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902 Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety
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902 Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety

Tripping Out: Working on the Monkeyboard

Possible Solutions

  • Use a climb assist device.
  • Wear appropriate fall protection including a full body harness. For Fall Protection guidance, consult:
    • 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1), Fall Protection when working from platforms.
    • 29 CFR 1910.66 App (C), Fall Protection guidelines.
    • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces.
Working on the monkeyboard.
  • Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as:
    • hard hat
    • work gloves
    • safety-toed footwear
  • Mandatory: Use 100% tie-off while working in the derrick at elevation.
  • Use slip-resistant coatings or materials on working surfaces.
  • Train personnel in use of emergency escape device.
  • Practice proper hand placement and use of pullback (tail) ropes.
  • Implement a dropped objects program, such as tie-off for all tools.
  • Use extra caution while personnel are working overhead.
  • Do not carry tools while climbing the derrick ladder. Raise tools with a line to any worker above the derrick floor.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-6. What is mandatory when roughnecks are working on the monkeyboard?

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