Setting Up The Work Area
Transporting and rigging up the equipment is the first step in well servicing operations. The work area must be properly prepared to make sure the job can be done safely.
A Day on a Service Rig
This includes setting up all tools and machinery that will be used. One important part of this setup is making sure the derrick emergency escape device is installed correctly when workers are expected to be in the derrick. Having the right setup helps prevent injuries and makes the work site safer for everyone.
Potential Hazards
- Being struck by or caught between moving equipment
- Receiving strains and sprains from lifting or moving heavy objects
- Getting hand, finger, or foot injuries from handling tools or dropping items
- Slips, trips, and falls caused by uneven surfaces, tools, or hoses on the ground
- Failing to properly install the derrick emergency escape device when workers may be in the derrick
- Getting burned or breathing in harmful fumes if flammable liquids, vapors, or gases catch fire
Possible Solutions
- Install guardrails where needed to prevent falls and equipment contact.
- Check all equipment such as slings, tongs, and hand tools for damage or wear before use.
- Make sure the crew is trained to choose the right tools for each task and knows how to use them safely.
- Tell workers to stay away from areas under suspended loads.
- Use a tag line to safely guide equipment into place without using hands directly.
- Look over hoses and connections both before and after connecting them to tongs.
- Connect hoses only after the tongs are correctly positioned.
- Install the derrick emergency escape device properly, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Use the correct type of equipment and place it where it is safest and most effective.
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3-5. What safety precaution should be taken when someone is working in the derrick?
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