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MAKING A
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MAKING A
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BackupHand-ChainBackupHand-Chain
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
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TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger
Lines (proper length)
Slips
Upon the Driller’s instruction, assist in setting the
slips.
STAND CLEAR of elevators while connection is
broken and Top Drive assembly is being raised.
CONNECTION TO JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE - If
required, assist with pulling slips in Mouse Hole.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong
Heads
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OR
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
Broken Cable, Shackles
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Avoid drilling fluids.
Verify elevators are properly
latched.
WATCH OUT FOR TRAPPED
TORQUE. Lay slips on side
away from rotary table.
CONNECTION TO STAND IN DERRICK - STAND CLEAR
until ready to assist with stabbing pipe/stand.
Assist with stabbing pipe/stand.
Upon Driller’s instructions, unlatch lead tongs and
assist in pulling the slips using proper lifting
techniques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
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TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
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Romfor International Ltd. Backup Hand
STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lined, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger
Lines (proper length)
Slips
Upon the Driller’s instruction, assist setting the slips.
When drill collar clamp is in place, install pin and
tighten clamp properly.
STAND CLEAR while pump-through-lift-sub connection
is broken and Top Drive assembly is being raised.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies Keepers, Tong Heads
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THE PUMP THRU CONNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
Broken Cable, Shackles
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Minimum of two people.
FOLLOW INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES PER JSA.
Avoid tongs and snub lines
Unchain tongs from A-LEG.
Latch back-up tongs onto drill collar in Rotary Table,
using proper tong handles.
STAND CLEAR while lead tongs are latched onto
pump-through-sub.
Make the back-up tongs bite at the same time the
lead tongs bite; using the proper tong handles.
Keep the back-up tongs biting while the Driller breaks
the connection.
THE DRILL COLLAR CONNECTION IS BROKEN
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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After back-up tongs have been unlatched; chain back-
up tongs to A-leg.
After Rotary Table stops, unlatch lead tongs.
Assist in stabbing pump-through-sub into drill collar in
Mouse Hole.
Place chain-tong on pump-through-lift-sub.
Make up pump-through-sub with chain-tongs.
Remove chain-tongs and STAND CLEAR while drill
collar is being raised from Mouse Hole.
Assist in stabbing the drill collar from Mouse Hole into
the drill collar in the Rotary Table.
Upon Driller instruction, and lead tongs are latched
onto drill collar in Rotary Table, latch make up tongs
onto top drill collar using proper tong handles, and
make tongs bite.
Upon Driller’s instruction, STAND CLEAR while
connection is being torqued.
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THE DRILL COLLAR CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Upon Driller instructions, unlatch lead tongs.
After back-up tongs are unlatched, chain back-up
tongs to A-leg.
Loosen nut on drill collar clamp and remove pin.
Assist in pulling the slips, using proper lifting
techniques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
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Backup HandBackup Hand
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KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger
Lines (proper length)
Slips
AFTER THE ROTARY TABLE STOPS, unchain back-
up tongs from A-LEG
Upon the Driller’s instruction, assist in setting the
slips.
Set Slips, using proper lifting techniques
Latch back-up tongs onto bottom joint in Rotary Table,
using proper tong handles.
STAND CLEAR while lead tongs are latched onto Kelly.
Make the back-up tongs bite at the same time the
lead tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the back-up tongs biting while the Driller breaks
the connection
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
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THE CONNNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
Broken Cable, Shackles
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Minimum of two people.
Avoid tongs and snub lines.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - Before
rotating our, the Lead Tong Hand unlatches lower tongs.
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KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Hold back-up tongs clear while Driller rotates out.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, and the Lead
Tong Hand unlatches bottom set of tongs. Remove
bottom set of tongs.
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REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER -
Before spinning out, unlatch the top set of tongs,
using the proper tong handles.
Make back-up tongs bite on joint in Rotary Table,
using the propr tong handles, while Driller reverses out
Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, and the Lead Tong
Hand unlatches bottom set of tongs. Remove bottom
set of tongs.
Hold bottom set of tongs clear of Kelly.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the joint in the Mouse
Hole
STAND CLEAR, with tongs, while Driller spins Kelly.
After the Kelly stops, latch back-up tongs onto Kelly.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Do not get in Driller’s view.
Keep feet clear of the rotary
table and slip handles.
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Avoid drilling fluids.
Avoid tongs and snub lines.
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Unlatch the bottom set of tongs.
Hold back-up tongs clear while the Driller pulls the
Kelly joint out of the Mouse Hole.
Assist in stabbing the joint from Mouse Hole into the
joint in the Rotary Table.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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After the Kelly stops spinning, latch the back-up tongs
on Kelly joint, using the proper tong handles.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table
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THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the bottom set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
Hold back-up tongs clear and assist in pulling the
slips, using proper lifting techniques.
Chain back-up tongs to A-leg.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
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END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
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KE
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KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
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Romfor International Ltd. Backup Hand
STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hand Hat, Glasses Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger Heads
Lines (proper length)
Slips
After the rotary table stops, and upon the Driller’s
instruction, assist in setting the slips.
Set slips, using proper lifting techniques
When drill collar clamp is in place, install pin and
tighten clamp properly.
Unchain tongs from A-LEG.
Latch back-up tongs onto drill collar in Rotary Table,
using proper tong handles.
STAND CLEAR while lead tongs are latched onto
Kelly. Avoid tongs and snub lines.
Make the back-up tongs bite at the same time the
lead tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the back-up tongs biting while the Driller breaks
the connection.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies Keepers, Tong Heads
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THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong
Broken Cable, Shackles
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Minimum of two people.
FOLLOW INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES PER JSA.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - Before
rotating out, the Lead Tong Hand unlatches lower tongs.
Hold back-up tongs clear while Driller rotates out.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS, unlatch lead tongs, using
the proper tong handles.
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Do not get in Driller’s view.
Keep feet clear of the rotary
table and slip handles.
