JRC DCST - General Safety Precautions

Jet Research Center Drill Collar Severing Tool P/N 101293224 Rev. K
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Jet Research Center, 8432 South I-35W, Alvarado, Texas, 76009-9775, USA
Telephone 1-817-761-2000; Toll Free 1-800-451-5403; Fax 1-817-783-5812; Website www.jetresearch.com
1. General Safety Precautions
 Do not attempt to use this product unless you have received training in the handling and
use of oilfield explosive products.
 Refer to and apply the procedures listed in the Recommended Practices for Oilfield
Explosives Safety; API Recommended Practice 67 (RP67) before assembling or using
this product.
 Failure to follow the assembly instructions can result in extensive bodily injury and death.
 Do not throw, slide, or roughly handle boxes of explosives.
 The assembly and arming of the cutters should only take place at the job site where they
are to be used and immediately prior to running the cutter into the pipe. If there is any
delay the device should be disarmed and safely stored.
 Load only in designated areas. Floors are to be covered with rubber mats.
 No open flames, welding, or sparking devices are to be used in the loading area while
handling explosives.
 No smoking in the loading area while handling explosives.
 No RF-transmitting devices such as cellular telephones, two-way pagers, or hand held
radios are to be in the loading area.
 Never strike, drop, force, heat, grind, drill, or hammer on any explosive item or explosive
assembly.
 Use only the tools designed to be used with or for explosive loading.
 Do not attempt to alter or modify any part of the assembly. Use only manufacturer
approved parts.
 Use only the proper razor blades and cutting blocks to cut detonating cord. Never use
side cutters, pocketknives, scissors, or a cap-crimpier to cut detonating cord. Aluminum
covered detonating cord is cut using a small pipe cutter.
 Always use approved methods and carriers for the transportation of explosives to the job
site.
 Do not handle explosives when electric storms (thunder and/or lightening) are in the
immediate area. Do not handle explosives in a sandstorm or similar situation that can
result in the build-up of static electric charges.