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Daily operations meeting

On many rigs, a daily meeting is held in the morning to discuss work
for the day. Generally, the attendees might include the toolpusher, drilling
supervisor, driller, mechanic, and electrician. While enjoying a cup of fresh
coffee and donuts, the anticipated program over the next 24 hours will be
reviewed. Any planned maintenance or repair work will be coordinated so
that normal rig operations are affected as little as possible, and the risk of

something conflicting is reduced.

Pretour meeting

Before starting their 12-hour shift, the driller will call together the
drill and deck crews. The work program for the shift will be discussed and
any special considerations noted. This allows the new shift to start work
knowing what the overall plan is, what hazardous operations might be
coming up, and what equipment needs to be prepared.

Prejob safety meeting

Before starting any nonroutine work, the on-shift driller will call a
safety meeting of all the people who will be involved in the work. As

the driller has overall responsibility for the safe execution of drillfloor
operations, it is important that he or she runs the meeting.
Here is an actual checklist for a prejob safety meeting for running
casing. Present at this meeting would be the drill and deck crews and any
contractors involved in running the casing. The toolpusher and drilling
supervisor might also be present.
Prejob Safety Meeting for Running Casing

1. A good safe job is required; work efficiently without rushing.
2. All the correct safety equipment is to be used: safety belts at
height, etc. There will be no exceptions.

3. The on-shift driller has overall responsibility for the job. Any
problems are to be reported to him.

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