Oisd GDN 202

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Number:OISD/DOC/2016/419
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Field Inspection of Drilling
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Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure & Rig Equipment

(First Edition-2002)
Second Edition- Jan 2015
OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE

Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
8th Floor, OIDB Bhavan, Plot No. 2,
Sector-73, Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201301
Website: www.oisd.gov.in
Tele: 0120-2593800, Fax: 0120-2593802
Sr.Number:OISD/DOC/2016/419
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Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure &

Rig Equipment
Prepared by
Functional Committee
on
Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure & Rig
Equipment
Oil Industry Safety Directorate

8 t h Floor, OIDB Bhavan,
Plot No. 2, Sector - 73
Noida – 201301 (U. P.)
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Preamble
Indian petroleum industry is the energy lifeline of the nation and its continuous performance is essential
for sovereignty and prosperity of the country. As the industry essentially deals with inherently
inflammable substances throughout its value chain – upstream, midstream and downstream – Safety is
of paramount importance to this industry as only safe performance at all times can ensure optimum ROI
of these national assets and resources including sustainability.
While statutory organizations were in place all along to oversee safety aspects of Indian petroleum
industry, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) was set up in 1986 by the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas, Government of India as a knowledge centre for formulation of constantly updated world-
scale standards for design, layout and operation of various equipment, facility and activities involved in
this industry. Moreover, OISD was also given responsibility of monitoring implementation status of these
standards through safety audits.
In more than 25 years of its existence, OISD has developed a rigorous, multi-layer, iterative and
participative process of development of standards – starting with research by in-house experts and
iterating through seeking & validating inputs from all stake-holders – operators, designers, national level
knowledge authorities and public at large – with a feedback loop of constant updation based on ground
level experience obtained through audits, incident analysis and environment scanning.
The participative process followed in standard formulation has resulted in excellent level of compliance
by the industry culminating in a safer environment in the industry. OISD – except in the Upstream
offshore Petroleum Sector – is still a regulatory (and not a statutory) body but that has not affected
implementation of the OISD standards. It also goes to prove the old adage that self-regulation is the best
regulation. The quality and relevance of OISD standards had been further endorsed by their adoption in
various statutory Rules of the land.
Petroleum industry in India is significantly globalized at present in terms of technology content requiring
its operation to keep pace with the relevant world level standards & practices. This matches the OISD
philosophy of continuous improvement keeping pace with the global developments in its target
environment. To this end, OISD keeps track of changes through participation as member in large number
of International and national level Knowledge Organizations – both in the field of standard development
and implementation & monitoring in addition to updation of internal knowledge base through continuous
research and application surveillance, thereby ensuring that this OISD Standard, along with all other
extant ones, remains relevant, updated and effective on a real time basis in the applicable areas.
Together we strive to achieve NIL incidents in the entire Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector. This,
besides other issues, calls for total engagement from all levels of the stake holder organizations, which
we, at OISD, fervently look forward to.
Jai Hind!!!
Executive Director
Oil Industry Safety Directorate

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FOREWORD
The Oil Industry in India is more than 100 years old. Because of various collaboration agreements, a
variety of international codes, standards and practices have been in vogue. Standardization in design
philosophies and operating & maintenance practices at a national level was hardly in existence. This
coupled with feed back from some serious accidents that occurred in the recent past in India and abroad,
emphasized the need for the industry to review the existing state of art in designing, operating and
maintaining oil and gas units.
With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986 constituted a Safety Council assisted
by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) staffed from within the industry in formulating and
implementing a series of self regulatory measures aimed at removing obsolescence, standardising and
upgrading the existing standards to ensure safe operations. Accordingly, OISD constituted a number of
functional committees of experts nominated from the industry to draw up standards and guidelines on
various subjects.
The present standard on “Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure & Rig
Equipment" was prepared by the Functional Committee. The first edition of this standard titled
“Inspection of Drilling and Workover Rig Mast/Substructure” has been completely revised besides
addition of requirements of rig equipment other than mast/substructure. Accordingly, the standard has
been renamed to reflect its coverage. This document is based on the accumulated knowledge and
experience of industry members and the various national and international codes and practices.
This standard is meant to be used as supplement and not as a replacement for existing codes and
practices.
It is hoped that provisions of this standard if implemented objectively, may go a long way to improve the
safety and reduce accidents in Oil and Gas Industry. Users are cautioned that no standard can be a
substitute for the judgement of responsible and experienced Drilling Engineers.
This standard in no way supersedes the statutory requirements of bodies like DGMS, PESO or any other
Government Body which must be followed as applicable.
Suggestions are invited from the users after it is put into practice to improve the document further.
Suggestions for amendments to this document should be addressed to the Coordinator, Committee on
Field Inspection of Drilling and Workover rig mast, substructure & rig equipment, Oil Industry
Safety Directorate,8th Floor, OIDB Bhavan, Plot No. 2, Sector - 73 Noida – 201301 (U.P.)
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NOTE
OISD (OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE)

publications are prepared for use in the oil and gas industry
under Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. These are the
property of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and shall not
be reproduced or copied and loaned or exhibited to others
without written consent from OISD.
Though every effort has been made to ensure the

accuracy and reliability of the data contained in these
documents, OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or
responsibility for loss or damage resulting from their use.
These documents are intended only to supplement and not

to replace the prevailing statutory requirements.
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FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR GUIDELINES ON

“Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast / Substructure
(First Edition-2002)
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NAME ORGANISATION POSITION IN
COMMITTEE
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S/SHRI
1. T H MAZUMDAR OIL LEADER
2. TAPAN RAY ONGC MEMBER
3. TRILOK SINGH ONGC MEMBER
4. N K GARG ONGC MEMBER
5. M K MANOCHA ONGC MEMBER
6. S R DAS OIL MEMBER
7. N YADAV ONGC MEMBER
8. JAYANT AHUJA OISD CO-ORDINATOR
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FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR GUIDELINES ON

“Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure & Rig
Equipment (Second Edition, Jan 2015)
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NAME ORGANISATION POSITION IN
COMMITTEE
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S/SHRI
1. S. LAGA OIL LEADER
2. J. DUTTA OIL MEMBER
3. DEV KUMAR VARSHNEY ONGC MEMBER
4. ASHOK KUMAR ONGC MEMBER
5. HARISH TANEJA CAIRN MEMBER
6. P S SEHMI OISD CO-ORDINATOR

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Page no . VII
CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION P AGE

NO.
1
1. Introduction
1
2. Scope
1
3. Def init ion
4
4. Methods of Inspection
5. Frequency of Inspect ion 6
5.1 For mast & substructure
5.2 For rig equipment/accessories
5.3 Result of Inspection/Corrective Action
5.4 Acceptance Criteria
6. Daily/ weekly inspection of Equipment 10
/Accessories of mast & substructur e
11
7. Checklist Format
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8. Ref erences
9. Annexures 12
9.1 Annexure-I
9.2 Annexure-II
OISD –GDN – 202 Page No. 1

Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Sub-
Structure & Equipment
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The safe operation of the Drilling and Work-over rig largely depends on the fitness status of mast/derrick, sub-
structure and rig equipment. In order to fulfill this condition, it is necessary to inspect the mast, sub-structure &
equipment periodically at a defined interval so as to identify & correct the deficiencies/defects arising out of
fatigue, wear and tear & other reasons.
Mast is subjected to compressive loading as the depth progresses. Besides this, mast is also subjected to tension
with some lateral loading, shock loading and vibrations as a result of drilling / work-over operations. Due to this
operation, mast is subjected to fatigue and may develop crack on the weld joints and heat affected zone of the
parent metal of the mast. Environmental conditions also create corrosion problems on the members of the mast
and sub-structure.
Mast is equipped with few other equipment / accessories like, crown block, travelling block & hook block, monkey
board, dead line anchor, stabbing board, top-man escape device, various sizes of sheaves & electrical fittings for
lighting. These also require to be inspected periodically along-with mast & sub-structure, for smooth and safe
operations.
In order to facilitate drilling or work-over operations, there are other rig equipment, which are required to be
inspected periodically to ensure their fit for purpose status. These equipment are draw-works, power swivels,
rotary-table, tubular Handling tools, mud handling equipment, air-compressors etc. For inspection of ‘Other
Hoisting Equipment, please refer OISD-GDN-203, “Operation, Maintenance & Inspection of Hoisting equipment”
(Note: well control equipment, rig engines & electrical control systems’ is not included under the scope of rig
equipment inspection.)
Field Inspection of Mast sub-structure & equipments is to be carried out in such a way that there is no damage to
structure & equipment during inspection. As such, adoption of appropriate method of inspection is also important
apart from its effectiveness in determining fitness for use.
Guidelines have been prepared keeping as a ready reference in field for the operating personnel.
2.0 SCOPE
Guidelines cover the Field Inspection of mast, sub-structure & rig equipment of Drilling and Work-over rigs
deployed in onshore area.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
Cathead: A spool-shaped attachment on the end of the catshaft, around which rope for hoisting and moving
heavy equipment on or near the rig floor is wound.
Centrifuge: A machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances of varying densities. A centrifuge is
capable of spinning substances at high speeds to obtain high centrifugal forces.
Crown block assembly: The stationery sheave or block assembly installed at top of a derrick or mast.
Derrick: A large load-bearing structure, usually of bolted construction. In drilling, the standard derrick has four
legs standing at the corners of the substructure and reaching to the crown block. .
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”

Design Load: That force or combination of forces which a structure is designed to withstand without exceeding
the allowable stress in any member.
Draw-works: the hoisting mechanism on a drilling rig. It is essentially a large winch that spools off or takes in the
drilling line and thus lowers or raises the drill stem and bit.
Deadline Anchor: A device, to which the deadline is attached, securely fastened to the mast or derrick
substructure.
Desander and Desilter: Desanders and desilters are solid control equipment with a set of hydrocyclones that
separate sand and silt from the drilling fluids in drilling rigs. Desanders are installed on top of the mud tank
following the shale shaker and the degasser, but before the desilter. Desander removes the abrasive solids from
the drilling fluids which cannot be removed by shakers. Normally the solids diameter for desander to be separated
would be 45~74μm, and 15~44μm for desilter.
Degasser: Degasser is the equipment used to remove unwanted gas from a liquid, especially from drilling mud.
Erection Load: The load produced in the mast and its supporting structure during the raising and lowering
operation and on the sub structure during its raising and lowering operation.
Finger board: a rack that supports the stands of pipe being stacked in the derrick or mast. It has several steel
fingerlike projections that form a series of slots into which the derrickman can place a stand of drill pipe or collars
after it is pulled out of the hole and removed from the drill string.
Guy line: A wire rope with one end attached to the derrick or mast assembly and the other end attached to a
suitable anchor to provide structural and / or lateral support for a mast under design loading conditions.
Guy line anchor: A buried weight or anchor to which a guy line is attached
Height of derrick and mast: The minimum vertical distance from the top of the working floor to the bottom of the
crown block support beams.
Hook load: the weight of the drill stem and associated components that are suspended from the hook.
Kelly: The heavy square or hexagonal steel member suspended from the swivel through the rotary table and
connected to the topmost joint of drill pipe to turn the drill stem as the rotary table turns.
kelly spinner: A pneumatically operated device mounted on top of the kelly that, when actuated, causes the
kelly to turn or spin.
Mast: a portable derrick that is capable of being raised as a unit, as distinguished from a standard derrick, which
cannot be raised to a working position as a unit. For transporting by land, the mast can be divided into two or
more sections to avoid excessive length extending from truck beds on the highway.
Maximum rated wind velocity: The maximum rated wind velocity is the wind velocity the derrick or the mast
assembly is designed to resist against the force of the wind.
Monkey board: A platform located at a distance above the working floor for laterally supporting the upper end of
racked pipe.

Mud Pump: A large, high-pressure reciprocating pump used to circulate the mud on a drilling rig. A typical mud
pump is a two or three-cylinder pistons pump whose replaceable pistons travel in replaceable liners and are
driven by a crankshaft actuated by an engine or a motor.
Mud Tanks: A mud tank is an open-top container, typically made of square steel tube & steel plate, to store
drilling fluid on a drilling rig.
Mud Agitator: A Mud Agitator is used in surface mud systems to suspend solids and maintain homogeneous
mixture throughout the system. A mechanical agitator is driven by an explosion-proof motor, coupled to a gear
box that drives the impeller shaft. The impellers (turbines) transform mechanical power into fluid circulation or
agitation. The objective is to obtain a uniform suspension of all solids.
Power Swivel: Power swivel is a device that moves with a travelling block and is designed to provide
rotary power to the top of drilling string for drilling operation. It replaces the rotary swivel and includes rotary seal
and bearing for supporting drill string weight.
Rated setback load: The maximum weight of tubular goods which can be supported by the substructure in the
setback area.
Rig: the derrick or mast, drawworks, and attendant surface equipment of a drilling or workover unit
Rig down: To dismantle a drilling rig and auxiliary equipment following the completion of drilling operations.
Rig up: To prepare the drilling rig for making hole, for example, to install tools and machinery before drilling is
started.
Rotary: The machine used to impart rotational power to the drill stem while permitting vertical movement of the
pipe for rotary drilling. Modern rotary machines have a special component, the rotary or master bushing, to turn
the kelly bushing, which permits vertical movement of the kelly while the stem is turning.
Rotary Hose: A reinforced, flexible tube on a rotary drilling rig that conducts the drilling fluid from the mud pump
and stand pipe to the swivel and Kelly; also called the mud hose or the Kelly hose.
Shale Shaker: A series of trays with sieves that vibrate to remove cuttings from the circulating fluid in rotary
drilling operations. The size of the openings in the sieve is carefully selected to match the size of the solids in the
drilling fluid and the anticipated size of the cuttings.
Shale shakers are the primary solids separation tool on a rig. After returning to the surface of the well the used
drilling fluid flows directly to the shale shakers where it begins to be processed. Once processed by the shale
shakers the drilling fluid is deposited into the mud tanks where other solid control equipment begins to remove the
finer solids from it. The solids removed by the shale shaker are discharged out of the discharge port into a
separate holding tank where they await further treatment or disposal.
Stand Pipe: A vertical pipe rising along the side of the derrick or mast, which joins the discharge line leading from
the mud pump to the rotary hose and through which mud is pumped going into the hole. It is a high pressure
equipment of the drilling rig.
Substructure: The substructure is an assembly of heavy beams used to elevate the derrick and provide space
to install blowout preventers, casing heads, and so forth.

