Your opinion on hands free rod handling systems

We are looking to gather data about the general usage of hands-free rod handling systems in Southern Africa and the real versus perceived benefits. We will use the information you provide to better inform the DrillSafe articles that will be published later this month. **Please note that the information you submit will be kept confidential**

Please could you complete the questions below and then click submit. 
Please exclude grade control operations where a carousel is used as a hands free system. We are only concerned with the use of hands free rod handling systems on exploration drilling operations. 

Thank you for your time and input, it is greatly appreciated!

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

1. What type of exploration drilling operation are you using hands free rod handling on?

Rotary Percussion / RC

Diamond drilling

2. How long have you been using hands free rod handling systems on your operations? *

3. In your opinion, does the hands free rod handling system improve safety?

Yes

No

Please briefly explain your above answer.

4. In your opinion, does the hands free handling system increase drill rod tripping time?

Yes

No

If yes, please indicate how much the system increases drill rod tripping time by.

5. In your opinion, are the additional costs of the hands free system warranted?

Yes

No

Please briefly explain your above answer.

6. Please detail any additional benefits / advantages of using hands free rod handling systems.

7. Please detail any additional negatives / disadvantages of using hands free rod handling systems.

Thank you!