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REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER -
Before spinning out, unlatch the top set of tongs,
using the proper tong handles.
Make back-up tongs bite on drill collar in Rotary Table,
using the proper tong handles, while Driller reverses
out Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, lead tong Hand
unlatches bottom set of tongs.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the drill collar in the
Mouse Hole.
STAND CLEAR, with tongs, while Driller spins Kelly.
After the Kelly stops, latch back-up tongs onto Kelly.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the propr tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the bottom set of tongs.
Hold back-up tongs clear while the Driller pulls the drill
collar out of the Mouse Hole.
Avoid drilling fluids.
Avoid tongs ad snub lines.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Assist in stabbing the drill collar from Mouse Hole into
the drill collar in the Rotary Table.
After the Kelly stops spinning, latch the back-up tongs
on drill collar, using the proper tong handles.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
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THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the bottom set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
After back-up tongs are unlatched, chain back-up
tongs to A-leg.
Loosen nut on drill collar clamp and remove pin.
Assist in pulling the slips, using proper lifting
techniques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table
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SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger
Lines (proper length)
Slips
AFTER THE ROTARY TABLE STOPS, unchain back-
up tongs from A-LEG
Upon the Driller’s instruction, assist in setting the
slips.
Set Slips, using proper lifting techniques.
Latch back-uo tongs onto bottom joint in Rotary Table,
using proper tong handles.
STAND CLEAR while lead tongs are latched onto Kelly.
Make the back -up tongs bite at the same time the
lead tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the back-up tongs biting while the Driller breaks
the connection.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
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THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
Broken Cable, Shackles
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Minimum of two people.
Avoid tongs and snub lines.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE -
Before rotating out, the Lead Tong Hand unlatches
lower tongs.
Hold back-up tongs clear while Driller rotates out. Do not get in Driller’s view.
Keep feet clear of the Rotary
Table and slip handles.
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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AFTER ROTARY STOPS, unlatch lead tongs, using
the proper tong handles.
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REVERSING OUT WITH SPINNING CHAIN - Before
spinning out, unlatch the top set tongs, using the
proper tong handles.
Wrap chain, clockwise, aroung Kelly-saver-sub.
While Driller is pulling on chain, MAKE SURE your
hands and fingers are in proper position. Control
spinning chain, especially tail, while reversing out Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, remove excess
chain from Kelly-saver-sub and wrap, clockwise, onto
the joint in Mouse Hole.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the joint in the Mouse
Hole.
STAND CLEAR while Lead Tong Hand latches back-
up tong onto Kelly-saver-sub.
While Driller is pulling on chain, MAKE SURE your
hands and fingers are in proper position. Control
spinning chain, especially tail, while spinning joint in
Mouse Hole onto Kelly.
AFTER JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE STOPS TURNING,
remove excess chain.
Move to back-up tong position. STAND CLEAR while
Lead-Tong Hand latches lead tongs onto Kelly joint.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
MAKE SURE spinning chain is
placed into one-gallon bucket.
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MAKE SURE not to cross chain.
MAKE SURE to hold proper
tension on tail of chain.
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Unlatch the bottom set of tongs.17
MAKE SURE stripper rubber is
on joint in Mouse Hole before
wrapping chain.
Avoid drilling fluids.
Move to position behind Mouse
Hole.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
After Lead Tongs Hand latched tongs onto joint in
rotary, wrap spinning chain, counter clockwise, onto
tool joint while the Driller pulls the Kelly joint out of the
Mouse Hole.
Assist in stabbing the joint from Mouse Hole into the
joint in the Rotary Table.
While Driller is pulling on chain, throw and control
spinning chain using proper technique while Kelly joint
is being spun up.
After the Kelly joint stops spinning, remove excess
chain and latch the back-up tongs on Kelly joint, using
the proper tong handles.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
MAKE SURE stripper rubber
does not ride up on tool joint.18
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the bottom set of tongs, using the proper
tong handles.
Hold back-up tongs clear and assist in pulling the
slips, using proper lifting techniques.
Chain back-up tongs to A-leg.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
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END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKE SURE cover is placed on
Mouse Hole.
MAKE SURE to hold proper
tension on tail of chain. MAKE
SURE your hands and fingers
are in proper position.
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table.
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MAKING A
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SPIN
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SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger
Tong and Tong Hanger
Lines (proper length)
Slips
After the rotary table stops, and upon the Driller’s
instruction, assist in setting the slips.
Set Slips, using proper lifting techniques
When drill collar clamp is in place, install pin and
tighten clamp properly.
Unchain tongs from A-LEG
Latch back-up tongs onto drill collar in Rotary Table,
using proper tong handles.
STAND CLEAR while lead tongs are latched onto Kelly.
Make the back-up tongs bite at the same time the
lead tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the back-up tongs biting while the Driller breaks
the connection.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads
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THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong Head
Broken Cable, Shackle
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers,Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition
Minimum of two people.
FOLLOW INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES PER JSA.
Avoid tongs and snub lines.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable9
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - Before
rotating out, the Lead Tong Hand unlatches lower tongs.
Hold back-up tongs clear while Driller rotates out.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS, unlatch lead tongs, using
the proper tong handles.
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REVERSING OUT WITH SPINNING CHAIN - Before
spinning out, unlatch the top set of tongs, using the
proper tong handles.
Wrap chain, clockwise, around Kelly-saver-sub.
While Driller is pulling on chain, MAKE SURE your
hands and fingers are in proper position. Control
spinning chain, especially tail, while reversing out Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, remove excess
chain from Kelly-saver-sub.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the drill collar in the
Mouse Hole.
Wrap chain, counter-clockwise, around Kelly-saver-
sub.
While Driller is pulling on chain, MAKE SURE your
hands and fingers are in proper position. Control
spinning chain, especially tail, while spinning Kelly
into drill collar in Mouse Hole.
AFTER JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE STOPS TURNING,
remove excess chain.
