RIG INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR LAND RIGS

DATE:

RIG:

FOREMAN:

WELL NAME:

OPERATION:

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATIONS:
Enter "T" if date entered indicates date training was taken.
Enter "E" if date entered indicates date training expires.
POSITION
Foreman

NAME

BADGE #

BOP

FIRST AID

H2S

OTHER

NAME

BADGE #

SAG

Cert #

Cert Expiry

OTHER

Foreman
Toolpusher
Toolpusher
Driller
Driller

POSITION
Crane Op
Crane Op
Forklift Op
Forklift Op

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Rig Site Accommodations................... 2

Genset & Engines ............................... 2
SCR Room ........................................... 2
Accumulator ........................................ 3
Mud Pumps ......................................... 3
Mud Tanks .......................................... 4
Substructure ....................................... 4
Rig Floor.............................................. 5
Dog House ........................................... 6
Derrick................................................. 7

11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Catwalk & Pipe Racks ........................ 8

Manifold, Flare Lines, & Flare Pit .... 9
Fuel Tanks .......................................... 10
Fire Fighting Equipment ................... 10
Compressed Gas Cylinders ................ 10
Hand & Power Tools........................... 10
Welding & Cutting.............................. 11
Cranes & Slings .................................. 11
General ................................................ 11
H2S Protection (Land Rigs) ............... 12

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1. RIG SITE ACCOMMODATION

YES

1-1

NO N/A

Site accommodation trailers located at least 25

metres (75 ft) from well bore

1-2

Power cables to trailers from light plant

suspended or otherwise protected from

vehicular traffic

1-3

Electrical junction boxes on trailers weather

proofed, and closed

1-4

Electrical cords and fittings free of defects

1-5

Protective covers on all lights

1-6

ABC fire extinguisher in each trailer

1-7

Escape window or door in sleeping room

1-8

Smoke alarm present and functioning

1-9

For an H2S locations, rig medic or

Toolpushers office has an eyewash station

2. GENSET & ENGINES

YES

2-1

YES

2-8

condition

2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12

Switches capable of being locked out

Lockout procedures in place
Lights have protective coverings
Suitable emergency lighting available on
location and working

2-13

For H2S locations, 10-pound CO2 fire

extinguisher in place

2-14
2-15

Noise hazard sign in place

Hearing protection provided and used by
workers

2-17

Exits free of obstruction

Floors and equipment free of oil or grease

2-18

Housekeeping acceptable, no accumulations

2-16

that present a hazard

2-19

"High Voltage" sign posted

2-20

All engine exhausts equipped with water sprays

or spark arrestors for spark suppression

NO N/A

Grounded to casing or cellar

2-21

2-2

NO N/A

Electrical cords, plugs, receptacles etc. in good

Auxiliary and emergency standby generators run

at full load for 2 hours every week

Ground cable securely fastened with bolted

clamps

2-3

Buildings bonded together to common ground

3. SCR ROOM
YES

2-4

Fans and belts guarded

2-5

Electrical junction boxes identified and kept in

closed position

2-6

Electrical outlets labeled, voltage identified

2-7

All knockouts in panels (no open knockouts)

3-1

NO N/A

Emergency lighting installed and working at

TWO exits

3-2

Non-conductive mats placed on floor

3-3

Halon fire extinguisher available (only Halon is

permitted in the SCR room)

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

5-6

4. ACCUMULATOR
YES

4-1

4-2

discharge

NO N/A

Located at least 18.3 m. (60 ft) from wellbore

5-7

Discharge line sloped downward

5-8

Discharge line properly secured

5-9

Electrical connections in good condition

5-10

Used electrical receptacles capped

5-11

Electrical lights have protective covers

5-12

For H2S locations, 30 pound dry chemical fire

Accumulator bottles precharged to 1200 psi

4-3

No leaks in system

4-4

Gauges in good condition and readable

4-5

Controls free of any obstruction

4-6

Controls in OPEN or CLOSED position, not

neutral

4-7

NO N/A

NO valves installed between pop valve and its

Accumulator function tests conducted

extinguisher serviced and in place

Date of

last test:__________________

4-8

Fire extinguisher in place and serviceable

4-9

Compressor free of dirt, grease or oil

5-13

Sign posted identifying remote startup of

equipment (if applicable)

