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Innovation Guidelines — Mechanical Rod Loading
Innovation Guidelines — Mechanical Rod Loading

The exploration drilling industry is undoubtedly experiencing significant pressure to improve levels of safety performance through the implementation of a number of safety innovations…

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Innovation Guidelines — Remote Control of Drill Rigs
Innovation Guidelines — Remote Control of Drill Rigs

The exploration drilling industry is undoubtedly experiencing significant pressure to improve levels of safety performance through the implementation of a number of safety innovations such as hands-free rod handling, remote control of drill rigs, above ground sump systems, cameras and wrench-free drill sites amongst others.

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Innovation Guidelines — Drilling Parameter Recorders
Innovation Guidelines — Drilling Parameter Recorders

The exploration drilling industry is undoubtedly experiencing significant pressure to improve levels of safety performance through the implementation of a number of safety innovations such as hands-free rod handling, remote control of drill rigs, above ground sump systems, cameras and wrench-free drill sites amongst others.

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Innovation Guidelines — Other Systems
Innovation Guidelines — Other Systems

The exploration drilling industry is undoubtedly experiencing significant pressure to improve levels of safety performance through the implementation of a number of safety innovations such as hands-free rod handling…

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Innovation Guidelines – Camera Recording Systems
Innovation Guidelines – Camera Recording Systems

The exploration drilling industry is undoubtedly experiencing significant pressure to improve levels of safety performance through the implementation of a number of safety innovations such as hands-free rod handling, remote control of drill rigs, above ground sump systems, cameras and wrench-free drill sites amongst others.

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Hands-free Rod Handling Systems
Hands-free Rod Handling Systems

It is essential that the meaning of automation is established, with reference to the drilling industry, before requirements are put in place. This article explores the idea of automation and hands-free rod handling.

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Types of Hands-free Rod Handling Systems
Types of Hands-free Rod Handling Systems

The type of hands-free system to use, depends on the drilling application. Read more about the relevant types of systems.

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Problems Associated with Hands-free Systems
Problems Associated with Hands-free Systems

While hands-free rod handling systems are becoming increasingly prevalent, they are not without some issues.

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