After the Kelly stops, latch back-up tongs onto Kelly.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Do not get in Driller’s view.
Keep feet clear of the rotary
table and slip handles.
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MAKE SURE spinning chain is
placed into one-gallon bucket.
MAKE SURE not to cross chain.
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MAKE SURE to hold proper
tension on tail of chain.
Avoid drilling fluids.
MAKE SURE not to cross chain.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Unlatch the bottom set of tongs.
After lead tongs are latched to the drill collar in the
Rotary Table, wrap chain counter-clockwise on drill
collar in rotary table.
Assist in stabbing the drill collar from Mouse Hole
into the drill collar in the Rotary Table.
“Walk” chain up onto drill collar.
While Driller is pulling on chain, MAKE SURE your
hands and fingers are in proper position. Control
spinning chain, especially tail, while spinning Kelly
into drill collar in Rotary Table.
AFTER KELLY AND DRILL COLLAR STOPS
TURNING, remove excess chain from drill collar.
Latch the back-up tongs on drill collar, using the
proper tong handles.
Make the back-up tongs bite as the connection is
tightened, using the proper tong handles.
MAKE SURE not to cross chain.
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THE CONNECTION IS TIGHTENED
Unlatch the bottom set of tongs, using the proper
tong handles.
After back-up tongs are unlatched. chain back-up
tongs to A-leg.
Loosen nut on drill collar clamp and remove pin.
Assist in pulling the slips, using proper lifting
techniques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
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END OF PROCEDURE
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Lay slips on side away from
rotary table.
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
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TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Review JSA for climbing derricks.
CONNECTION TO JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE - check
for flow and maintain the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
OR
CONNECTION TO STAND IN DERRCK - Before the first
connection is made. Review JSA for climbing derricks.
Latch stand as elevators clear the monkey board.
Return to rig floor. Check for flow and maintain the
mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
Review fall protection requirements.
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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MAKING A
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TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to making the first connection, review JSA. At
the start of the tour hold Safety Meetings on the jobs.
During the connection procedure, check for flow and
maintains the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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MAKING A
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KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses, Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to making the first connection, review JSA. At
the start of the tour hold Safety Meetings on the jobs.
During the connection procedure, check for flow and
maintains the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
DerrickmanDerrickman
KE
LLY
S
PIN
NE
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DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to making the first connection, review JSA. At
the start of the tour hold Safety Meetings on the jobs.
During the connection procedure, check for flow and
maintains the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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MAKING A
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DerrickmanDerrickman
SPIN
NIN
G C
HA
IN
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to making the first connection, review JSA. At
the start of the tour hold Safety Meetings on the jobs.
During the connection procedure, check for flow and
maintains the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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3
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
DerrickmanDerrickman
SPIN
NIN
G C
HA
IN
DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements- Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to making the first connection, review JSA. At
the start of the tour hold Safety Meetings on the jobs.
During the connection procedure, check for flow and
maintains the mud system.
Follow Driller’s instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100%
tied-off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
Notify the Driller immediately of
ANY problems with mud system.
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MA
KIN
G A
CO
NN
EC
TIO
N
MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
TO
P D
RIV
E
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM, etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Driller and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Stop rotation of Top Drive.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When Top Drive comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back to bottom,
if necessary.
WHEN TOOL JOINT IS AT PROPER POSITION (slip
setting position), kick out pumps.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips.
Slack off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
If slide drilling, insure Top Drive
brake is released before making
connection.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR
FOR DRAG.
MAKE SURE the slips are set
properly.
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELLING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
1
2
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Check pump gauge for zero pressure and close Top
Drive Safety Valve (remote).
Close gripper around tool joint.
Engage torque boost to break connection 1/2 round.
Disengage torque boost after connection is broke.
THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
REVERSE OUT WITH THE TOP DRIVE.
Release gripper.
Instruct Hands to watch lines and proper clearance of
Top Drive assembly in derrick during raising and
lowering procedures.
Raise travelling equipment and Top Drive out of joint in
rotary.
CONNECTION TO JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE - Using
pipe handler control, latch onto joint in Mouse Hole
with elevators.
Raise pipe out of Mouse Hole keeping pipe centered
using handler.
OR
RE-CHECK GAUGE FOR
TRAPPED PRESSURE.
MAKE SURE Top Drive
handler is properly locked.
Avoid drilling fluids.
Use low drum.
CONNECTION TO STAND IN DERRICK - Run Top
Drive assembly up derrick, while extending link tilts, to
designated point above monkey board for connection
onto stand in derrick.
Once elevators are latched by Derrickman, pick up
slowly with Top Drive while retracting extended link
tilts.
Pick up for proper positioning over tool joint in rotary
table.
Engage “Spin/Maintain”, then lower pipe into tool joint
in rotary.WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
MAKE SURE employees are in
safe position.
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2
Before moving blocks, verify that
Derrickman is 100% TIED-OFF.
Establish two-way communication
between Driller and Derrickman.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Continue to slack off until joint is made up.
When Top Drive stops spinning, wait on proper
placement of lead tongs, then torque connection
properly.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.22
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THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE.
MAKE SURE Hands are clear.Use Top Drive to raise drill string high enough to
release all torque before instructing Floor Hands to
pull slips.
MAKE SURE slips are pulled and Floor Hands are
clear, then open Top Drive Safety Valve (remote).
Engage the mud pump(s), at slow rate, and verify
returns.
IF MAKING PIPE UP IN MOUSE HOLE, DO NOT
RESUME DRILLING UNTIL MOUSE HOLE STAND IS
MADE UP AND ALL FLOOR HANDS ARE CLEAR.
Bring pump(s) and RPM up to proper speed.
Lower the drill sting and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the brake and engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic Driller to break handle and engage.
Add joint/stand to pipe tally. Mark recorder as
needed.
Watch pressure gauge.
If required, refer to pipe
handling procedures.
