Heat and cold related illnesses are also discussed. The book wraps up with eye emergencies, heart attacks, fractures, snakebite, head and spine injuries, and transporting victims. Unit I, Lessons 1 through 10 cover the fundamentals personnel should know as they work on and around drilling rigs. Lesson 1 introduces the series and is entitled The Rotary Rig and Its Components . This lesson gives an overview of the entire rotary rig and ties all the equipment together for better understanding.
Subsequent lessons focus on individual components and concerns on the rig.
Lesson 2 is The Bit and it discusses in detail the latest in bit design and technology. Lesson 3 is Drill String and Drill Collars and not only describes rig tubulars, but also covers care and handling of the drill string and drill collars. Lesson 4 is Rotary, Kelly, Swivel, Tongs, and Top Drive . It also covers related tools such as slips and tongs. Lesson 5 is entitled The Blocks and Drilling Line and goes into detail about the things rig personnel should know about use and care of the blocks and line.