Swivel: A rotary tool that is hung from the rotary hook and traveling block to suspend and permit free rotation
of the drill stem. It also provides a connection for the rotary hose and a passageway for the flow of drilling fluid
into the drill stem
Telescopic Mast: A portable mast that can be erected as a unit, usually by a tackle that hoists the wireline or by
a hydraulic ram. The upper section of a telescoping mast is generally nested (telescoped) inside the lower section
of the structure and raised to full height either by the wireline or by a hydraulic system.
Travelling Block: A traveling block is a sheaved pulley arrangement that moves up and down as it
hangs in the derrick and is used to pull drill pipe, tubings and casing as well as to hold the power swivel for drill
pipe turning.
Top drive : A device similar to a power swivel that is used in place of the rotary table to turn the drill stem
V-door: An opening at floor level in a side of a derrick or mast. The V-door is opposite to the drawworks and is
used as an entry to bring in drill pipe, casing, and other tools from the pipe rack.
Workover rig : a portable rig used for working over a well
4. METHODS OF INSPECTION
4.1 Level I
This category of inspection involves primary checking of Mast, Sub-structure and rig equipment daily /
weekly.
For Mast & Sub-structure, visual inspection is generally carried out to determine the surface condition
of the part, alignment of mating surfaces, change in shape and visible cracks.
Visual inspection should include checking of the following points:
 Condition of the members where paint and corrosion protection coating has been lost.
 Damage to the members due to impact, dent, deformation etc.
 Localized corrosion/pitting on the members.
 Visible surface cracks in members.
 Visible cracks in weld.
 Loosened nuts, bolts and lock pins (to be done weekly by Top Man), in case of derrick structure.
 Areas of maximum stress.
 Ovality of bracket holes
Rig equipment shall be inspected daily for visual cracks, loose fittings / connections, elongation of parts
and other signs of wear, corrosion or overloading, Lube oil levels, abnormal sound during operation ,
foundation bolts etc. Any equipment found to be having cracks, excessive wear etc., shall be removed
from service for further detail examination and repair.
Level I inspection include visual checking of the mast, substructure and rig equipment by rig personnel
during operations.

The personnel identified for level-I visual inspection shall have adequate knowledge & experience in
operation and maintenance of the specific equipment.
4.2 Level II
In addition to Level I inspection of rig equipment further detailed inspection are carried out to locate
corrosion / pitting , deformation, loose or missing components, deterioration, inadequate lubrication and
cooling, abnormal sound & vibrations during operation, visible external cracks, and misalignment.
In case of mast and structures, a thorough & intensive inspection of load bearing areas and sheaves for
cracks, damage, corrosion, loose or missing components and premature wear is carried out. This
detailed inspection should be performed during rig up operations.
A detailed checklist format for visual inspection of Mast, Substructure under level I & II is placed at
Annexure – I. Similarly Annexure-II is placed for inspection of drilling & workover equipment. These
checklists must be verified and signed by the ‘Facility in-charge’ and records maintained at site for easy
accessibility of inspecting agency. A detailed analysis of this report is necessary before taking up any
repair / maintenance job. Also, history of all accidents and damages including repair must be
systematically maintained in equipment specific log book at site.
Personnel undertaking level II inspections should be individuals designated by the owner company who
have adequate experience and knowledge of the equipment.
4.3 Level III
This Category of inspection includes NDT of critical areas. It may involve disassembly to access
specific components and to identify wear & tear that exceeds the manufacturer's allowable tolerances.
A thorough visual inspection of all load bearing components and members should be conducted to
determine the condition of the rig equipment and documented. Inspection of mobile (truck or trailer
mounted) masts should include observation during rig up/rig down operations.
The person conducting the level III inspection must possess adequate knowledge and experience in the
inspection criteria specified for level III inspections.
4.4 Level IV
In this category of inspection, the equipment is disassembled to the extent necessary to conduct NDT
of all primary-load-bearing components in accordance with the O & M manual.
Equipment shall be:
 Disassembled in a suitably-equipped facility to the extent necessary to permit complete

inspection of all primary-load-bearing components and other critical components of the
equipment;
 Inspection for excessive wear & tear, cracks, flaws and deformations.

In case of mast and substructure, the equipment is to be disassembled and cleaned to the extent
necessary to conduct NDT of all defined critical areas. An ultrasonic thickness test is recommended on
all tubular type (or closed type) members to test for internal corrosion. Internal cameras, usually run on
cable, may also be used to visually inspect for internal corrosion. MPI should be carried out to detect
micro-cracks on welds. The level IV inspection should be conducted by or closely supervised by a
Professional Engineer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representative or third party expert
having adequate experience and knowledge in the specific field.
Level IV NDT inspectors shall be required, as a minimum, to have certification as an ASNT Level II
Technician, or equivalent.
The owner shall verify that the NDT inspector has the following information:
 Assembly drawings and drawings identifying critical areas

 Acceptance and Rejection criteria.
Personnel performing level IV visual inspection of welds shall be qualified and certified as follows:
 AWS certified welding inspector or equivalent, or:

 An engineer or technician who, by training or experience, or both, in metals fabrication,
inspection, and testing, is qualified to perform inspection of the work.
During level IV inspections:
 All welds should be cleaned and visually examined.

 All welds in critical areas should be inspected using magnetic particle (MPI) or liquid penetrant
(PT) method in accordance with Section 6 of AWS D1.1. An alternative is to utilize ultrasonic
testing.
 Welds on galvanized structures may require different inspection techniques and intervals.
Cracks are generally identified through visual inspection on a galvanized mast / derrick.
 The existence of cracks can indicate severe deterioration and impending failure. Their detection,
identification and evaluation require accurate inspection methods.
 Prompt attention is then required to remove the equipment from service immediately or to
provide appropriate service and/or repair.
5. FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION
5.1 For mast and substructure:
Level I-daily & weekly
Level II- rig up (As per Annexure-I)
Level III- Every 2 years
Level IV- Every 10 years


The above-recommended frequencies apply for equipment in use during the specified period. In
corrosive environments (humidity, salt, H2S, etc.) an increase in the inspection frequency should be
considered. This would include checking for internal corrosion on tubular style members on a more
expedited schedule.
Following an exposure to temperatures exceeding 500 degree F, the affected areas of the structure
should be inspected for distortion. Exposure to heat, above the critical temperature of the grade of
steel, warrants further examination of the affected area by a qualified person.
The organization/owner or user of the equipment should develop his own schedule of inspections
based on experience, manufacturer’s recommendations, and consideration of one or more of the
following factors: environment; load cycles; regulatory requirements; operating time; testing; repairs;
remanufacture.
As an alternative the owner or user may use Table 1.
5.2 For rig equipment/accessories:
Periodic inspection & maintenance frequencies

Table 1
Equipment
Daily Weekly Six Yearly Five
Monthly Yearly
Crown block sheaves & bearings √ √ √
Drilling hooks √ √ √ √
Travelling blocks, hook block & √ √ √ √
block to hook adapter
Tubing hooks & sucker rod hooks √ √ √ √ √
Elevator links √ √ √ √ √
Casing elevators, tubing elevators, √ √ √ √ √
drill-pipe & drill-collar elevators
Casing line hit back rollers √
Casing slips, tubing slips, drill-pipe √ √ √ √ √
& drill-collar slips
Power tongs √ √ √ √ √
Kelly / Top drive system √ √ √ √ √
Sucker-rod elevators √ √ √ √ √
Rotary swivel-bail adapters √ √ √ √ √
Rotary swivels √ √ √ √ √
Rotary Hose √ √ √ √ √
Power swivels √ √ √ √ √
Dead-line anchors √ √ √ √ √
Drill-string motion compensators √ √ √ √
Kelly spinners √ √ √ √ √
Safety clamps, if capable of being √ √ √ √ √
used as hoisting equipment
Draw works √ √ √ √ √
Rotary table √ √ √ √ √