If required. set PVT and Flow
END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
TO
P D
RIV
E
DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM, etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Driller and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Stop rotation of Top Drive.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When Top Drive comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back to
bottom, if necessary.
WHEN DRILL COLLAR CONNECTION IS AT
PROPER POSITION (slip setting position), kick out
pumps.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips and install drill collar
clamp.
Slack off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
Watch weight indicator for drag.
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6
7
8
9
10
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2
3
4
1
2
MAKE SURE slips and clamp
are installed properly.
DO NOT exceed traveling block
assembly weight.
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Check pump gauge for zero pressure and close Top
Drive Safety Valve (remote).
Close gripper around pump thru lift sub.
Engage torque boost to break connection 1/2 round.
Disengage torque boost after pump thru connection is
broken.
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14
15
16
THE PUMP THRU CONNECTION IS BROKEN
REVERSE OUT WITH THE TOP DRIVE.
Release gripper.
Raise travelling equipment and Top Drive until elevators
are against top of pump-thru-sub.
When tongs, and crew members, are in proper break
out position for pump-thru-sub, engage break out cat-
head pulling lead tongs and breaking connection.
THE COLLAR CONNECTION IS BROKEN
RE-CHECK GAUGE FOR
TRAPPED PRESSURE.
MAKE SURE Top Drive
handler is properly locked.
17 Avoid drilling fluids.
MAKE SURE crew members
feet are clear of the rotary table
and slip handles.
Engage rotary - SLOWLY- rotating out drill collar from
pump-thru-lift-sub. BE AWARE OF BACK TORQUE.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS - Verify tongs and crew
members are in proper position, pick up on Top Drive.
Instruct Floor Hands to watch lines and proper
clearance of Top Drive assembly in derrick during
raising and lowering procedures.
Raise travelling equipment and Top Drive until elevators
are against top of pump-thru-sub out of drill collar in
Rotary.
Avoid drilling fluids.
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20
21
22 Instruct Hands to watch lines
and proper clearance of Top
Drive assembly in derrick during
raising and lowering procedures.
Avoid drilling fluids.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
CONNECTION TO DRILL COLLAR IN MOUSE HOLE -
Using pipe handler control, extend pump-thru-sub over
drill collar in Mouse Hole.
Lower sub into drill collar in Mouse Hole.
Instruct Floor Hands to make up pump-thru-sub with
chain tongs.
Pick up drill collar out of Mouse Hole keeping pipe
centered using handler.
Pick up for proper positioning over drill collar in rotary
table.
Lower drill collar to stab drill collar into drill collar in
rotary table.
Engage “Spin/Maintain”, then lower Top Drive into
pump-thru-sub.
Continue to slack off until drill collar and pump-thru-
sub is made up and torqued properly.
FOR COLLAR CONNECTION - When pump-thru-sub
is properly torqued, wait on proper placement of tongs,
then torque collar connection properly.
Use low drum.
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THE DRILL COLLAR CONNECTION IS TIGHT
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
MAKE SURE employees are in
safe position.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE.
Use Top Drive to raise drill string high enough to
release all torque before instructing Floor Hands to
remove collar clamp.
Instruct Floor Hands to remove drill collar clamp.
Use top Drive to raise drill string high enough to make
sure slips are pulled and Floor Hands are clear, then
open Top Drive Safety Valve (remote).
Engage the mud pump(s), at slow rate, and verify
returns.
DO NOT RESUME DRILLING UNTIL NEXT DRILL
COLLAR IS PLACED IN MOUSE HOLE AND ALL
FLOOR HANDS ARE CLEAR.
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27
28
29
30
31
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TIGHTEN WITH CAT-HEAD.
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE.
MAKE SURE Floor Hands are
clear.
Watch pressure gauge.
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TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Bring pump(s) and RPM up to proper speed
Lower the drill string and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the break engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic Driller to break handle and engage.
Add collar to pipe tally. Mark recorder as needed.
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END OF PROCEDURE
If required, set PVT and Flow Sho.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
KE
LLY
S
PIN
NE
R
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM, etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Driller and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Kick out the Rotary Table.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When rotary comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back to
bottom, if necessary.
WHEN KELLLY BUSHING CLEARS ROTARY
TABLE, kick out pumps.
Raise tool joint 10 ft (minimum) above rotary table.
Lower the drill string to the position needed to set the
slips.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR
FOR DRAG.
Be aware of operator
requirements.
MAKE SURE the slips are set
properly.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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13
14
Slack off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
As the Floor Hands put on the tongs, check the pump
pressure gauge and instruct Motorman to close Kelly-
Safety-valve (if required).
When tongs, and crew members, are in proper break
out position, engage break out cat-head pulling lead
tongs and breaking connection.
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16
16
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THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - After
bottom tongs are removed and clear, engage rotary -
SLOWLY - rotating out drill string.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS - Verify tongs and crew
members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
OR
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELLING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.
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CHECK FOR TRAPPED
PRESSURE.
BE AWARE OF TIGHT
CONNECTIONS.
1
2
REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER - After
top tongs are removed and cleared, engage left hand
Kelly spinner motor - SLOWLY - reversing out Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING - Verify tongs and
crew members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
As the Kelly is moved to the Mouse Hole, lower the
Kelly into the box of the joint in the Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the right hand Kelly spinner motor and spin
Kelly into joint in Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage make up cat-head pulling tongs to tighten
connection properly.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position
and the Kelly-Safety-valve is open, raise the Kelly joint
from Mouse Hole - SLOWLY.
BE AWARE OF BACK
TORQUE. MAKE SURE crew
members’ feet are clear of the
rotary table and slip handles.
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20
1
2 MAKE SURE connection is
completely rotated out.
MAKE SURE all crew
members are in their proper
positions.
MAKE SURE connection is
completely rotated out.
MAKE SURE all crew
members are in their proper
positions.
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INTO SNUB LINE.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE.
