Drilling Rig Mobilisation Maintenance and Cuttings Management Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers drilling rig mobilisation, maintenance and cuttings management activities, including site set-up, plant movements, equipment work and emergency conditions. It supports planning by identifying hazards and control considerations for managing risks throughout the work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan pre-start requirements, induction, site set-up and crew communication
• Manage rig mobilisation, entry, positioning, reversing and site traffic movements
• Set up, align and stabilise rig plant and associated equipment
• Inspect, maintain and fault-find rig equipment
• Use electrical equipment, leads and powered tools
• Access elevated rig structures and work areas
• Handle tools, hoses, screens, bins and consumables
• Manage cuttings, drilling fluids, transfers and waste handling
• Address noise, dust, heat, visibility and housekeeping conditions
• Prepare for emergencies, spills, plant failures and non-routine conditions

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in drilling rig mobilisation, maintenance or cuttings management.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use