Mud Pump √ √ √ √ √
Shale shakers √ √ √ √ √
Desander √ √ √ √ √
Desilter √ √ √ √ √
Degasser √ √ √ √ √
Mud tanks √ √ √ √ √
Air compressor √ √ √ √ √
Top drive assembly √ √ √ √ √
Air Winch √ √ √ √ √
Mud Agitators √ √ √ √ √
A complete, on-job, shut-down inspection equivalent to the periodical Level III or Level IV (for the
concerned equipment) should be made before (if anticipated) and after critical jobs (e.g., running heavy
casing strings, jarring, pulling on stuck pipes and/or operating at extreme low temperatures).
Inspection and maintenance (lubrication) of wire rope used in hoisting shall be carried out on a regular
basis. API RP 9B & OISD-STD-187 may be consulted for further information on inspection and
maintenance of wire rope.
5.3 RESULT OF INSPECTION / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Any damage found during the inspection should be categorized as MAJOR, SECONDARY, or MINOR,
on the following basis:
 Major Damage - Significant geometrical distortion or structural damage to primary load carrying
components including raising assembly, main legs, hinge points and crown.
 Secondary Damage - Damage or distortion to non-primary load carrying components.
 Minor Damage - Damage or distortion to ancillary equipment, i.e., ladders, monkey board, walk-
ways, tong hangers, etc.
Repairs shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations / guidelines.
Structural repair of a drilling or well servicing structure should be carefully planned prior to initiating
work. The manufacturer should be consulted for approval of materials and methods. In absence of the
manufacturer's approval, the services of a qualified person utilizing accepted engineering practices
should be employed to supervise the required repairs.
The following recommendations should be followed when undertaking structural repairs of a drilling or
well servicing structure:
 Repair or replace any damaged members of Mast/Substructure in accordance with OEM.

 Use welding procedures approved by the manufacturer or the qualified person directing the
repairs or modifications.

 Drilling and well servicing structures may use high-strength steel, which require specific welding
electrodes and welding techniques.
 Fixtures and accessories are preferably attached to structures by means of suitable clamps or
bolted foundations.
 Do not drill or burn any holes in any members or perform any welding without first obtaining
approval of the manufacturer or the qualified person, as applicable.
 Girts, braces, and other members should always be in place when the structure is under load.
 Replacement materials, pins, and bolts should meet OEM specifications or equivalent.
Following remanufacture, verification shall be performed.
5.4 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Acceptance criteria should be established based on experience and ‘Original Equipment

Manufacturer's recommendations. Worn equipment that does not meet the acceptance criteria should
not be accepted for operation. For more details on acceptance criteria of mast/derrick and substructure
refer API RP 4G.
Performance load test
A performance load test may be used to verify the function of the equipment and/or its ability to perform
under specific conditions or in conjunction with other equipment or materials (for instance, it may be
used to determine the effects of gripping a specific pipe with a given elevator). A performance test may
consist of any number of cycles (as needed) of loads up to, but not exceeding, the rated load of the
equipment under test.
Proof load test
A proof load test is performed by applying a load equal to 1.5 times the rated load of the equipment for
a period of not less than 5 min. Proof load tests should not consist of more than one cycle and shall not
be used in lieu of performance load tests. Hoisting equipment should be proof load tested only once
following manufacture or remanufacture, since loads above the rated load may cause cumulative
(fatigue) damage. A proof load test shall be followed by surface NDT, if required, based on visual
inspection.
Corrosion
As a guideline, corrosion damage reducing the cross-sectional area of member by more than 10% (or
percentage measured tolerance based on manufacturer's recommendation) should be considered for
repair. Corroded areas should be abrasive blasted or mechanically cleaned to sound metal, evaluated
and repaired by one of the following methods:
 Fill pockets/cavities with weld metal and grind flush.

 Fish plate the damaged region and seal weld.
 Remove the damaged area and re-plate.

 Replace the entire member.

 Following repair, the entire area should be recoated.
REJECTED EQUIPMENT
Rejected equipment shall be marked and removed from service.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Unit serial number or identification marking provided by the manufacturer should be maintained on the
equipment. Identification marking shall be provided by the equipment owner for unidentified equipment.
Serial numbers or identification marking shall be recorded in the equipment file.
6.0 DAILY/WEEKLY INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT/ACCESORIES OF MAST &

SUBSTRUCTURE
6.1 Deadline Anchor:
a) To check wear of bronze wire line clamp inserts to secure cable grip without line damage.
b) To check wear of the grooves on the anchor drum.
c) To check the foundation bolts of the anchor with sub base.
d) To check deflection of Dead end sheave on load.
6.2 Monkey Board:
a) Check for any damage in frame, fingers, cracks in welds, walkway platforms & railings.
b) Check for any missing safety pins and pin connections.
c) Check for any undersized pin / bolt.
6.3 Stabbing Board:
a) Check for the movement of rail, cracks in welds.

b) Check for any missing safety pins and pin connections.
c) Check for undersized or worn out pin / bolt.
6.4 Top-Man Escape Device:

a) The track rope and haulage rope should be regularly cleaned and made free from any dust & rust
b) There should be no kink on any rope
c) The entire unit’s pullies should be oiled and freely rotating.
d) The strands of the rope should not be damaged.
e) The turn buckles should be without damage and free from dust.
f) Also check whether the sheave rollers are free from dust rust and are rotating freely.
g) Check tension on haulage rope
h) A competent person should inspect every part of the escape device at least every day.
i) The anchor at the ground should not be less than 45 mtrs. from the derrick / base of mast or equal to
height of the mast from ground level , whichever is more.
j) Check the rotation of centrifugal brake when it is on the ground.

k) The centrifugal brake should be re-calibrated.
6.5 All sheaves:

a) Check grooves of all the sheaves attached with the mast.
b) Check for the bearings, bushing & main shaft for any wear and tear, chocked greasing lines.
6.6 Pins:
Check for any crack. Cotter locks in all pins shall be ensured.
6.7 Inspection of Electrical Accessories of Mast

 Electrical Lighting:
Daily checks: Ensure that adequate lighting arrangement are available at derrick floor, driller’s console,
Monkey board, dog house, BOP control, Cat walk, every place where persons are to work and every
access/ escapes. Mast aviation light should be in working condition.
 Earthing:
a) Weekly Check: Ensure that Equipment / mast are double earthed with appropriate G.I. strip / stranded
flexible conductor.
b) Maintenance of earthing pit and its resistance measurement done at each new location during rig up and
after a period of 6 months whichever is earlier.
 Cable Connection:
Following points need to be checked during rig building and or quarterly basis for its effectiveness:
a) Cables are laid down in the cable trenches as per IS 1255.

b) Cable connections have been provided with double compression glands in hazardous location.
c) Receptacles and plugs are in good condition.
d) Insulation of cable is in good condition.
e) Flame proof features (FLP) / increased safety features (as per zone classification) of junction boxes,
lighting and cable connection viz. Air gap, glands etc are maintained in hazardous zones. For detailed
requirements, refer OISD-STD-216.
7.0 CHECK LIST FORMATS
Check list format to be used in visual field inspection of mast and substructure is attached herewith at
Annexure – I.
Check list format to be used under level I & II field inspection for drilling & work over equipment is attached
herewith at Annexure-II.
8.0 REFERENCES
1. API Standards 4A,4G,4D,4E & 4F