LOOK UP! Check Kelly hose
and travelling assembly for
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Lower Kelly joint into the drill string in the Rotary
Table.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper
position, then engage the right hand Kelly spinner
and rotate Kelly joint into drill string - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage make up cat-head pulling tongs to tighten
connection properly.
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELLING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.21
CONNECTION IS TIGHT
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INTO SNUB LINE.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to pull slips.
Engage the mud pump(s) and verify returns.
Lower the drill string and set Kelly bushings into rotary
table.
Engage the rotary table, AT SLOW SPEED
Wait for the crew members to place another joint of
drill pipe into the Mouse Hole.
Bring pump and rotary up to proper speed.
Lower the drill string and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the brake engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic driller to break handle and engage.
Add joint to pipe tally. Mark recorder as needed.
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WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
Check for proper pressure.
Check for leaks.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
END OF PROCEDURE
TRAVELLING ASSEMBLY
STATIONARY.
If required, set PVT and Flow Sho.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
KE
LLY
S
PIN
NE
R
DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM, etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Drilling and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Kick out the Rotary Table.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When rotary comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back to
bottom, if necessary.
WHEN KELLY BUSHING CLEARS ROTARY
TABLE, kick out pumps.
Raise tool joint 10 ft (minimum) above rotary table.
Lower the drill string to the position needed to set the
slips.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips and install drill collar
clamp. MAKE SURE the slips are set properly.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR
FOR DRAG.
Be aware of operator
requirements.
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4
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7
8
9
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1
2
3
4
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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14
Slack off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
As the Floor Hands put on the tongs, check the pump
pressure gauge and instruct Motorman to close Kelly-
Safety-valve (if required).
When tongs, and crew members, are in proper break
out position, engage break out cat-head pulling lead
tongs and breaking connection.
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16
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THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - After
bottom tongs are removed and clear, engage rotary -
SLOWLY - rotating out drill string.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS - Verify tongs and crew
members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
OR
DO NOT EXCEED
TRAVELLING BLOCK
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ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.
CHECK FOR TRAPPED
PRESSURE.
BE AWARE OF TIGHT
CONNECTIONS.
1
2
REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER - After
top tongs are removed and cleared, engage left hand
Kelly spinner motor - SLOWLY - reversing out Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING - Verify tongs and
crew members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
As the Kelly is moved to the Mouse Hole, lower the
Kelly into the box of the collar in the Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the right hand Kelly spinner motor and spin
Kelly into collar in Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the appropriate cat-head per torque
requirements. Pull tongs to tighten connection
properly.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position
and the Kelly-Safety-valve is open, raise the Kelly joint
from Mouse Hole - and drill collar from Mouse Hole -
SLOWLY.
BE AWARE OF BACK
TORQUE. MAKE SURE crew
members feet are clear of the
rotary table and slip handles.
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1
2 MAKE SURE connection is
completely rotated out.
MAKE SURE all crew members
are in their proper positions.
MAKE SURE connection is
completely rotated out.
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INTO SNUB LINE.
TIGHTEN COLLARS TO
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS.
LOOK UP! Check Kelly hose
and travelling assembly for
clearances.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Lower drill collar into the drill string in the Rotary
Table.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper
position, then engage the right hand Kelly spinner
and rotate Kelly joint into drill string - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the appropriate cat-head per torque
requirements. Pull tongs at tighten connection properly.
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELLING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT .21
CONNECTION IS TIGHT
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INT SNUB LINE.
TIGHTEN COLLARS TO
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to remove
drill collar clamp.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to pull slips.
Engage the mud pump(s) and verify returns.
Lower the drill string and set Kelly bushings into rotary
table.
Engage the Rotary Table, AT SLOW SPEED -
TRAVELLING ASSEMBLY STATIONARY.
Wait for the crew members to place another joint of
drill collar into the Mouse Hole.
Bring pump and rotary up to proper speed.
Lower the drill string and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the brake engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic driller to break handle and engage.
Add joint to pipe tally. Mark recorder as needed.
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30
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
Check for proper pressure.
Check for leaks.
END OF PROCEDURE
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
If required, set PVT Flow Sho.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
SPIN
NIN
G C
HA
IN
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Driller and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Kick out the Rotary Table.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When rotary comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back to
bottom, if necessary.
WHEN KELLY BUSHING CLEARS ROTARY
TABLE, kick out pumps.
Raise tool joint 10 ft (minimum) above rotary table.
Lower the drill string to the position needed to set the
slips.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR
FOR DRAG.
Be aware of operator
requirements.
MAKE SURE the slips are set
properly.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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13
14
Slack-off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
As the Floor Hands put on the tongs, the Driller
checks the pump pressure gauge and instructs
Motorman to close Kelly-Safety-valve (if required).
When tongs, and crew members, are in proper break
out position, engage break out cat-head pulling lead
tongs and breaking connection.
15
16
16
17
THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - After
bottom tongs are removed and clear, engage rotary-
SLOWLY - rotating out drill string. BE AWARE OF
BACK TORQUE.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS - Verify tongs and crew
members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
OR
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.
18
CHECK FOR TRAPPED
PRESSURE.
BE AWARE OF TIGHT
CONNECTIONS.
1
2
REVERSING OUT WITH SPINNING CHAIN - After
top tongs are removed and cleared and spinning
chain is wrapped, clockwise, around Kelly-saver-sub
- SLOWLY ENGAGE MAKE UP CAT-HEAD,
reversing the Kelly out - SLOWLY.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING - Verify tongs,
spinning chain, and crew members are in proper
position, pick up on Kelly.
As the Kelly is moved to the Mouse Hole, lower the
Kelly into the box of the joint in the Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the make up cat-head and spin the joint in
Mouse Hole into the Kelly.
MAKE SURE crew members
feet are clear of the rotary table
and slip handles.
MAKE SURE Kelly connection
is completely rotated out before
picking up.
MAKE SURE all employees
are in proper position,
especially Floor Hands, before
engaging cat-head.
