Installing the Power System
Installing the power system is usually done simultaneously with setting up the rig floor, because power is needed to operate the equipment. Today there are generally two types of rigs being used on land:
- A mechanical rig is powered by engines and compounds.
- An electric rig is powered by engines and generators. This type supplies power to electric motors, which drive the machinery.
Generators run the rig.
All power cords, belts, and chains need to be connected to the machinery from their associated power source. Simultaneously, the fuel lines and tanks need to be hooked up. Then, start the engines.
Potential Hazards
- tripping on power cords and hoses
- slips and falls on slick walking services
- getting caught in pinch points
- exposure to chemical hazards
- being shocked or electrocuted
Possible Solutions
- Keep all cords and hoses orderly and clear of walking spaces.
- Clear and clean all walkways and walking surfaces of slipping hazards.
- Use caution around all chain and belt pinch point areas.
- Use proper PPE when working with chemicals.
- Use proper lockout/tagout/ procedures.
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3-2. Why should you use caution when working around chains and belts?
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