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3.1.11
Well Control [ ]

Figure 3-4 Rig Takeover—General Checklist

Date: ____________
Notes/Items to Rectify

Drillfloor: Kelly cock correct size, ready to stab, left open, spanner close by,
easy to close? Choke manifold correctly lined up for type of shut in?
Is the drillfloor kept as clean as is practicable?
Tong lines all in good shape? Sensator pumped up? Dies clean
and sharp?
Slips and safety clamps all OK?
Check winch wires for general state, kinks, corrosion, or other
damage.
MAASP and ram sizes/positions displayed in driller’s doghouse?
Slow pump rates being taken each shift?
Geolograph pens all working, charts attached correctly, unit
wound up?
Remote BOP panel looks OK?
Driller’s instruments intact and in apparent working order?
Driller fully briefed on the current and planned operations?
Pit levels, mud wt, and viscosity being monitored?
Solids control equipment all working OK?

BOP area: Positions and sizes of rams and annular preventers correct?
Wellhead valves; which are closed or open? If gauges are attached
are they open to the annulus and is there pressure on any annulus?
Accumulator pressures and tank volume correct, lined up
as required?

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