MAKE SURE Kelly connection
is completely reversed out
before picking up and make sure
the spinning chain is wrapped
properly on joint in Mouse Hole,
before picking up Kelly.
MAKE SURE all crew members
are in proper position, BE AWARE
of feet and hand damage potential.
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INTO SNUB LINE.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage make up cat-head pulling tongs to tighten
connection properly.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position
and the Safety valve is open, raise the Kelly joint from
Mouse Hole - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs, spinning chain, and crew members are in
proper position.
Lower Kelly joint into the drill string in the rotary table,
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELING BLOCK ASSEMBLY
WEIGHT, then engage the make up cat-head and
rotate Kelly joint into drill string - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage make up cat-head pulling tongs to tighten
connection properly.
TIGHTEN COLLARS TO
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS. Do not over torque.
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CONNECTION IS TIGHT
LOOK UP! Check Kelly hose
and travelling assembly for
clearances.
MAKE SURE chain is in proper
position.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to pull slips.
Engage the mud pump(s) and verify returns.
Lower the drill string and set Kelly bushings into
rotary table.
Engage the rotary table, AT SLOW SPEED
Wait for the crew members to place another joint of
drill pipe into the Mouse Hole
Bring pump and rotary up to proper speed.
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25
26
27
28
29
MAKE SURE chain is thrown to
proper position on Kelly joint
while engaging cat-head.
MAKE SURE all employees are
in proper position while making
up connection.
Be aware of pinch points.
Do not over torque.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
Check for properpressure.
Check for leaks.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
TRAVELING ASSEMBLY
STATIONARY.
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Lower the drill string and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the brake engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic driller to break handle and engage.
Add joint to pipe tally. Mark recorder as needed.
END OF PROCEDURE
If required, set PVT and Flow Sho.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
DrillerDriller
MAKING A
CONNECTION
SPIN
NIN
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HA
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DR
ILL C
OLLA
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SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support
Prior to the first connection, review JSA
Know string weight, torque requirements, pump
pressure, drilling RPM, etc.
Fit for duty check on all Hands.
Verify that equipment has been inspected and is in
good working condition.
If necessary, blow horn to notify crew for connection.
READY FOR CONNECTION
Kick out Auto-Driller and drilling recorder, if required.
Unchain break handle.
Kick out the Rotary Table.
If required, release back torque - SLOWLY.
When rotary comes to a complete stop, raise drill
string off bottom.
Depending upon hole condition, ream back t bottom,
if necessary.
WHEN KELLY BUSHING CLEARS ROTARY
TABLE, kick out pumps.
Raise collar connection (joint) 10 ft (minimum) above
Rotary Table.
Lower the drill string to the position needed to set the
slips.
Instruct Floor Hands to set slips and install collar
clamp.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR
FOR DRAG.
Be aware of operator
requirements.
MAKE SURE THE SLIPS AND
CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY
INSTALLED
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
If the Derrickman is required
to work in Derrick, the
Derrickman is to be 100% tied-
off at all times.
Two-way communications is
required betwees the Driller
and the Derrickman.
NEVER lock Rotary Table
except to make-up bit.
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
Romfor International Ltd. Driller
2
13
14
Slack off on drill string, paying close attention to
weight indicator.
As the Floor Hands put on the tongs, the Driller
checks the pump pressure gauge and instructs
Motorman to close Kelly-Safety-valve (if required).
When tongs, and crew members, are in proper break
out position, engage break out cat-head pulling lead
tongs and breaking connection.
15
16
16
17
THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
ROTATING OUT WITH TH ROTARY TABLE - After
bottom tongs are removed and clear, engage rotary -
SLOWLY - rotating out drill string. BE AWARE OF
BACK TORUE.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS - Verify tongs and crew
members are in proper position, pick up on Kelly.
OR
DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELING
BLOCK ASSEMBLY WEIGHT.
17
CHECK FOR TRAPPED
PRESSURE.
BE AWARE OF TIGHT
CONNECTIONS.
1
2
REVERSING OUT WITH SPINNING CHAIN - After
top tongs are removed and cleared and spinning
chain is wrapped, clockwise, around Kelly-saver-sub
- SLOWLY ENGAGE MAKE UP CAT-HEAD,
reversing the Kelly out - SLOWLY.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING - Verify tongs,
spinning chain, and crew members are in proper
position, pick up on Kelly.
As the Kelly is moved to the Mouse Hole, lower the
Kelly into the box of the joint in the Mouse Hole.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the make up cat-head and spin the KELLY into
the drill collar in the Mouse Hole.
MAKE SURE crew members
feet are clear of the rotary table
and slip handles.
MAKE SURE connection is
completely rotated out
MAKE SURE all employees
are in proper position,
especially Hands, before
engaging cat-head.
MAKE SURE Kelly connection
is completely reversed out
before picking up and make sure
the spinning chain is wrapped
properly on joint in Mouse Hole,
before picking up Kelly.
MAKE SURE all crew members
are in proper position. Be
aware of pinch points.
SPIN IN SLOWLY. DO NOT
RUN INTO SNUB LINE.
1
2
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the appropriate cat-head per torque
requirements, Pull tongs to tighten connection properly.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position
and the Kelly-Safety-valve is open, raise the drill
collar from Mouse Hole - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs, spinning chain, and crew members are in
proper position.
Lower Kelly and drill collar into the drill collar in the
rotary table. DO NOT EXCEED TRAVELING BLOCK
ASSEMBLY WEIGHT, then engage the make up cat-
head and rotate Kelly joint into drill string - SLOWLY.
Verify tongs and crew members are in proper position,
engage the appropriate cat-head per torque
requirements. Pull tongs to tighten connection properly.
TIGHTEN COLLLARS TO
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS
19
CONNECTION IS TIGHT
LOOK UP! Check Kelly hose
and travelling assembly for
clearances.
MAKE SURE chain is in proper
position.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to remove
drill collar clamp.
Raise drill string allowing crew members to pull slips.
Engage the mud pump(s) and verify returns.
