Preparing Drilling Fluid
The mud is monitored throughout the drilling process. A mud engineer and/or the derrickhand may periodically check the mud by measuring its viscosity, density, and other properties.
Drilling fluid can cause burns or physical injury when it comes in contact with skin or eyes.
Potential Hazards
- burns, or physical injury caused by contact with skin or eyes
- being exposed to explosions or violent reactions from chemicals mixed improperly
- being exposed to inhalation hazards
- receiving strains and sprains
- slips, trips and falls
Possible Solutions
- Ensure workers follow the safe handling procedures found in Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including, eye and face protection.
- Wear appropriate respiratory protection when handling chemicals and/or mud additives.
- Provide an eyewash station and other appropriate flushing apparatus as recommended by the SDS.
- Provide adequate ventilation.
- Use proper mixing procedures.
- Use designated containers for mixing certain chemicals (for example, baffled container with lid).
- Substitute less hazardous materials or use pre-mixed mud.
Tank cleaning is a high-hazard operation requiring confined space entry procedures, training for personnel, PPE, and specialized equipment.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-5. Tank cleaning is a high-hazard operation requiring _____ training.
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