Transporting Equipment to the Site
Depending on the location of the well, access to the site may require preparation of a road bed. A site, and its access road, must accommodate a large number of temporary and semi-permanent structures and tanks, all brought in by truck. The tasks are:
- transporting equipment by truck
- unloading at drill site
Transporting the Derrick
Transporting Equipment by Truck
Equipment is loaded on trucks at the previous drill site or storage yard, secured and transported to the new drill location.
Transporting on the Highway
Potential Hazards
- At a newly prepared drill site, the soils may not be compacted sufficiently to support the incoming load. This could cause the load to become unstable.
- The load may not be secured properly, causing it to shift or the tie-downs to fail.
- In slick conditions, the truck may slide off the road.
Possible Solutions
- Make sure that the access road and drill pad at the drill site has been properly prepared before attempting to drive on it.
- Drive slowly; always being cautious of shifting weight.
- Loads should be tied down with proper devices and inspected before and during transport. U.S. Department of Transportation, [49 CFR 393.100] General rules for protection against shifting or falling cargo.
- Always drive with caution, whatever the conditions.
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