2. API-RP-8B, 9B
3. OISD-GDN-203
4. OISD-STD-216
5. IS 1255
6. OISD-STD-187

9.0 ANNEXURES
9.1 Annexure I
CHECK LIST OF VISUAL FIELD INSPECTION OF MAST & SUB- STRUCTURE*
(Level II – rig up)
RIG NAME: ______________________________ RIG NO. __________________________
LOCATION _____________________________________ DATE __________________________
MAST/DERRICK
IDENTIFICATION NO. ____________________________ SR. NO. __________________________
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE______________________________________________________________
RIG STANDING _______________________________________________________________________
INSPECTED BY ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
ACTIVE SERVICE YEARS_______________________________________________________________
DATE OF LAST INSPECTION____________________________________________________________
CUMULATIVE METERAGE DRILLED____________________________________________________
A) MAST/DERRICK:
I Crown Assembly
a) Sheaves
NO. _______ MAIN CLUSTER SHEAVE SIZE_________FAST LINE SHEAVE SIZE_______
b) Condition
1. SHEAVES: WARPED_____________________________________________OK_________
GROOVE: WORN_______________________________________________ OK_________
2. SPACERS OR SEALS: BAD________________________________________OK________

GREASE FITTING: MISSING______________________________________ OK________
3. BEARINGS: LOOSE__________ BAD______________________________OK________
7. CROWN SAFETY PLATFORM: MINOR DAMAGE ________BADLY DAMAGED_______

WELD CRACKS _________OK_______

8. CROWN HANDRAILS: MINOR DAMAGE __________BADLY DAMAGED_______

WELD CRACKS _________OK_________
6. CROWN FRAME: BENT BEAM FLANGES _________________________________________

BEAM WEBS BENT__________________CRACKED WELDS__________________________
LOCATION_____________________________________________________OK____________
7. COMMENT: RUSTY__________________ NEEDS REPAIR____________________________
NEEDS PAINTING___________________ OTHER___________________ OK_____________
II Additional Sheave Assemblies:
NAME_________________________________________________________OK__________
NUMBER OF VISIBLE MARKS APPLIED________________________________________
III Crown Support Beams
BEAM FLANGES BENT__________________________________________________________
BEAM WEBS BENT______________________________________________________________
CRACKED WELDS_______________________________________________OK______________
NEEDS REPAIR___________________________________________________________________
NUMBER OF VISIBLE MARKS APPLIED_____________________________________________
IV Legs
a) The following points are to be checked at Front Leg off Drillers Side, Front Leg on Drillers Side,
Rear Leg Drillers Side, Rear Leg Off Drillers Side
BEND within Limit_______________________BEND Exceeding limit____________________

NEEDS REPAIR_________________________________________________OK____________
PIN CONNECTION: BAD_____________________________________OK____________
PIN HOLE: BAD____________________________________ OK____________
CRACKED WELDS______________________________________________ OK____________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_________________________________________ OK_____________
V. Spreaders (Back Panel trusses)
DAMAGE within limit______________DAMAGE exceeding limit________OK__________

CRACKED WELDS ___________________________________________________________
NEEDS REPAIR__________________________________________________OK_________
BOLT AND PIN: IMPROPER LENGTH_______________________________OK__________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_________________________________________ OK__________
BOLT AND PIN HOLES: OVAL_____________________________________OK__________
VI. Girts and Bracing (diagonal braces)
BENT__________________________________________________________ OK____________
NUMBER BENT: SLIGHT____________ NOS. BADLY________________NOS.___________
CRACKED WELDS ______________________________________________________________
NEEDS REPAIR__________________________________________________OK___________

NO OF VISIBLE MARKS APPLIED________________________________________________
VII. Feet or Pivots (Mast lugs)
DAMAGED_______________________________________________________________
CRACKED WELDS ________________________________________________________
CORRODED_______________________________________________________________
WORN HOLES______________________________WORN PINS____________________
NEEDS REPAIRS___________________________________________________________
VIII. A- Frame
a) LEGS: DAMAGED MEMBERS ____________________________________________

CRACKED WELDS_____________________________________________OK_________
b) SPREADERS OR TRUSSES: DAMAGED MEMBERS___________________________
CRACKED WELDS_____________________________________________OK__________
c)UPPER CONNECTIONS: DAMAGED _________________________________________
CRACKED WELDS_____________________________________________OK__________
d)LOWER CONNECTIONS:
CORRODED___________________________________________________OK__________
PIN CONNECTION: LOOSE_____________________________________ OK__________
PINHOLE: WORN______________________________________________ OK__________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_________________________________________OK__________
IX. WORKING PLATFORM

a) RACKING PLATFORM:
FRAME: DAMAGED____________________________________________OK___________
CRACKED WELDS _____________________________________________OK___________
PIN CONNECTION : WORN______________________________________OK___________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_______________________________________OK___________
FINGERS : DAMAGED_________________________________________OK____________
NEEDS REPAIR________________________________________________OK____________
b) RACKING HANDLERS :
FRAME : DAMAGED____________________________________________OK_____________
FINGERS : DAMAGED__________________________________________ OK_____________
BASKET : DAMAGED___________________________________________OK_____________
CRACKED WELDS _____________________________________________OK_____________
c)WORKING PLATFORM DAMAGED_____________________________OK______________

CRACKED WELDS_____________________________________________OK______________
TUBING SUPPORT FRAME : DAMAGED__________________________OK______________

CONNECTIONS: DAMAGE______________________________________OK______________
CRACKED WELDS ____________________________________________OK_______________
HAND RAILS:
DAMAGES:MINOR___________________MAJOR___________________OK______________
CRACKED WELDS _____________________________________________OK______________
CONNECTIONS: NEED REPAIRS_________________________________OK______________

X. LADDERS
CRACKED WELDS _____________________________BAD RUNGS_____________________

BAD CONNECTIONS______________________________________________OK___________
DAMAGES: MINOR___________________________MAJOR____________________________
XI. RAISING AND TELESCOPING SYSTEM:
WIRELINE SYSTEM REFER TO API 4E FOR SPECIFICATIONS

a) WIRE LINE : FRAYED ____________________KINKED ______________________
CORRODED_____________________________OK_____________
b) CABLE CLAMPS:LOOSE__________________OK_____________
NO. OF CLAMPS PROPERLY INSTALLED __________________
c) SHEAVES AND MOUNTINGS : DAMAGED_______________________OK______________
d) EQUALISER ASSY. : DAMAGED ________________________________OK______________
e) SOCKETS AND PINS : DAMAGED_______________________________OK______________
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
1. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS:
i) RAISING : LEAKING___________________________________________OK_______________
EXPOSED SURFACE___________________________________________OK_______________
CORRODED___________________________________________________OK_______________
ii) SCOPING : LEAKING________________________________________OK_______________
EXPOSED SURFACE ___________________________________________OK_______________
CORRODED___________________________________________________OK_______________
2. CONNECTIONS : LEAKING_____________________________________OK_______________
3. HOSES & HOSE END FITTING :
EXPOSED WIRE _______________CORRODED_____________________OK_______________
DAMAGED___________________________________________________ OK_______________
4. PIN HOLES: OVAL_____________________________________________OK_______________
5. SCOPING CYLINDER STABILIZERS:

BENT_________________________________________________________OK_______________
LUBRICATION_________________________________________________OK_______________
MAST GUIDES :
CLEANED AND LUBRICATED ___________________________________OK_______________

