
Environmental Remediation Drilling
Safety Guidelines
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4.2.1 - Jump Starting an Engine with a Dead Battery
Use the following procedure when jump starts are necessary:
NOTE: do not connect the negative clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.
1. Connect one of the positive (+) cable clamps (red) to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the positive clamp (red) from the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the good battery.
3. Connect the clamp from the negative jumper cable (black) to the negative (-) terminal of the good
battery.
4. Connect the negative cable clamp (black) on the other end of the jumper cable to the engine block or
other good engine metal surface on the vehicle with the discharged battery. Do not connect the negative
clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. This may trigger a spark and result in
explosion of the gases surrounding the battery, causing injury.
Raising the Mast
• Before raising the mast, look up to check for overhead obstructions.
• Remove all loose objects, such as equipment and tools from the mast and inspected for damaged
parts
• Raise the mast only after the leveling jacks are down. Do not raise the jacks until the mast has been
lowered completely.
• Before raising the mast, all drill rig personnel (with exception of the operator) and visitors should be
cleared from the areas immediately to the rear and the sides of the rig. No other work should be
performed in the vicinity of the mast while it is being raised or lowered.
• Only qualified personnel may raise or lower the mast.
• Raise the mast a few inches in order to check brakes.
• Never drive the drill rig from hole to hole with the mast in the raised or partially raised position.
Securing Mast
• Secure or lock the mast in upright position according to the drilling manufacturer's
recommendations.
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