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Article: Auger drilling safety guidelines.
- Article from:
- National Driller
- Article date:
- December 1, 2008
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Auger drilling uses direct power to rotate (screw) flighted augers into the ground. Drill rigs must have kill switches in operable condition. Familiarize yourself with their location and operation. At least two persons must be present when operating the rig. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, hair or equipment near the auger.
The operator and tool-handler should establish a system of responsibility for the series of various activities required for auger drilling, such as connecting and disconnecting auger sections, and inserting and removing the auger fork. The operator must assure that the tool-handler is well away from the auger column and that the auger fork ...
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