Hazards Associated with Slips
Slips are the toothed wedges that are positioned between the drill pipe and the master bushing/rotary table to suspend the drill string in the well bore when it is not supported by the hoist.
Pulling Slips
Most of the accidents attributable to slip operations occur in relationship to materials handling; strained backs and shoulders are common. Furthermore, the working surface may be wet and slippery, contributing to muscle strains, as well as to accidents such as falls and dropping the slips onto the feet.
Lack of communication between the driller and the employees engaged in the slip operations and lack of coordination between employees engaged in the task also contribute to accident potentials in slip handling.
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2-3. Which kind of accidents occur most often while performing slip operations?
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