What are the common safety hazards in operating a small horizontal drilling rig?
Mar 31, 2025| 1. Personnel safety risks
Accidental contact with moving parts: Operators may accidentally contact moving parts such as wheels, tracks, and working devices, resulting in injuries.
Falling from heights: When getting on and off the drilling rig or mud tank, personnel may fall due to not using an escalator or not wearing safety equipment.
Object strikes: When connecting wires, getting drill rods on and off, or operating drilling tools, personnel may be hit or smashed.
2. Equipment operation risks
Drill rod slippage: When adding drill rods, if the holder does not clamp the drill rod, the drill rod may slip from the borehole, causing personal injury.
Equipment overturning: When the drilling rig is working on unstable ground, it may overturn due to ground collapse or unstable support.
Drill stuck: Drill stuck may occur during drilling. If not handled properly, it may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
3. Electrical and mechanical risks
Electric shock risk: Cables at the construction site may cause electric shock accidents due to damage or poor insulation.
Mechanical failure: Failure of the hydraulic system, electrical system or drilling tool may cause abnormal operation of the equipment and increase the risk of operation.
4. Construction environment risk
Damage to underground facilities: Underground cables, pipelines or other facilities may be accidentally damaged during construction, resulting in leakage or electric shock.
Collapse and collapse: Under complex geological conditions, the hole wall may collapse during drilling or expansion, threatening the safety of personnel and equipment.
5. Preventive measures
Personnel training: Operators must undergo professional training and be familiar with equipment operating procedures and emergency response methods.
Equipment inspection: Before each operation, check the operating status of the equipment to ensure that the hydraulic system, electrical system and drilling tool are fault-free.
Safety equipment: Operators must wear personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, protective glasses, gloves, etc.
Site management: Obvious warning signs and fences should be set up at the construction site to prevent unrelated personnel from entering.
Operation specifications: Operate in strict accordance with the operating procedures to avoid overloading and over-range use of equipment.
