Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Safety is not a department — it is an operating principle.
Our commitment
Safe, efficient, responsible operations
Nova Drill is committed to conducting all operations safely, efficiently, and with respect for the environment and the communities in which we work. Safety is not a department — it is an operating principle embedded in every procedure, every toolbox talk, and every decision on the rig floor.
Management system
The Nova Drill Management System
All Nova Drill operations are governed by the Nova Drill Management System — a comprehensive framework of standard operating procedures, pre-job checklists, risk assessments, and competency requirements. The system is applied consistently across every unit and every crew, regardless of location or client.
Standards & compliance
- Lifting gear inspected six-monthly by LEEA-registered third-party inspectors
- Equipment designed and maintained to BS EN 13414-1, BS EN 12385-1, BS EN 13889, and BS EN 1492-1
- Rig components certified with OEM certificates of conformity
- Well control equipment rated and maintained per API specifications
- Unit-dedicated SOPs and pre-job checklists for every operation type
Safety on location
Preventing incidents before they occur
Every Nova Drill wellsite starts with a safety induction, operates with daily toolbox talks, and maintains an open reporting culture for hazards and near-misses. Our equipment includes engineered safety systems — crown-o-matic anti-collision, outrigger tilt alarms, and pre-set pressure monitoring — designed to prevent incidents before they occur.
Safety induction
Every wellsite starts with a safety induction for all personnel and visitors.
Daily toolbox talks
Crews review the day’s tasks, hazards and controls before work begins.
Open reporting
An open reporting culture for hazards and near-misses, on every shift.
Engineered safeguards
Crown-o-matic anti-collision, outrigger tilt alarms and pre-set pressure monitoring.
Certifications
Certified management systems
