The Roughneck Training Handbook

This handy reference guide written by petroleum industry expert Ron Baker provides a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of the duties, instruments, and equipment for rotary helpers and floorhands (roughnecks) working on rig floors around the world. Presented with vibrant full-color photos and illustrations, this handbook should prove useful and informative for floorhands new to the oil and gas industry, as well as experienced rig workers interested in learning more about the pipe and pipe-handling equipment employed on the rig. Includes more than 75 full-color images, readability features, review questions, and an index and glossary. ISBN 978-0-88698-274-4. 2017, 184 pp.