5-14

Noise hazard sign posted

5-15

Hearing protection provided and used

5-16

Floor and equipment free of grease, oil and

5. MUD PUMPS
YES

NO N/A

5-1

Fans and belts guarded

5-2

Lubricator pump belt and pulleys guarded

5-3

5-4

debris

5-17

No oily rags or tools laying about

5-18

Housekeeping acceptable, no accumulations

Shock hoses safety chained

that present a hazard

Pop (relief) valve capped, proper size pins

inserted (set @ _____psi)

5-5

NO valves installed between pump and pop

valve

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

6. MUD TANKS
YES

6-1

NO N/A

All pulleys, belts, couplings on motors properly

6-16

falling

guarded

6-2

Eyewash facilities at mixing area serviced and

NO N/A

Floor coverings in place to prevent tripping or

6-17

Walkways, stairs and platforms in good

condition

operable

6-3

6-4

Goggles provided at mixing area, and worn

6-18

Respirators provided for employees working

6-19

surfaces

Bottom of stairs within 9" of ground level, and

unobstructed

with oil-based mud system

6-5

No tools or tripping hazards on walking/working

Degasser installed and vented to flare pit

7. SUB-STRUCTURE
YES

NO N/A

Hazardous products (i.e. caustic) used in barrel

7-1

Cellar protected from workers falling into it

Mud products Material Safety Data Sheets

7-2

BOP properly turnbuckled (4 lines)

6-8

MSDS stored at _____________

7-3

BOP scaffolding or working platforms in good

6-9

Pumps, motors in good condition

6-10

Explosion-proof motors and fittings if applicable

6-6

mixer or mud tank adequately identified

6-7

(MSDS) available

6-11

condition

Electrical connections, plugs, receptacles, and

7-4

Kill and choke lines connected, pressure tested

7-5

Fire resistant kill and flare lines

7-6

Steel or approved equivalent armored hose

lights in good condition and properly sealed

6-12

Lights have protective covers

6-13

Grommets & electrical cables with proper fit

6-14

Guard rails in place

6-15

For H2S locations, 30 pound dry chemical fire

7-7

All electrical junction boxes and conduit sealed

7-88

Electrical equipment and cables in good

condition

7-9

Unused electrical receptacles covered

7-10

Lights sealed with protective covers

7-11

Guards on pulleys and belts

extinguisher serviced and in place at shaker

COMMENTS:

accumulator lines

COMMENTS:

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YES

7-12

8. RIG FLOOR
YES

8-1

YES

NO N/A

All pins and safety pins in place

NO N/A

A loudspeaker system is installed that can be

Snub line on each tong

8-15

Tong snub lines in good condition

8-16

Tong snub lines properly triple clamped (or have

factory-made eyes)

heard throughout the working area

8-17
8-2

Tong snub lines minimum 5/8 " (15.9 mm)

