| It is always necessary for the drilling operators to | | | | with minimum risk. |
| follow strict safety procedures while performing | | | | You must take care before starting the drilling |
| diamond core drilling operation. Some of the | | | | operation. Lock the core drill to the working |
| safety precautions for the drilling operators are as | | | | surface to prevent the drill from moving so that |
| follows: | | | | the core bit does not bind in the drilled hole. Check |
| It is a must for the operators to understand the | | | | for any damage in the drill bit before using it. Do |
| user guide or operating manual and safety | | | | not operate the drilling machine if you have not |
| requirements of all drilling equipments. During the | | | | read and understood the operators manual or if |
| core drilling operation, the drilling operators must | | | | you are unsure of how to run the machine. Do |
| strictly wear protective equipments | | | | not operate the machine if you are you are tired |
| recommended by local, state or federal standards. | | | | or fatigued. Avoid using damaged equipments. |
| The diamond core drilling machine operators and | | | | Avoid using drilling equipment unless you are |
| those involved in the drilling operation must wear | | | | specifically trained for using it. Never leave the |
| proper safety equipments that include safety | | | | power cords in or near the water. Do not drink |
| goggles, safety footwear, snug fitting clothes, | | | | alcohol or use any drugs before using drilling |
| hearing protection, head protection, and proper | | | | machine. Never touch the rotating parts of the |
| respiratory equipment. | | | | machine in any circumstances. In case of any |
| Before starting the drilling operation, make sure | | | | malfunctions of the machine while performing the |
| that all the drilling equipments, especially the | | | | drilling operation, switch OFF the machine and |
| electrical equipments are in good operating | | | | remove the plug from the power source. Do not |
| condition. Before operating hydraulic drills, ensure | | | | attempt to repair the machine by yourself. Any |
| that the hoses and fittings are in good condition. | | | | repairs on the electric parts of the machine must |
| You must not wear loose-fitting clothes and | | | | be performed only by a trained professional. |
| jewelry while operating the drilling equipment. You | | | | Safety conscious drilling companies insist on the |
| must keep your hands and clothes away from all | | | | use of personal protective equipment. The use of |
| the moving parts of the machine. | | | | personal protective equipment prevents minor and |
| Diamond core drilling companies ensures to | | | | fatal injuries occurring at the drilling sites. Diamond |
| provide a safe and healthy working environment | | | | core drilling safety manuals consists of safety |
| for all their employees and clients. They ensure to | | | | program responsibilities, electrical safety |
| use drilling systems and procedures accepted by | | | | measures, drilling machine safety procedures, |
| commissioned Health and Safety Management | | | | policy statements, accident reporting, etc. The |
| Plan. They even provide extensive and continued | | | | safety manual section also includes general safety |
| mentoring/training for their employees in order to | | | | rules and precautions, and safe work practices for |
| ensure safety use of drilling equipments. They | | | | diamond core drilling. |
| provide training related to diamond core drilling | | | | The drilling companies are responsible to ensure |
| safety methods and first aid. All drilling operators | | | | that their employees are well trained to use the |
| and employees are encouraged to adopt safety | | | | drilling equipments properly. They must also |
| methods while working. All drilling operators must | | | | ensure that their employees use personal |
| strictly follow safety methods recommended by | | | | protective equipments and adopt safety |
| the company in order to ensure efficient work | | | | measures while performing the drilling operation. |