Wellhead Pumper how-to

How to Respond to a Small Spill

Fast response limits damage.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast response limits damage. In short: stop; contain; notify, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stop the source if safe.

  2. Contain the spill.

  3. Notify your supervisor.

  4. Begin cleanup.

  5. Document the spill.

  6. Report as required.

Safety reminders for wellhead pumpers

  • Wear H2S monitors and stand upwind
  • Never reach past guards
  • Check in when working alone
  • Drive defensively on lease roads

Lease · Pumpjack · Choke · Gauging · Run ticket · Produced water: see the full wellhead pumper glossary.

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