Water Well Journal
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the drill site and equipment is an essential safety practice. Not so fast—Commit to cleaning before completion Properly caring for equipment and cleaning the drill site after a project's completion saves tremendous amounts of time and ensures a safe start for the next drill team. Rust, for example, is both a maintenance and safety issue because it increases the risk of contracting tetanus and other infections, as well as decreases the service life of drilling equipment, which is why volunteers should follow recom- mended cleanup procedures. Wash muddy drill pipe to avoid slippery handling and prevent rust. Replace the thread protec- tor caps before storing pipe on a trailer. Flush the mud pump and hoses with clean water. Remove soil and coat drill bits with oil before storing to minimize cor- rosion. Clear box threads of dirt and grease with a wire brush. Any potential hazards, such as drilling debris, should be re- moved from the area to avoid injury. Keep the drill site roped off until completion of well devel- opment practices, such as cleaning out clay and silt. This pre- vents bystanders from wandering and potentially injuring themselves on equipment, or stepping into the borehole. Once the water is clear and all safety standards are met, pour concrete around the well and install a hand pump. Fol- lowing these procedures ensures the villagers for whom the well has been drilled receive safe and quality water. A successful project is one that achieves its goal without causing injury to those involved. Proper preparation, situa- tional awareness, and routine cleaning and maintenance are the foundation to an impactful mission. Return home knowing a commitment to safety brought clean water to those who need it most. And finally, make sure you practice these safe work habits every day, not just when you're overseas. WWJ SAFETY SECURES SUCCESS from page 22 Joe Haynes is president of Lone Star Drills in Livingston, Texas. Lone Star Drills are manufactured by Little Beaver Inc. Haynes can be reached at jwhaynes@littlebeaver.com. DACUM Codes To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers and pump installers. DO refers to the drilling chart and PI represents the pumps chart. The letter and number immediately following is the skill on the chart covered by the column. This column covers: DOD-4, DOD-5, DOD-6, DOD-8, DOE-1, DOI-2, DOI-3, DOI-5, DOK-2, DOK-9, DOK-10, DOL-1, DOL-2, DOL-3 More information on DACUM and the charts are available at www.NGWA.org. I'm There When You Need Me I can access almost everything from my smartphone, so why not my sampling data? With In-Situ's Aqua TROLL® 600 Multiparameter Sonde featuring wireless Bluetooth® connection to Android™ devices, now I can! Slick, app-based control lets me automate sampling setup and calibration, monitor and record the stabilization of key water quality parameters, and automatically generate and share reports, all from my smartphone. When it comes to low-ow sampling events, it keeps me fast, mobile, and ecient – just the way I like it. Innovations in Water Monitoring Available for purchase or rent. Learn more at in-situ.com/wwj. Be Mobile. | Be Smart. | Be In-Situ. I N - S I T U . C O M / W W J Aqua TROLL 600 Low-Flow Sampling System waterwelljournal.com 24 November 2016 WWJ