pump,
impeller size & lockout-tagout remove
condition if housing, observe
necessary.
Check sheave size Turn off unit, lockout-tagout
if necessary unit, remove safety guards
and measure diameters
Slip hazard , possible
mechanical hazard if unit is
mounted over shaker
Slip hazard Slip hazard ,
possible mechanical hazard if
unit is mounted over shaker if
unit is mounted over shaker,
lockout-tagout unit
Slip hazard , possible
mechanical hazard if unit is
mounted over shaker
Slip hazard , possible
mechanical hazard. lockout-
tagout unit
Mechanical hazard, lockout –
tagout.
Contractor rep,
and/or mud engineer
on location
Contractor rep. with
proper authorization
No assistance
required
Contractor rep. with
proper authorization
Contractor rep.

Degasser
Function test the Receive permission from Slip hazard, mechanical Contractor rep,
unit. operator to operate unit, hazard check for guards and and/or mud engineer
read operating pressures, covers on location
check for plugged lines

Centrifuges – If Rig Owned—have Contractor representative present.

Item Action Safety Issue Assistance required
Check for free Turn off unit, Mechanical hazard, trapped Contractor rep. with
movement of bow, lockout/tagout, remove bolts kinetic energy. proper authorization
proper direction, l open lid, observe. Lockout/tagout
Check existence of Turn off unit, lockout/tagout Mechanical hazard, trapped Contractor rep. with
torque overload unit. Observe type and kinetic energy. proper authorization
safety device. condition of device Lockout/tagout
Check existence of Observe & function test the Slip hazard, No assistance
dilution rate flow valves. Note location and required
meter condition of lines and hoses
Check condition of Turn off unit, lockout/tagout Mechanical hazard, trapped Contractor rep. with
belts unit, remove belt guards, kinetic energy. proper authorization
check belts Lockout/tagout
Check for proper Check bearing temp., check Slip hazard Contractor rep.
lubrication for evidence of recent
grease addition, check
proper fluid level in
gearbox.
Determine Bowl Check with service Mechanical hazard, Contractor rep. with
speed personnel, measure sheave Lockout/tagout unit proper authorization
diameters
Check for Operate unit, Slip hazard, mechanical No assistance
excessive vibration hazard check for guards required

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Mud pits:

Item Action Safety Issue Assistance required

Function test all Operate all valves, or valves Pressure hazard, slip hazard. Contractor rep,
valves no currently being used possible disruption in and/or mud engineer
operations on location
Test equalizer Close valve with unequal Slip hazard possible Contractor rep,
valves pressure on each side, disruption in operations and/or mud engineer
observe pit levels. on location
Function test Turn on agitators Mechanical hazard, check or Contractor rep,
agitators injury to others and/or mud engineer
on location
Measure pit Slip hazard No assistance
dimensions required
Observe piping View piping , both exterior Slip hazard, possible Contractor rep, with
and interior of pits, record , confined space , proper authorization
data lockout/tagout
Test mixing Mix, observe mixing of mud Slip hazard, chemical Contractor rep,
equipment material, read pressures contact, wear PPE, Possible and/or mud engineer
while mixing disruption in operations on location

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