Installing Casing Running Tools
In this process, specialized casing handling tools, such as the casing elevator and spiders, are installed to run casing.
Casing Elevator and Spider
The special service supervisor should always hold a pre-job meeting with the special service crew and other involved personnel to review responsibilities and to coordinate the operations to be performed.
Potential Hazards
- being struck by or caught between casing and other objects during movement (such as being struck by casing being tailed into the rig floor)
- experiencing strains and sprains from maneuvering casing, equipment and tools
- falling from work platform and/or stabbing board
Possible Solutions
- Stand clear of suspended, hoisted or moving loads.
- Be aware of tubulars or equipment being lifted through the V-door (used as an entry to bring in equipment).
- Use proper hand and foot placement to avoid pinch points, including use of tag lines.
- Use rig floor winch or other powered equipment to handle heavy casing tools.
- Use fall protection while installing equipment in the derrick.
- Keep the area free from slip, trip, and falls.
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7-2. What is a possible accident while installing equipment and tools to run the casing?
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