NEEDS ATTENTION____________________________________________ OK_______________
XII. LOCKING DEVICES & SEATS - TELESCOPING MASTS
a) PINS, BARS OR PAWLS : DAMAGED____________________________ OK______________

b) SEATS : DEFORMED ____________________________________________OK_____________
c) MECHANISM : DAMAGED_______________________________________OK______________

d) NEEDS CLEANING & LUBRICATION______________________________OK______________
XIII. GUYLINES ANCHORAGE:

a) GUY LINE : DAMAGED_________________________________________________________
b) NEEDS ADJUSTING __________________________________________________________
c) NEEDS REPLACING_______________________________________________OK__________
d) CABLE CLAMPS : LOOSE__________________________________________OK__________

e) PROPERLY INSTALLED_________________________________________________________
f) SOME MISSING___________________________________________________OK__________
PINS AND SAFETY PINS: MISSING_________________________________ OK__________
TURNBUCKLES : LOCKED /DAMAGED / REPLACE___________________OK___________
ANCHOR & DEADEND: REPLACE_________________________________OK___________
XIV. BOLTED STRUCTURES:
a) ALL BOLTED CONNECTIONS ARE TO BE INSPECTED , TIGHTENED , AND MISSING PARTS

REPLACED OR VISIBLY MARKED AS MISSING OR DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.
b) ALL BOLTED CONNECTIONS FOUND TO BE SATISFACTOY AS CHECKED AND LOOSE BOLTS

TIGHTENED
c)ALL BOLTED CONNECTIONS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND SPOTCHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS AND
NO FURTHER BOLT TIGHTENING OR REPAIRS NECESSARY.
XV. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION OF DERRICK & MAST

a) WAS MANUFACTURER’S ASSY. DRAWING USED: YES/NO
b) APPEARANCE : GOOD ____________ FAIR____________ POOR____________
c) REPAIRS NEED : NONE ___________ MINOR__________ MAJOR___________
d) NUMBER OF MISSING PARTS______________________________
A) SUBSTRUCTURE & VERTICAL EXTENSION
(a) SHOES, PEDESTALS OR PIVOTS: DAMAGED__________________________OK_________

HOLES: WORN_____________________________________________________OK_________
BOLTS: NEED REPLACING__________________________________________OK_________
PINS: WORN_______________________________________________________OK_________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_____________________________________________OK_________
SUPPORT BEAMS: DAMAGED___________________________________________________
CORRODED:_______________________________________________________OK_________
(b) FLOORING
DAMAGES: MINOR_________________ MAJOR_________________________OK_________
(c) SUBSTRUCTURES FOR DERRICK OR MAST & SUB-SPREADERS & ROTARY BEAMS :

DAMAGES: MINOR__________________MAJOR________________________OK__________
CORROSION: MINOR_______________MAJOR_________________OK__________
CONNECTIONS: WORN__________________________________________________
CRACKED WELDS______________________________________________________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING____________________________________ OK__________
d) ENGINE FOUNDATION SPREADERS :
DAMAGES: MINOR____________________MAJOR______________OK___________
CORROSION: MINOR__________________MAJOR______________OK____________
CONNECTIONS WORN______________________________________
CRACKED WELDS_________________________________________OK____________
SAFETY PINS: MISSING_____________________________________OK___________
e) STAIRWAYS, LANDINGS & HANDRAILS
DAMAGES: MINOR___________________ MAJOR______________ OK___________
f) HOLD DOWN AND ANCHORING CONNECTIONS :
BOLTS TIGHT___________________BOLTS MISSING__________________________

DAMAGED_______________________________________________________________
NEEDS REPAIRING_________________________________________OK___________
g) FOUNDATION:
ADEQUATE : YES______________NO_______________WHY_________________________
h) SUMMARY OF INSPECTION OF SUBSTRUCTURE & VERTICAL EXTENTION
APPEARANCE: GOOD_________________FAIR_____________POOR_________________
REPAIR NEEDED: NONE_________MINOR________________MAJOR_____________________
WAS MANUFACTURE’S ASSEMBLY DRAWING USED? YES__________NO____________
NUMBER OF MISSING PARTS________________________________________
LOCALISED CLEANING DONE: _____________________________

SAND BLASTING DONE:____________________________________
NDT DONE :(MPI/UT) _________________________________
HORIZONTAL MEMBER:
SLIGHT DAMAGE _______________; BADLY DAMAGED ____________;
CRACKED WELDS ______________; NEED REPAIR _________________;
VERTICAL MEMBER:
DIAGONAL MEMBER:
FEET:

DAMAGED _____________________; CRACKED WELDS ______________;

CORRODED ___________________ ; WORN HOLES _________________ ;
WORN PINS ____________________; NEED REPAIR ________________ ;
B) SUBSTRUCTURE FOR MAST:
PRIMARY LOAD BEARING MEMBER:

NEED REPLACEMENT ______________;
SECONDARY LOAD BEARING MEMBER:

ANY OTHER MEMBER(INCLUDING DIAGONAL):

FLOORING:
DAMAGES: MINOR__________; MAJOR ________;
REPAIR NEEDED____________; REPLACEMENT NEEDED __________;
CORROSION: MINOR_______ ; MAJOR ________; NONE _____________ ;
PAINTING DONE:
YES _________. NO _______________. APPEARANCE __________
E L EC T RI C AL LI G H TI N G
ADEQUATE GENERAL LIGHTING ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE DURING THE WORKING HOURS AT
:
A)DERRICK FLOOR YES NO
B)MONKEY BOARD YES NO
C)DRILLER’S END YES NO
D)DOG HOUSE YES NO
E)BOP CONTROL YES NO
F)CAT WALK YES NO
G)EVERY PLACE WHERE PERSONS ARE TO WORK YES NO
H)EVERY PLACE OF ESCAPE/ACCESS YES NO
- LIGHTING PROVIDED AT THE MAST /SUB STRUCTURE

IS SO ARRANGED THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE ANY GLARE
OR EYE STRAIN. YES NO
- LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MAST / SUB STRUCTURE IS OF
INCREASED SAFETY TYPE AS PER ZONE 2
REQUIREMENT OF OMR YES NO
- PROPER CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN WHILE FITMENT OF
LIGHTING APPARATUS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE YES NO

- ADEQUATE WIRE GUARDS ARE PLACED OVER THE YES NO

TOUGHENED GLASS.
- AVIATION LIGHT OF INTERMITTENT TYPE IS FITTED AT TOP YES NO
OF THE MAST.
- EMERGENCY/SAFETY TORCH IS AVAILABLE AND
PROPERLY MAINTAINED. YES NO
- LIGHTING VOLTAGE PHASE TO PHASE IS O.K. (215V) YES NO
EARTHING
- EQUIPMENT / MAST ARE DOUBLE EARTHED WITH YES NO

APPROPRIATE GI STRIP.
- MAINTENANCE OF EARTHING PIT AND ITS RESISTANCE YES NO
MEASUREMENT DONE AT EACH NEW LOCATION DURING
DURING RIG BUILDING / SIX MONTHLY.
CABLE CONNECTIONS
- CABLES ARE LAID DOWN IN THE CABLE TRENCHES AS YES NO

PER CODE OF PRACTICES I.E.BIS-255A
- CABLE CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED YES NO
WITH DOUBLE COMPRESSION GLANDS.
- RECEPTACLES AND PLUGS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. YES NO
- INSULATION IS REGULARLY CHECKED AT THE
NEW LOCATION DURING RIG BUILDING AND
SUBSEQUENTLY . YES NO
- FLP /INCREASED SAFETY FEATURES(AS PER
ZONE CLASSIFICATION)OF JUNCTION
BOXES ,LIGHTING AND CABLE CONNECTION VIZ.
AIR GAP, GLANDS ETC ARE MAINTAINED IN
HAZARDOUS ZONES. YES NO
REMARKS : __________________________________________________________________
*Reproduced from API Recommended Practice 4G.