Lower the drill string and set Kelly bushings into rotary
table.
Engage the Rotary Table, AT SLOW SPEED
Wait for the crew members to place another joint of
drill collar into the Mouse Hole.
Bring pump and rotary up to proper speed.
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25
26
27
28
29
30
MAKE SURE chain is “walked” up
by hand to proper position on drill
collar BEFORE ENGAGING CAT -
HEAD. MAKE SURE all crew
members are in proper position,
while making up connection.
Be aware of pinch points.
TIGHTEN COLLARS TO
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
Check for proper pressure.
Check for leaks.
WATCH WEIGHT INDICATOR.
TRAVELLING ASSEMBLY
STATIONARY.
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SPINNING CHAIN DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
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Lower the drill string and set proper weight on bit.
Chain the brake engage drilling recorder.
Attach automatic driller to break handle and engage.
Add joint to pipe tally. Mark recorder as needed.
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END OF PROCEDURE
If required, set PVT and Flow Sho.
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KIN
G A
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman-Lead TongFloorman-Lead Tong
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman -
Lead Tong
Floorman -
Lead Tong
TO
P D
RIV
E
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
TOP DRIVE
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support.
Prior to the first connection, review JSA.
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar Clamp,
Tong and Tong Hanger.
Tong and Tong Hanger.
Lines (proper length).
Slips.
Upon instruction by the Driller, assist in setting the slips.
STAND CLEAR of elevators while connection is
broken and Top Drive assembly is raised.
CONNECTION JOINT IN MOUSE HOLE - If required,
assist with slips in Mouse Hole.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong
Heads.
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads.
Broken Cable, Shackles.
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleanedand Doped, Handle Condition.
Avoid drilling fluids.
Verify elevators are properly
latched.
Derrickman is required to be
100% Tied-Off at all times.
WATCH OUT FOR TRAPPED
TORQUE. Lay slips on side
away from rotary table.
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2
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
1
2
3
4
OR
CONNECTION TO STAND IN DERRICK - STAND
CLEAR until ready to assist with stabbing pipe/stand.
Dope tool-joint in rotary and assist with stabbing
pipe/stand.
Latch lead tongs onto tool-joint in rotary table, using
proper tong handles and make tongs bite.
Upon Driller instructions and after Back-Up Hand
unlatches lead tongs, hold lead tongs clear and assist
in pulling the slips using proper lifting techniques.
Chain lead tongs to A-leg.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, and follow Drillers
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman -
Lead Tong
Floorman -
Lead Tong
TO
P D
RIV
E
DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
TOP DRIVE
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support.
Prior to the first connection, review JSA.
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger.
Tong and Tong Hanger.
Lines (proper length).
Slips.
Upon instruction by the Driller, assist in setting the
slips.
Place drill collar clamp around collar and hold in place
until pin is in place and clamp is properly tightened.
Stand clear while pump-thru-lift-sub connection is
broken and Top Drive assembly is raised.
Wait until the back-up tongs are in place, on the
bottom joint and latched.
Place tong on the top joint and latch using the proper
handles.
Make the lead tongs bite at the same time the back-up
tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the lead tongs biting while the Driller breaks the
pump-thru-sub-connection.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong
Heads.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
1
2
3
4
THE PUMP THRU CONNECTION IS BROKEN
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads.
Broken Cable, Shackles.
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition.
FOLLOW INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES PER JSA
DO NOT help pulling back-up
tongs. MAKE SURE Chain
Hand is out of the way.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable.
Unlatch back-up tongs.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
TOP DRIVE DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
Floorman-Lead Tong
2
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12
Keep the lead tongs biting while the Driller rotates
pump-thru-sub out of drill collar in rotary table.
After rotary table stops, and lead tongs are unlatched,
chain lead tongs to A-leg.
Assist in stabbing pump-thru-sub into drill collar in
Mouse Hole.
Assist with making up pump-thru-sub with chain-tongs.
Dope drill collar in rotary table.
Assist in stabbing the drill collar from Mouse Hole into
the drill collar in the Rotary Table.
Latch lead tongs onto drill collar in Rotary Table, using
proper tong handles, and make tongs bite.
Upon Driller’s instruction, stand clear while connection
is being torqued.
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14
15
16
17
18
Lay slips on side away from
Rotary Table.
19
THE DRILL COLLAR CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Upon Driller’s instructions, unlatch back up tongs.
After lead tongs are unlatched, chain lead tongs to A-leg.
Assist in removing the drill collar clamp by holding
proper handles as clamp is loosened and pin is
removed.
Remove clamp from drill collar and place in proper
location.
Assist in pulling the slips using proper lifting
techniques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, and follow Driller’s
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman -
Lead Tong
Floorman -
Lead Tong
KE
LLY
S
PIN
NE
R
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL PIPE
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work
Gloves, Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support.
Prior to the first connection, review JSA.
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger.
Tong and Tong Hanger.
Lines (proper length).
Slips.
After the Rotary Table stops, unchain tongs from A-LEG.
Upon the Driller’s signal, assist in setting the slips.
Set Slips, using proper lifting techniques.
Wait until the back-up tongs are in place, on the
bottom joint and latched.
Place tong on the top joint and latch, using the proper
handles.
Make the lead tongs bite at the same time the back-
up tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the lead tongs biting while the Driller breaks the
connection.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies, Keepers, Tong
Heads.
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads.
Broken Cable, Shackles.
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition.
Minimum of two people.
Do not help pulling back-up
tongs. Make sure Chain Hand is
out of the way.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable.
Keep feet clear of the rotary table
and slip handles.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
1
2
3
4
THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE -
Unlatch the lower tongs. Make the top tongs bite
using the proper tong handles while rotating out.
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KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
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9
10
AFTER ROTARY STOPS, and Back-Up Hand un-
latches lead tongs, remove lead tongs.
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12
13
14
15
16
Avoid drilling fluids.
