Rig Inspection Checklist
A drilling rig inspection checklist for pre-spud and periodic audits: derrick, drawworks, BOP stack, rotating equipment, electrical and emergency systems — photos and signatures on mobile. Free to start.
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What happens when it's submitted
- Email the inspection to the operatorEmails a branded PDF
- Escalate stop-workFlags for review · Notifies the office
- Flag failed inspectionsFlags for review · Notifies the office
Rig Inspection Checklist, on a phone and as a PDF
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What's on the form
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Rig & scope
- Operator / contractorRequiredcustomer lookup
- Rig name / numberRequiredtext
- Inspection dateRequireddate
- Inspected byRequiredemployee lookup
- Rig locationGPS stamp
- Inspection typeRequireddropdown
- Rig manager / toolpusher presenttext
Derrick, mast & hoisting
- Derrick & hoisting
- Mast / derrick structure, welds and pins soundRequireddropdown
- Guy lines and anchors correct and tensionedRequireddropdown
- Drilling line condition and slip-and-cut record currentRequireddropdown
- Crown-o-matic and floor saver function testedRequireddropdown
- Drawworks brakes and auxiliary brake serviceableRequireddropdown
- Travelling block, hook, elevators and links inspected in dateRequireddropdown
- Photos of any hoisting deficiencyphoto
Well control
- BOP & well control
- BOP pressure test current and documentedRequireddropdown
- Last BOP test datedate
- Accumulator precharge and closing time within specRequireddropdown
- Remote panels accessible and clearly labelledRequireddropdown
- Choke manifold and lines secured and ratedRequireddropdown
- Kelly cocks / inside BOP available with handlesRequireddropdown
- Pit and trip drills conducted and recordedRequireddropdown
- Photos of BOP stack and manifoldphoto
Rotating, electrical & emergency
- Rotating, electrical & emergency
- Guarding in place on all rotating equipmentRequireddropdown
- Mud pumps, relief valves and pulsation dampeners serviceableRequireddropdown
- Electrical equipment correct for area classificationRequireddropdown
- Emergency stops tested and reachableRequireddropdown
- Fire extinguishers and suppression in dateRequireddropdown
- H2S monitors, alarms and breathing air readyRequireddropdown
- Escape routes, muster point and windsocks clearRequireddropdown
- Housekeeping and walkways clearRequireddropdown
Findings & sign-off
- Deficienciesrepeating section
- Stop-work issuedRequiredtoggle
- Overall resultRequireddropdown
- Inspector signatureRequiredsignature
- Rig manager signaturesignature
Use this template with your own crew
Start a free trial, open it in the builder, and send it to a technician today. No card required.
Start free trial →30 days free · no card · cancel yourself any time. No seat minimum.
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