IADCSafety Alert

Preventing Crown Collisions

Publisher: IADC · International Association of Drilling Contractors
Type: Safety Alert
Reference: IADC Alert 03-34
Date: 7 August 2003
Themes: Control of Work Machinery and Equipment

First Incident: The rig was doing a wiper trip.

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