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Contents xi

13 Drilling Problems and Solutions 303

Overview 303
Lost Circulation 303
Stuck Pipe 312
Fishing 320
Summary 327

14 Safety and Environmental Issues 329

Overview 329
Safety Meetings 330
Newcomers on the Rig 333
Training and Certification 334

Drills 336
Permit to Work Systems 338
Safety Alerts 339

Equipment Certification 339
Safety Equipment 340
STOP 342
Minimizing Discharge and Spills 342
Environmental Impact Studies 344
Severe Weather—Suspension of Operations 345
Summary 345

15 Getting Work in the Drilling Industry 347

Overview 347
Financial Health Warning 347
Types of Employers 348

Some Drilling-Related Job Definitions 350
Drilling-related employment glossary 350

Index 353

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