diameter

Two unobstructed exits from rig floor, not

counting the exit leading directly to mud pits

NO N/A

8-14

8-18

Tong chain in good condition, no evidence of

excess wear, gouging, or grooving

8-19

NO spinning chain installed

8-20

Mud can and line installed and in good condition

8-21

Driller's controls adequately labeled

Floor openings covered when not in use

8-22

Driller's controls adequately guarded

Walkways and work areas unobstructed and

8-23

Lockouts on rotary and cathead clutches

8-8

Drawworks and rotary drive guarded

8-24

Ends of Drillers headache post contained

8-9

Stabbing valves (or crossovers) on floor (or

8-25

Brake handle slotted c/w tiedown

Handles for kelly cocks and stabbing valve in

8-26

Brakes in good condition

8-27

Hydromatic, Dynamatic, or El Magco functioning

8-3

Doors open outward from floor and dog house

8-4

V-door closed or chained when not in

8-5

Handrails in place

8-6

8-7

clean

doghouse) for each thread type used in string

8-10

easily accessible place

8-11

Rough tread plate installed around rotary table

8-12

Tong dies sharp and die keepers installed

properly and checked weekly

8-28
8-13

Weight indicator safety tied

Tong body and tong jaws in good condition

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

Engine shut-offs working

8-30

Date of last engine kill switch test:___________

8-31

Slip and cut program in place, documented

8-32

Line spooler on fast line adequately secured

8-33

Crown stop properly set

8-34

Drill line properly spooled on drum and

anchored

8-35

YES

NO N/A

8-29

8-44

NO N/A

All electrical connections, plugs, receptacles and

cords comply with Classification for the area

8-45

Electrical connections, cords, plugs and

receptacles in good condition (no electrician's

tape used to splice or repair)

8-46

Proper fit between electrical cables and

grommets

8-47

Lights with proper sealed coverings free of

cracks or breaks, properly sealed

Tugger line in good condition, not kinked,

crushed, cut, worn, bird-caged, or unstranded

8-48

8-36

Tugger line with safety hook or shackle on end

8-37

Swivel used on tugger line

8-38

All wire rope fittings properly clamped, clamps

For an H2S locations, eyewash facilities on rig

floor (or doghouse) serviced and operable

8-49

For H2S locations, two 30 pound dry chemical

fire extinguishers serviced and in place at
drawworks

properly spaced

8-39

No wire ropes are knotted, or have "Flemish eye

9. DOGHOUSE
YES

9-1

splice", "farmer's eye splice" or "rig operator's

standby"

8-40

All other wire ropes and slings free from wickers,

Signal man used with tugger line

8-42

NO rope installed on cat head (cat head not

used)

8-43

Maximum allowable casing pressure posted at

remote choke control panel

"No Smoking", hard hat, and safety footwear

signs posted at foot of stairs leading to
doghouse

9-2

Doghouse doors free of locking devices

9-3

Blowout prevention procedures posted

9-4

BOP function tests done every trip and

not kinked, crushed, cut, worn, bird-caged, or

unstranded

8-41

NO N/A

.
9-5

documented in IADC book

BOP pressure tested at least every 2 weeks

.
9-6

and documented in IADC book

Drills held and documented in IADC book (BOP,

H2S, fire, evacuation)

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

9-7

NO N/A

10. DERRICK

Safety meeting topics and attendance

documented

9-8

Trip records (measured hole-fill volumes) kept

9-9

For H2S locations, two 25-man first aid kit in

YES

10-1

Two stretchers readily available

10-2

Operating within prescribed limits

10-3

Derrick ladder extends down to rig floor (no

[location:_______________]

9-11

Employees know location of stretcher and

need to climb up standpipe, etc.)

blankets

9-12

Bulletin board used to post current safety

10-4

Base of ladder clear of obstructions

10-5

Derrick ladder extends at least 3 feet (91 cm)

material

9-13

Date of last safety item posted on the bulletin

Derrick has a permanent nameplate attached (or

available in-site) stating: manufacturer, model
number, serial number, hook load capacity, wind
load capacity (both with and without pipe in the
derrick), and (if applicable) the recommended
guying pattern.

good condition present: one at the rig site, and

one at the camp

9-10

NO N/A

above each landing platform (including the

crown)

board:________________

9-14

10-6

Electrical plugs, receptacles, cords, conduit

10-7

Climbing belt always used

10-8

Derrick girts in good condition

10-9

All derricks pins in place c/w safety pins

10-10

Tong counterweight weight ropes minimum 1/2"

goggles, face shields and other personal

protective equipment kept in doghouse

9-15

junction boxes comply with electrical code for

such atmospheres

9-16

Light covers sealed

9-17

For H2S locations, three SCBA available and

ladder, or climbing device provided

in good condition in doghouse (or rig floor)

