Swaco, A Division of M-I L.L.C.

Installation, Operation
&
Maintenance Specification

For

Mud-Gas Separator

Swaco, A Division of M-I L.L.C.

A Smith/Schlumberger Company
5950 North Course Drive
Houston, Texas 77072

Tel: 281-988-1868
Fax: 281-988-1888

MANUAL PART #90-90-615 (REV. A)

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SWACO SAFETY MANUAL
Table of Contents

1. Safety Precautions
2. High Voltage Safety Precautions
3. Rescue of shock victims
4. Safety with electrically power tools
5. Safety with high pressure
1. Safety Procedures

The rig operator may request that the SWACO Field Service Technician instruct
rig personnel in the safe practices applicable to the operation of SWACO
equipment. He or She should require the rig personnel to observe the safety
standards established.

The installation, maintenance and operation of most equipment identified in this

section has an element of danger. Carelessness on the part of the Field personnel
can result in accidents causing serious injury or death. The chief causes of
accident are unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. SWACO personnel should
identify and help render safe, any conditions which they feel may cause accidents.
In practically every instance, unsafe conditions are identifiable and can be
eliminated by exercising foresight and common sense.

The following list indicates the common causes of accidents which occur around
equipment installation, operation and maintenance.

• Operating equipment without proper authority.

• Working without sufficient experience.
• Not following safety precautions.
• Not using approved, serviceable safety devices.
• Operating unsafe equipment.
• Not using approved clothing (including safety hat and shoes).
• Careless housekeeping.
• Working at unsafe speeds.
• Indulging in horseplay.
• Assuming unsafe body positions while working.
• Operating moving equipment without a proper safety guard.
• Failing to warn individuals of possible danger.
• Working with improper or damaged tools.
• Using tools in an unsafe manner.
• Use of damaged tools and defective extension cords.
• Working on equipment still powered up and not “lock out”.

Most of the hazards which confront the maintenance man will be associated with
careless maintenance practices. Precautions or preventive measures to be
observed in relation to such accidents are either listed or discussed in the
following text.

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2. High Voltage Safety Precautions

Body resistance to electrical current varies between 100,000 and 600,000 ohms
for dry skin to 1,000 ohms for wet skin. Even though the human skin has this
resistance and therefore acts as partial protector against electrical shock, it may be
mortally dangerous to come n bodily contact with an exposed power lead or other
point of electrical potential on any equipment.

The following list indicates the safety precautions to practice when working on
the equipment with high voltage present. Failure to observe proper safety
precautions could result in fatal shocks or serious burns.

1. Open circuit breakers or remove fuses from circuits powering

equipment to be serviced.
2. Use a lockout device. If none is available, place a danger sign
“Danger – Do not use or operate” at the switch or circuit breaker of the
electrical circuit supplying power to the equipment being serviced.
3. Do not rely totally on safety devices, as they can malfunction. Check
to be sure power is off at the equipment to be serviced.
4. Inform someone else that you are working on the electrical circuitry.
5. Always be aware of nearness of high voltage lines or circuits to
prevent accidental touching.
6. Do not work on high voltage by yourself, have another person (safety
observer), qualified in first aid for electrical shock, present at all times.
7. Do not stand in water while working on electrical equipment.
8. Always stand on a dry, well insulated surface while working on
electrical equipment.
9. Do not rely upon the insulation as complete protection against
electrical shock.
10. Keep your feet clear of objects on the floor.
11. Make certain that the equipment is properly grounded.
12. Do not energize a circuit with explosion proof switch unless enclosure
is securely closed.
13. When testing a live circuit, keep one hand in your pocket t prevent
grounding your body.
3. Rescue of shock victims

The victim of electrical shock is dependent upon you to give prompt first aid.
Unless you want to become a victim yourself, observe these precautions.

1. Shut off all voltage at once.

2. If high voltage cannot be turned off without delay, fee the victim from
the live conductor. REMEMBER:

a. Protect yourself with dry insulating material.

b. Use a dry board, your belt, dry clothing or other
nonconducting material to free the victim. “KNOCK” or
“PUSH”, DO NOT PULL the victim off the high voltage
source.
c. DO NOT touch the victim with your bare hands until the high
voltage circuit is broken.

The maintenance of electrically operated mechanical equipment is one of the

fundamental activities of SWACO Field Service personnel. To insure maximum
efficiency of operation it is essential that all equipment maintenance be performed
without injury to personnel and equipment. Standards are written and published
to assist in maintaining efficiency at the highest level by preventing accidents.
Therefore, the Field Service Technician should practice safety and caution others
of any dangerous conditions related to his work around drilling rigs and SWACO
equipment. Some of the hazards are explained in the following paragraphs.

4. Safety with electrically powered tools

Hazards associated with the use of electrically powered tools are electrical shock,
burns, cuts, bruises, falls, sprains, particles in the eye and explosions. Safe
practice in the use of electrically powered tools will reduce or eliminate such
actions.

Listed below are some general safety precautions to be observed when working
with power tools.

1. See that all cables of power tools are located so they will not
constitute a tripping hazard.
2. Use properly grounded or double insulated power tools.
3. See that power tools have dangerous moving parts guarded.
4. Wear goggles when doing work where particles may strike the eye.
5. Check to see that electrical conductors are completely insulated.
6. Replace defective cords and plugs immediately.
7. Do not operate power tools unless trained or under qualified
supervision.

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 8. Do not operate power tools with wet hands or while standing on a
wet surface. Stand on some insulating material.
9. After operation, disconnect the electrical power cord.
10. If you are the supervisor, instruct your Field Service Technician in
the correct use of power tools and inform them of the hazards
present and safety practices to be observed.

5. Safety with high pressure

The following list of safety precautions should be observed when working with
high pressure hook-up

1. Never use hose to hook up high pressure to jet discharge.

2. Always use adequately sized and rated connectors, fittings, and
hard pipe for the expected pump pressure rating.
3. Never attempt to disconnect hammer unions or other connectors
when pressured.
4. In the event that a high pressure mud leak occurs in the pipe or
fittings, stop the pump before working on the mud lines.
5. Unless you are directly involved in pressure testing, stank safely
clear and do not distract those who are involved.
6. Use only piping and fittings particularly designated for testing
purposes. These should be periodically inspected for any stress
marks, cracks, etc. that may be evidence of impending failure.
7. Testing hookups, fittings, etc. should never be cannibalized for
parts between usage.
8. Observe all safety precautions displayed on rigs and in shops.
9. High pressure lines should be secured to avoid whipping if
accidentally ruptured or disconnected.