DRILLING

We follow Best Practice Guidelines and e3Plus Safety, Environmental and Social Guidelines. All work supports 43-101 compliant technical reports.

The senior geologist at a project, often the project manager, is responsible for the health and safety of both the exploration staff and the contractor’s employees. We work very closely with the drill contractor to optimize both safety and drilling production.

Our Approach, based on e3Plus:

Drill Site Location, Planning and Preparation 

· General Preparations 

· Drilling Near Power Lines 

· Drilling on Ice 

General Safety Guidelines for Drill Sites 

· Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) 

· Communications 

· Pre-Program Safety Meetings 

· Inspections 

· Reporting 

· Employee Conduct 

· Site Visitors 

Guidelines for Safe Work Practices 

· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

· Working at Height – Fall Protection 

· Housekeeping 

· Manual Handling 

General Hazards Associated with Drills and Specific Equipment 

· General Safety around Drill Sites 

· General Safety Tips Regarding Drilling Methods 

· Specific Hazards Regarding Drilling Methods 

· Specific Drilling Methods 

· Exposed Machine Parts 

· Mechanical Failures 

· Hydraulic Systems 

· Compressed Air Systems 

· High Pressure Hoses 

· High Pressure Pumping Systems 

· Fire 

· Waterline Heaters 

Health Hazards 

· Noise 

· Respiratory Hazards 

· Radioactive Mineral Sampling and Storage 

· Hazardous Materials 

· Silica Dust 

· Asbestos and Amphiboles 

· Drilling Additives and Fluids 

· Other Hazardous Materials 

Guidelines for Safe Drill Moves 

· Moving the Drill Overland

· Night Moves

· Helicopter Moves

Core Facilities and Sample Preparation 

· Risks and Hazards 

· General Safety Practices

· Core Facilities 

· Sample Preparation 

· Core Logging 

· Toxic Substances used for Mineral Identification