9-18

(12.7 mm) diameter

Remote BOP controls free of obstruction and

accidental operation

9-19

Platforms provided at regular intervals on

Spare derrick belt

10-11

Unguided tong counterweights safety tied with

minimum 5/8" (15.9 mm) diameter wire rope

Housekeeping acceptable, no accumulations

that present a hazard

10-12

Safety line prevents counter weight from

dropping within 8 ft. (2.4 m) of floor

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

NO N/A

YES

All sheaves, lights, and other fixtures safety-tied

10-29

10-14

Standpipe adequately anchored

10-30

10-15

Kelly hose safety chained at both ends, (chained

10-13

worker to fall through

10-31

10-33

Kelly hook safety latched

10-19

Safety belt c/w shoulder harness in derrick

10-20

Derrick lights have adequately sealed protective

covers

Traveling blocks free of projections

10-18

Crown sheaves in good condition and well

lubricated

Traveling blocks have sheave guards

10-32

10-17

Crown bumper blocks (wooden planks) safety

tied, or covered with expanded metal, or suitable

screen or mesh

to the swivel, not chained to the gooseneck)

10-16

NO N/A

Crown has no openings large enough for a

All electrical connections, plugs, receptacles,

cords etc. are in good condition

10-34

Electrician's tape not used in splices or at

grommets

Safety belt lanyard minimum 5/8" (15.9 mm)

manila rope (not synthetic) with no splices

11. CATWALK & PIPE RACKS

YES

10-21

Monkey board secured and in good condition

10-22

Adequate tie back and pull back ropes

10-23

Fingers and pads properly pinned and safety

chained

NO N/A

11-1

Catwalk level, in good condition

11-2

Catwalk free of tripping hazards

11-3

Stairs at end of catwalk

10-24

Geronimo or other escape mechanism installed

11-4

Pipe racks/tubs level and in good condition

10-25

Easily accessible

11-5

Pipe racks butted against catwalk, and secured

10-26

Inspected weekly

10-27

Quick release knots on geronimo tie back

10-28

Geronimo (escape) line is minimum 1/2" (12.7

to catwalk

11-6

Pipe racks chained or pinned together

11-7

Adequate spacing between layers of pipe

mm) diameter

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

11-8

NO N/A

12. MANIFOLD, FLARE LINES, &

FLARE PIT

Workers stand out of the way when rolling,

loading, or unloading pipe

11-9

Pipe key, crowbar, or other safe method used

YES

12-1

NO N/A

Electrical connections, plugs, receptacles Class

I, Div. II and lights are properly sealed with a
protective cover

when rolling pipe

11-10

Blocks, pins, or chocks used to prevent pipe

12-2

Manifold and valves free of obstruction

12-3

Valves wheels turn easily

12-4

Valve handles kept 1/4 turn from the open or

from rolling off rack

11-11

11-12

Tag line used when loading or unloading pipe

closed position

From the derrick, the Geronimo (escape) line is

minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) diameter

12-5

Casing and drillpipe pressure gauges installed

12-6

Casing and drillpipe pressure gauges easily

visible from manual choke operator's position

Geronimo (escape) line (from the derrick):

11-13

Twice vertical length from attachment on

12-7

Maximum allowable casing pressure posted at

manual choke

derrick to the ground

11-14

When used, the worker will touch ground 20

feet (6.1 m) from the escape line anchor
point

11-15

Flare lines properly and adequately staked

12-9

Safety chains used for pressure hoses, lines

with hammer unions, or chiksans

Regular check of escape line anchor to

ensure load bearing ability (3000 lb. static

cable pull)

11-16

Anchor staked in opposite direction of pull

11-17

Escape line touchdown area free of

obstruction or vehicular traffic (DHALPD

recommends 50 feet (16 m) clearance)

11-18

12-8

Escape line does not impede access to

12-10

Flare line sloped toward flare pit

12-11

Flare pit minimum 60 metres from well bore, on

an arc from 60 to 225

12-12

Flare pit adequate size, with proper backwall

12-13

Flare pit not used as garbage disposal

12-14

Reliable and safe means of remote ignition of

gases at flare pit

crown stand or pipe racks

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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13. FUEL TANKS

