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902 Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety
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Tripping Out: Setting Slip

The floor crew sets slips around the drill stem.

Rat Hole Connection

Potential Hazards

  • getting fingers or other body parts pinched between slips or slip handles and rotary table
  • receiving muscle strain from improper lifting technique

Possible Solutions

  • Use proper hand placement when setting slips.
  • Use proper stance and slip lifting techniques.
  • Slips have three handles and should be lifted jointly by more than one person.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-2. What are the types of accidents that are associated with setting slips?