MUDLOGGING SERVICE LINE JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

JSA - 1 HANDLING CALCIUM CARBIDE Page 1 of 1

RIG: WELL NAME: ENGINEER: DATE:

OPERATION HAZARDS CONTROL

Storage of calcium carbide.
Preparing carbide parcel packet.
NOTE The paper napkin will protect from
direct initial water contact – it will NOT cause
blockage or restriction to the float / nozzles /
jets etc.
Transporting carbide to the drill floor.
Dropping the carbide
Acetylene produced by contact with water. Store carbide separately from other
Reaction with other substances. substances, especially calcium chloride.
Ensure carbide is stored in a metal or plastic
container with a water tight lid, and clearly
marked as to its contents. (Warning)
Eye or burn injury if carbide comes into Wear chemical handling gloves, safety
contact with moisture. goggles and have coverall sleeves rolled
down. Read the relevant Substance Safety
Data Sheets to gain knowledge of correct
handling procedures and medical treatment
in case of exposure. Prepare the carbide
packet (paper napkin) outside the mud
logging unit. (Supervisor experience)
Eye or burn injury if carbide comes into Carry the carbide packet in a water tight
contact with moisture. container that is clearly marked as to its
contents. Have the appropriate warning
sticker on the container. Hand the carbide
packet personally to the driller and ensure
the carbide is stored in a safe place in the
dog house until it is required. Supply rig
medic / driller with relevant SSDS / MSDS.
Eye or burn injury due to incorrect dropping Scoop some of the drilling fluid out of the
of carbide. tool joint if necessary. Place the carbide
packet in the top of the pipe tool joint in the
Kelly. Ensure full PPE is used.

Issue: 2 Issue by: Rob Taylor Reviewed By: Keith Cheeseman Approved By: Rob Taylor
Rev: 0 Date : June 2006 Date: June 2006 Date: June 2006