9.2 Annexure II
FIELD INSPECTION CHECK LIST OF RIG EQUIPMENTS
1. DERRICK FLOOR AREA & DRAW WORKS

SL CONDITION STATUS
NO OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1 Rotary floor in good condition (no slippery
space, no openings, railings in place)
2 Rotary chain drive guarded
3 Calibrated Weight indicator installed
4 Weight indicator visible to brake operator
5 Operator’s draw works controls properly

labeled/identified
6 Pipe slips & Dies in good condition &
secured.
7 Racking floor area in good condition
8 V-door barrier provided, in good condition

and properly used.
9 Air/Hydraulic hoist line in good condition
□ near driller □ opposite driller
10 Air/Hydraulic hoist line guide in operating

condition
11 Air/Hydraulic hoist line properly layed/wound

on drum
12 Air/Hydraulic hoist line properly guarded

13 Are cathead & cat line including brakes in

good condition.
14 Kelly cock wrench and safety valve

accessible

15 Spinning chain in good condition
16 Twin stop device installed and operational
17 Drawworks drill line in good condition
18 Drawworks emergency stop switches

installed & in working condition.
19 Drawworks guard installed & secured with

all bolts.
20 Sufficient wraps left on drum with blocks in

down position
21 Proper lay of drill line on reel
22 Drawworks drum brakes in good condition
23 Drawworks secondary brakes in good

condition
24 Deadline anchor & its retainer in good
condition
25 Drawworks brake linkage in good condition
(no loose/missing parts)
26 Clutch in good condition
27 Adequate lighting (illumination level)

provided
28 Appropriate lighting installed (as per area

classification)
29 Minimum two exits from drill floor doghouse
2. POWER, HAND TOOLS & TUBULARS HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
S.No. Condition STATUS

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)

1 Makeup and breakout tongs in good

condition
2 Tong pull & restraining lines including
clamps in good condition and installed
properly
3 Tong hanging line including clamps in good
condition and installed properly as per OISD
STD 187
4 Tong counterweights installed
5 Tong counterweights operational
6 Tong body & jaws in good condition
7 Tong safety handle pins secured
8 Tong dies in good condition & secured
9 Tongs securely fastened to a suitable fixed

structure using a wire rope or a stiff arm
10 Hand tools are inspected and in good

condition & properly stored
11 “Iron Roughneck” (if used) inspected and in

good condition & properly secured.
12 Any leak observed in hydraulic system
13 Electric hand tools double insulated or

grounded
14 Electrical extension cords properly insulated
15 Plugs of electrical extension cords in good

condition
16 “Emergency” switch installed on all Electric

and Pneumatic tools
17 Celebrated torque gauge in use
18 Verify for proper sized tubular slip available

(Drill pipe/casings/tubings etc)

19 General condition of slip: clean & well

lubricated
20 Any cracks, dings or deformation observed
in the slip.
21 Check for loose or worn hinge, dies &
handle pins
22 Visually inspect elevators: Check ears, pins,
bore, latch and latch lug for cracks or
excessive wear and proper operation of
elevators
23 Condition of the air/hydraulic hoses
24 Safety chains at both ends
25 Wear, aging and chafing in hoses and

couplings
26 Control lever back to neutral automatically,
when control are released
27 Check control lever and linkages for wear
and free movement
28 Spring hanger or lifting cylinder fitted with a
safety sling
29 Function test unit in forward and reverse and
verify proper operation
30 Inspect condition of kelly flat and roller
contact interface over full length of kelly.
31 Any cracks in junction between upsets and
drive sections?
32 Check width of wear pattern on contact
angles for excessive wear or rounding.
33 Check the Kelly drive bushings have
become oval shaped due to wear or not.
34 Check if the Kelly drive bushing holes have
become egg shaped due to wear
35 Check if an arrow and L for lock on the
master bushing and an arrow on the locking
pin for locking the insert bowls in the master
bushings has been welded on
36 Check that split casing bushing have a
minimum length of 17” to avoid from falling
through the rotary table
37 Check the rotary table for excessive wear
38 Test rotary hose and swivel packing to

MWP.
39 Confirm all the hoses properly bundled and
travel unobstructed in derrick
40 Function test link tilt assembly and check for

air leaks.
41 Perform visual inspection of top drive power
panel.
Check all contactors, relays, power supplies,
and terminal boards to see that they are
properly marked and that all screws and
bolts are tight.
42 Record DC drive motor data insulation
resistance
43 Verify proper operation of installed purge
loss alarm system. Shut off purge air supply,
note alarm, check emergency by-pass
operation. Turn on air supply to see if
system will go through an automatic purge
cycle
44 Visually inspect torque beam support chains
on PT drive
3. HOISTING TOOLS, HOOKS, BAILS, ELEVATORS AND

OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1 Traveling blocks in good condition
2 Traveling blocks properly guarded
3 Sheave guards in good condition
4 Bales and/or links in good condition
5 Elevators in good condition
6 Rod hook in good condition
7 Hoisting hook equipped with safety latch
8 Crown block assembly secured
9 Transfer elevators in good condition
10 Crew members not permitted to ride

traveling block
11 Circulating hose secured to gooseneck and

swivel
12 Power swivel secured

13 Hoisting line inspected daily
4. MUD PUMP

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1 All mud pump guards are secured and in
good condition.
2 All mud pump fitting & connections are
properly secured and in good condition.
3 Pressure relief valve installed, tested & in
good working condition.
4 Relief lines, high pressure lines,
secured/anchored
5 Ends of mud vibrator hose properly anchored.
6 Adequate lighting(illumination level) provided
7 Approved lighting as per hazardous area

classification for the location available
8 High pressure fitting used as per design

pressure system
9 Pumps, piping, hoses, valves and other

fittings are maintained in good operating
condition
10 Calibrated Pressure gauze are in use
11 Dampener tested at regular intervals
12 Lubrication system on plunger are in working

condition
13 Oil pressure gauge on mud pump are working
properly
14 Verify placement of emergency stops/switch
on pumps
15 Area around mud pump, not slippery, no
uneven surface,

5. MUD HANDLING EQUIPMENTS

NEED
OK ATTENTION(DETAILS)
A. SHALE SHAKER
1 Body & base for cracks and corrosion
2 Baskets for cracks and corrosion
3 Vibrator motor mounting for proper tightness
4 Vibrator motor belt guards in position
5 Starter switch properly earthed
6 Emergency shut off system
B. DESANDER
1 All flanges and connections for proper
tightness
2 All pipes for corrosion
3 Proper mounting/anchoring of the unit
4 Frame/structure for corrosion/damage
C. DESILTER
1 All flanges & connections for proper tightness
2 All piping for corrosion
3 Anchoring/mounting of the unit
4 Alignment of discharge line
5 Frame/structure for corrosion/damage
D. DEGASSER
1 Proper alignment of vent line
2 Guard over coupling between motor and
vacuum pump
3 Proper anchoring of the unit
4 Condition of the skid
6. MUD MIXING AREA

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1. Bagged material properly stacked
2. Assessment for respirator use conducted,
documented and available.
2a. Adequate personal protective equipment
available:
□ Rubber Gloves
□ Apron
□ Face Shield
□ Goggles
□ Respirator:
□ mask

