Handling Tubulars
Potential Hazards
- being struck by rolling or falling tubulars
- being struck by or caught between tubulars and other objects during movement (for example, being struck by tubulars being tailed into the rig floor)
- slips, trips, and falls
Positioning tubulars for use in the drilling process.
Possible Solutions
- Use powered industrial truck (forklift) properly.
- Work the tubulars from the ends from ground level.
- Chock or pin tubulars on the racks properly.
- Level your pipe racks properly.
- Stand clear of suspended, hoisted, or moving loads.
- Be aware of tubulars or equipment being lifted through the V-door.
- Instruct workers about the need for proper use, inspection, and maintenance practices.
- Before each tour inspect the:
- wire rope and slings
- catline ropes and knots (do not allow a rope to lie in standing water)
- chains and hooks
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4-3. What is required when tubulars are placed on the racks?
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