Pulling and Running Tubing
Among the reasons for pulling tubing includes replacing a packer, locating a tubing leak, or plugged tubing.
Tubing Rig
Hazards and solutions when raising or lowering the traveling block and elevator.
Potential Hazards
- Being struck by the elevators and traveling block as they are raised or lowered.
- Getting fingers and hands pinched between elevators and tongs or tubing collar.
Possible Solutions
- Instruct workers to stand clear of tong and slip area when lowering the elevator and traveling block.
- Use handles on elevators as they are descending into place over the tubing.
Hazards and solutions when latching or unlatching elevators onto the tubing.
Workover rig blows out tubing.
Potential Hazards
- Pinching hands or fingers in the elevators.
- Being struck by elevators not securely latched.
Possible Solutions
- Ensure that workers are instructed in proper latching procedure.
- Inspect and maintain elevators.
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4-5. When pulling and running tubing, what are considered hazards while raising or lowering the traveling block and elevator?
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