Tripping Out: Maneuvering Pipe to Racking Area
In this process, the pipe stand is raised and maneuvered to the pipe racking area.
The stand is raised and maneuvered to the pipe racking area.
Potential Hazards
- getting hands and fingers pinched between stands of pipe
- getting feet or toes crushed or amputated under a stand of pipe
- slips, trips, and falls
- receiving strains and sprains
Possible Solutions
- Keep hands and fingers from between pipe stands.
- Position feet away from the bottom of the pipe stands.
- Keep the area free of debris.
- Use proper lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling techniques.
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6-8. What should a worker do to prevent feet or toes from being crushed or amputated under a stand of pipe?
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