YES

13-1

NO N/A

Flammable liquid containers are bonded or in

firm contact with each other before transfers
occur

13-2

15-4

Oxidizers stored at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) from fuel

gases

15-5

Valve protection caps on all cylinders (without a

regulator)

Fuel tanks have a fire extinguisher nearby

15-6

13-4

NO N/A

Empty and full gas cylinders stored separately

Fuel dispensing nozzles and valves are selfclosing

13-3

YES

15-3

Gas cylinders hoisted only in a cradle, pallet, or

slingboard

Fuel tanks conspicuously marked as to contents

16. HAND & POWER TOOLS

YES

14. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

YES

14-1

16-1

shutoff devices (tools that can be locked "ON"

are expressly forbidden)

30 lb. ABC fire extinguishers provided

14-4

Readily accessible
Locations identified
Inspected weekly

14-5

Fire drills held regularly and logged

14-6

Fire hoses kept on rack or reel when not in use

14-3

Hand held power tools have "dead-man" auto-

NO N/A

throughout the rig at strategic areas

14-2

NO N/A

16-2

Hand held power tools are double insulated or

grounded

16-3

Impact tools (such as drift pins, chisels, hammer

wrenches) do not have mushroomed striking
surfaces

16-4

Pneumatic power tools are secured to the air

line to prevent accidental disconnection

14-7

Fire hoses not used for any other purpose than

Bench grinders:

fighting fires, drills, or testing

14-8

Fire hoses completely unrolled and inspected

16-5

Tool rests no more than 1/8" (3.2 mm) from

abrasive wheel

monthly

16-6

Grinding wheel is rated for the machine rpm

(grinder rpm stamped on nameplate; wheel
rpm rating identified on the wheel blotter)

15. GAS CYLINDERS

YES

NO N/A

15-1

Cylinders stored upright

16-7

Eye hazard sign

15-2

Acetylene bottles (empty or full) always stored

16-8

Goggles or face mask available and used

upright

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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17. WELDING & CUTTING

YES

YES

No welding or cutting performed on:

17-1

Note:

NO N/A

The heavy equipment operator certification

information on the title page of this inspection

checklist must be completed in full.

any pipe/vessel containing pressurized fluid

or gas

17-2

18. CRANE OPERATIONS AND SLINGS

NO N/A

any container which contains or did contain

18-1

Cranes have valid

flammable liquids or gases, until the

container is filled with water or otherwise
suitably purged. Used 55-gallon drums are
specifically included.

17-3

17-4

Crane 1
Crane #: ________________
Certificate
Expiry: ________________

or in a confined space until the atmosphere

has been tested "safe for fire" (
recommends 0% LEL)

No welding or cutting on load handling tools or

Suitable eye/face protection used when welding,

Maximum acetylene gauge pressure less than
15 psi (103 kPa)

17-7

All slings identified with Manufacturer name or

logo, a unique identifier number, and safe
working limit (SWL)

18-4

All slings have a detailed visual inspection every

6 months, recorded in a sling inspection log

18-5

Spreader bars identified with Manufacturer

name, serial number, date of load test

certification, and
safe
working limit (SWL)

Acetylene cylinder valves not opened more than

All gas bottle regulator gauges are in good

18-6

Spreader bars have a semi-annual documented

inspection

condition (no cracked glass covers)

17-9

17-10

YES

All stairs with more than 4 risers have handrails

19-2

All working surfaces higher than 4 feet (1.2 m)

have standard handrails (42" handrail, 21" knee

rail, 4" toe board)

No splices in arc-welding cables within 10 ft. (3

m) of the electrode holder

19-3
17-12

NO N/A

19-1

No arc-welding cable with damaged insulation or

exposed conductors

17-11

19. GENERAL

All welding hoses are free from cracks, leaks,

burns, worn spots

________________

18-3

1 1/2 turns

17-8

________________

Tag lines used

cutting, or grinding

17-6

Crane 2

18-2

equipment (slips, tongs, elevators, bales, etc.)

