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902 Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety
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Site Preparation Safety

Site preparation for an oil and gas well, in most instances, looks like any other construction site. OSHA uses Safety and Health Regulations for Construction to assess safety compliance during this phase of the development of a drilling site.

Initial Site Preparation

Once the location for the site has been established, the area is prepared for drilling, with the following steps:

  1. Site Preparation
    • leveling site
    • excavating and trenching
  1. Conductor hole, Rathole and Mousehole
    • conductor hole and pipe
    • rathole
    • mousehole
  2. Transporting Equipment
    • transporting equipment by truck
    • unloading at drill site

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-1. What activity is conducted during the first step in drill site preparation?