2
1
2
17
OR
REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER -
After Back-Up Hand unlatches lead tongs, hold lead
tongs clear of Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, unlatch bottom set
of tongs.
Place the lead tongs on the joint in the Mouse Hole.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the joint in the Mouse
Hole.
Make the lead tongs bite on the joint in the Mouse
Hole, using the proper tong handles, while the Driller
spins the Kelly.
After the Kelly stops, step back while the top tongs are
latched onto Kelly.
After the top tongs are on the Kelly, make the bottom
tongs bite.
Make the lead tongs bite as the connection is tight-
ened, using the proper tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the top set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
Latch the lead tongs onto the joint in the Rotary Table.
Dope the connection in the Rotary Table as the Driller
pulls the joint out of the Mouse Hole.
Assist in stabbing the joint from Mouse Hole into the
joint in the Rotary Table.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL PIPE
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
Make the lead tongs bite on the joint in the Rotary
Table, using the proper tong handles, while the Driller
spins the Kelly-joint.
AFTER THE KELLY STOPS SPINNING, STAND CLEAR
while the top tongs are latched onto the Kelly-joint.
After the top set of tongs are latched, make the lead
tongs bite using the proper tong handles, while the
connection is tightened.
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THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the top set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
After Back-Up Hand unlatches lead tongs, hold lead
tongs clear and assist in pulling the slips, using proper
lifting techniques.
Chain lead tongs to A-leg.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller instruc-
tions.
END OF PROCEDURE
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table.
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman -
Lead Tong
Floorman -
Lead Tong
KE
LLY
S
PIN
NE
R
DR
ILL C
OLLA
R
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
KELLY SPINNER
DRILL COLLAR
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
. 1
Set Slips, using proper lifting techniques.
PPE Requirements - Hard Hat, Glasses, Work Gloves,
Steel Toe Shoes, Back Support.
Prior to the first connection, review JSA.
Inspect Equipment: Lines, Shackles, Slips, Collar
Clamp, Tong and Tong Hanger.
Tong and Tong Hanger.
Lines (proper length).
Slips.
After the Rotary Table stops, and upon the Driller’s
instructions, assist in setting the slips.
Slack, Missing parts, Damage,
Wear, Dies,Keepers, Tong Heads.
Dies, Keepers, Tong Heads.
Broken Cable, Shackles.
Bolts, Inserts, Keepers, Cleaned
and Doped, Handle Condition.
Minimum of two people.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTION
PROCEDURES PER JSA.Place drill collar clamp around collar and hold in place
until pin is in place and clamp is properly tightened.
Unchain tongs from A-LEG.
STAND CLEAR until the back-up tongs are in place (on
the drill collar in the rotary) and are properly latched.
Place tong on the top joint and latch using the proper
handles.
Make the lead tongs bite at the same time the back-
up tongs bite, using the proper tong handles.
Keep the lead tongs biting while the Driller breaks the
connection.
THE CONNECTION IS BROKEN
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
1
2
3
4
Do not help pulling back-up
tongs. MAKE SURE Chain
Hand is out of the way.
Stay Clear of Break Out Cable.
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
Romfor International Ltd. Floorman-Lead Tong
2
10
10
11
Keep feet clear of the rotary
table, drill collar clamp, and
slip handles.
ROTATING OUT WITH THE ROTARY TABLE - Unlatch
the lower tongs. Make the top tongs bite using the
proper tong handles while rotating out with the rotary.
AFTER ROTARY STOPS, and Back-Up Hand un-
latches lead tongs, remove lead tongs.
Hold tongs clear of the Kelly.
OR
REVERSING OUT WITH THE KELLY SPINNER -
After Back-Up Hand unlatches lead tongs, hold lead
tongs clear of Kelly.
AFTER KELLY STOPS TURNING, unlatch bottom
set of tongs.
Place the lead tongs on the drill collar in the Mouse
Hole.
STAND CLEAR while the Driller picks up on the Kelly.
Assist with stabbing Kelly into the drill collar in the
Mouse Hole.
12
13
14
15
16
17
Avoid drilling fluids.
Make the lead tongs bite on the drill collar in the
Mouse Hole, using the proper tong handles, while the
Driller spins the Kelly.
After the Kelly stops, step back while the top tongs
are latched onto Kelly.
After the top tongs are on the Kelly, make the bottom
tongs bite.
Make the lead tongs bite as the connection is tight-
ened, using the proper tong handles.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the top set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
Latch the lead tongs onto the drill collar in the Rotary
Table.
Dope the connection in the Rotary Table as the Driller
pulls the drill collar out of the Mouse Hole.
1
2
3
1
2
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STEP SUB PROCEDURE REMARKS
KELLY SPINNER DRILL COLLAR
MAKING A CONNECTION
3
After Back-Up Hand unlatches lead tongs, chain lead
tongs to A-leg.
Assist in stabbing the drill collar from Mouse Hole into
the drill collar in the Rotary table.
Make the lead tongs bite on the drill collar in the
Rotary Table, using the proper tong handles, while the
Driller spins the Kelly and drill collar.
AFTER THE KELLY STOPS SPINNING, STAND CLEAR
while the top tongs are latched onto the drill collar.
After the top set of tongs are latched, make the lead
tongs bite using the proper tong handles, while the
connection is tightened.
THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT
Unlatch the top set of tongs, using the proper tong
handles.
Lay slips on side away from
rotary table.
Assist in removing the drill collar clamp by holding
proper handles as clamp is loosened and pin is
removed.
Remove clamp from drill collar and place in proper
location.
Assist in pulling the slips using proper lifting tech-
niques.
Assist in cleaning the rig floor, or follow Driller’s
instructions.
END OF PROCEDURE
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25
26
27
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MAKING A
CONNECTION
MAKING A
CONNECTION
Floorman -
Lead Tong
Floorman -
Lead Tong
SPIN
NIN
G C
HA
IN
DR
IL
L P
IP
E
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
SPINNING CHAIN
DRILL PIPE
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