□ Full Face
□ Other:______
2b. Employees using all required PPE
3. Personal protective equipment properly stored
3a. “PPE Required” warning signs erected
(Grouped or individual signs)
3b. Chemical hazard warning signs erected
4. Personal protective equipment properly
maintained and in a clean & sanitary condition
5. Eye wash station available
5a. Emergency Shower available
5b. Eye wash provides a minimum continuous
flow
5c. Emergency Shower provides a minimum
continuous flow
5d. Eye wash/emergency shower location
identified with visible sign
5e. Eye wash/emergency shower access free
from obstructions
6. Eye wash station/emergency shower in
working order
7. Eye wash station/emergency shower in a
clean & sanitary condition
8. Eye wash station/emergency shower
providing clean water supply
9. Adequate ventilation in the closed area
10. Elevated loading door opening protected
11. Approved lighting for the location available
12. Adequate lighting provided
13. General housekeeping
14 MSDS are displayed in bilingual at strategic
locations
7. MUD TANKS & PITS

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1 Adequate stairs with handrails
2 Adequate walkways and guardrails
3 Guardrails installed on all raised platforms,

walkways, etc above 1.8 meter
4 Walkways free from obstruction and/or
damage
5 Guardrails provided on crossovers
6 “PPE Required” warning signs erected

(grouped or individual signs)

7 Chemical hazard warning signs erected
8 Shale shaker properly guarded
9 Explosion proof equipment, fixtures and

wiring used in the Vicinity of the shale shaker
area
10 Agitator shafts & couplings properly guarded
11 Mud guns properly secured
12 Jetting hoses properly secured
13 Desander Unit in good condition

wiring used in the vicinity of the Desander.
15 Desilter Unit in good condition

wiring used in the vicinity of the Desilter
17 Degasser Unit in good condition
18 Drive belts and shafts guarded
19 Approved lighting for the location installed
20 Adequate lighting provided
21 Assessment for respirator use conducted,

documented and available.
22 Adequate personal protective equipment

available:

□ Rubber Gloves
□ Apron
□ Face Shield
□ Goggles
□ Respirator:
□ mask
□ Full Face
□ Other:________
23 Employees using all required PPE
24 Personal protective equipment properly

stored
25 Personal protective equipment properly

maintained and in a clean & sanitary
condition.
26 Stairways and ladders secured
27 Eye wash station in close proximity
28 Emergency Shower* available in close

proximity (* especially when caustic is used,
but not limited to)
29 Eye wash/emergency shower location

identified with visible sign
30 Eye wash/emergency shower access free

from obstructions
31 Eye wash station/emergency shower in

working order
32 Eye wash station/emergency shower in a

clean & sanitary condition
33 Eye wash station/emergency shower

providing a clean water supply
34 General Housekeeping

35 All unused floor holes covered
36 Electric wiring in good condition
37 Data plates on equipment legible
38 Lubrication system of agitator are maintained
8. AIR COMPRESSOR

OK NEED
ATTENTION(DETAILS)
1 Dirty – oil/dust etc. on compressor
2 Oil leaks on compressor
3 V-belt drive guarded
4 Guard covered on back side
5 Safety valve locked or sealed and calibrated
6 Drain valve accessible & Drain water from air

compressor.
7 Compressor due for pressure test (5-yearly to
1,5 x MPOP)
8 Electric cord/plug in good condition
9 Have a lubrication regime? It should include

greasing (motors), oil top-up (compressor, in-
line lubricators etc) and oil replacement
10 Check drive belts (where fitted)
Check the tension and condition of drive belts
regularly
11 Clean air and oil filters Ensure air and oil
filters are kept free of dirt and debris

Oisd GDN 202

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Field Inspection of Drilling

Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure & Rig Equipment

OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE

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Field Inspection of Drilling and Work-over Rig Mast, Substructure &

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

OISD (OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE)

Though every effort has been made to ensure the

These documents are intended only to supplement and not

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR GUIDELINES ON

1. T H MAZUMDAR OIL LEADER

2. TAPAN RAY ONGC MEMBER

3. TRILOK SINGH ONGC MEMBER

4. N K GARG ONGC MEMBER

5. M K MANOCHA ONGC MEMBER

6. S R DAS OIL MEMBER

7. N YADAV ONGC MEMBER

8. JAYANT AHUJA OISD CO-ORDINATOR

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR GUIDELINES ON

1. S. LAGA OIL LEADER

2. J. DUTTA OIL MEMBER

3. DEV KUMAR VARSHNEY ONGC MEMBER

4. ASHOK KUMAR ONGC MEMBER

5. HARISH TANEJA CAIRN MEMBER

6. P S SEHMI OISD CO-ORDINATOR

SECTION DESCRIPTION P AGE

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Workover rig : a portable rig used for working over a well

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4.3 Level III

Equipment shall be:

 Disassembled in a suitably-equipped facility to the extent necessary to permit complete

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 Assembly drawings and drawings identifying critical areas

 AWS certified welding inspector or equivalent, or:

 All welds should be cleaned and visually examined.

5.1 For mast and substructure:

Level I-daily & weekly

Level II- rig up (As per Annexure-I)

Level III- Every 2 years

Level IV- Every 10 years

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As an alternative the owner or user may use Table 1.

5.2 For rig equipment/accessories:

Periodic inspection & maintenance frequencies

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5.3 RESULT OF INSPECTION / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Repairs shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations / guidelines.

 Repair or replace any damaged members of Mast/Substructure in accordance with OEM.

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5.4 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Acceptance criteria should be established based on experience and ‘Original Equipment

Performance load test

Proof load test

 Fill pockets/cavities with weld metal and grind flush.

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 Replace the entire member.

Rejected equipment shall be marked and removed from service.

6.0 DAILY/WEEKLY INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT/ACCESORIES OF MAST &

6.1 Deadline Anchor:

6.2 Monkey Board:

6.3 Stabbing Board:

a) Check for the movement of rail, cracks in welds.

6.4 Top-Man Escape Device:

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k) The centrifugal brake should be re-calibrated.

6.5 All sheaves:

6.7 Inspection of Electrical Accessories of Mast

a) Cables are laid down in the cable trenches as per IS 1255.

7.0 CHECK LIST FORMATS

RIG NAME: ____ RIG NO.

LOCATION ___________ DATE

NO. ___ MAIN CLUSTER SHEAVE SIZE_FAST LINE SHEAVE SIZE___

2. SPACERS OR SEALS: BAD________________________________OK

3. BEARINGS: LOOSE BAD____________OK

7. CROWN SAFETY PLATFORM: MINOR DAMAGE __BADLY DAMAGED_

8. CROWN HANDRAILS: MINOR DAMAGE ____BADLY DAMAGED_

BEND within Limit___BEND Exceeding limit

DAMAGE within limit____DAMAGE exceeding limitOK

c)WORKING PLATFORM DAMAGED_______________OK

TUBING SUPPORT FRAME : DAMAGED____________OK

CRACKED WELDS _________BAD RUNGS_

c) SHEAVES AND MOUNTINGS : DAMAGED_________OK

d) EQUALISER ASSY. : DAMAGED __________________OK

e) SOCKETS AND PINS : DAMAGED_________________OK

CLEANED AND LUBRICATED _____________________OK_

a) PINS, BARS OR PAWLS : DAMAGED______________ OK

d) NEEDS CLEANING & LUBRICATION________________OK

d) CABLE CLAMPS : LOOSE________________________________OK

PINS AND SAFETY PINS: MISSING_______________________ OK

TURNBUCKLES : LOCKED /DAMAGED / REPLACE_________OK_

ANCHOR & DEADEND: REPLACE_______________________OK_

(a) SHOES, PEDESTALS OR PIVOTS: DAMAGED__________________OK_

DAMAGES: MINOR_______ MAJOR OK_

BOLTS TIGHT_BOLTS MISSING________

DAMAGED _______; CRACKED WELDS ;