17-5

Crane Inspection

Certificate

Safety harnesses used when working higher

than 10 feet (3.1 m) above grade

Portable arc-welding machines are suitably

grounded

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS:

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YES

19-4

NO N/A

All ladders (fixed and portable) in good shape

with no bent, broken, or damaged side rails and

steps

19-5

Portable ladders are safety tied

19-6

Noise protection signs posted where required

19-7

At least one qualified First Aid person on each

H2S PROTECTION: LAND RIGS

All drilling or workover rigs will have the following equipment on
location when operating in known or suspected H2S areas.
The page numbers refer to the Safety Requirements Manual.

YES

20-1

shift

19-8

NO N/A

Crews trained in the following

H2S characteristics and toxicity
Detection and warning systems on location
Safe briefing area locations
Evacuation procedures
Rescue procedures
First aid for victims
Inspection, maintenance, and use of

Telephone numbers of physician, hospital, &

ambulance posted in the office & clinic

19-9

Overall housekeeping acceptable, no

accumulations that present a hazard

emergency breathing equipment

19-10

Rig signs posted at strategic road intersections

19-11

Warning signs, information signs, and signs

posted requiring visitors to report to drilling
supervisor posted at location entrance

19-12

Drill procedure
20-2

One 4-channel H2S monitoring system

20-3

H2S first alarm set for 30 ppm; high alarm set

for 50 ppm
Note: All ED&M reports will always
recommend Drilling change their policy to 10
& 20 ppm, in line with general industry
practice.

Safety orientation given to all personnel entering

location

19-13

Workers wear appropriate protective equipment

at all times

19-14

Pre-job safety meetings conducted &

documented (e.g. casing, testing, laydown)

19-15
19-16

No rings, necklaces, long hair, or loose clothing

Self contained breathing apparatus available
Pressure demand
Extra air cylinders
Readily accessible
Adequately maintained

COMMENTS:

Monitor sensor heads placed at

20.4

20-5

driller's position (about 3 feet off the rig floor)

top of bell nipple
flowline opening to shale shaker
cellar, or underneath the choke manifold
above the choke manifold skid floor

One spare H2S sensor

COMMENTS:

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YES

NO N/A

YES

NO N/A

20-6

Four personal H2S monitors

20-15

Two 40,000 cfm bug blowers on drillfloor

20 -7

Two hand-held pump-type H2S detectors, with

20-16

Three windsocks (2 mounted, 1 spare)

20-17

Windsock or streamer visible from anywhere on

high and low level H2S and S02 tubes

20-8

One Hach Test Kit for checking H2S in the mud

the location

returns

20-9

One continuous combustible gas monitor

installed, with the sensor at either the top of the

bell nipple (or the flowline opening to the shale
shaker if a rotating head is in use)

20-10

Combustible gas first alarm set for 20% LEL;

20-18

Two safe briefing areas marked out

20-19

Flare ignition system (and a backup)

20-20

Two portable oxygen resuscitator units, each

with a spare oxygen cylinder

high alarm set for 40% LEL

20-11

One spare combustible gas sensor

20-12

Two portable combustible gas monitors

20-21

ropes

20-22

One basket stretcher [Stokes litter or Navy type)

20-23

Two quick air splints

20-24

Two portable bullhorns with three extra battery

SABA installed (manifold outlets and SABA)

20-13

6 on rig floor
2 at shale shaker
2 at mud mixing area
1 at choke manifold
1 in monkey board
SCBA located as follows

20.14

COMMENTS:

Two safety harnesses with two 250-foot retrieval

packs

20-25

Three chalk boards with clamps for mounting,

and a supply of chalk and erasers

20-26

Explosion-proof flashlights with an extra set of

batteries and extra bulb for each (one flashlight

for every two persons on location, with a
minimum of 25 flashlights)

2 in toolpusher's office
2 in Aramco representative's office
2 in mud logging unit
1 in SCR room
3 on rig floor

COMMENTS:

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