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