• Ensure the piling platform is designed and approved for the rig being used.
• Establish exclusion zones around the rig and enforce them with barriers.
• Use a banksman to guide all rig movements between pile positions.
• Guard all rotating components and maintain guards in position during operations.
• Check for overhead power lines and underground services before each pile position.
• Inspect the rig daily including mast, hydraulics, winches, and safety devices.
• Wear hearing protection within the designated noise zone around the rig.
• Ensure the operator holds a current CPCS or NPORS card for the rig type.
• Monitor wind speed and stop mast operations when limits are exceeded.
• Brief all ground workers on exclusion zones and rig movement signals.

• DON'T set up the rig on ground that has not been approved as a piling platform.
• DON'T enter the exclusion zone while the rig is drilling or extracting.
• DON'T reach near rotating augers, kelly bars, or drill string components.
• DON'T move the rig without a banksman guiding the route and direction.
• DON'T operate the rig near overhead power lines without a clearance assessment.
• DON'T wear loose clothing that could be caught by rotating rig components.
• DON'T allow unqualified persons to operate or control the piling rig.
• DON'T continue operations if the rig shows signs of instability or settlement.
• DON'T stand under the mast or suspended components during rig operations.
• DON'T ignore hydraulic leaks, unusual noises, or warning light activations.

See also: Piling Safety Awareness | Piling Platform Requirements