Installing and Testing BOPs, Accumulator, and Choke Manifold
Potential Hazards
- being crushed by falling equipment if hoisting slings fail
- being struck by, pinched by or caught between equipment during installation
- being struck by hoses or sprayed by hydraulic fluid if there is a seal or hydraulic line failure during pressure testing
BOP Stack Components
Possible Solutions
- Ensure workers stand clear of equipment being hoisted and tag lines are used where appropriate.
- Coordinate hoisting tasks with rig crew.
- Inspect the hoisting slings for wear before any hoisting operation.
- Ensure all personnel wear proper PPE.
- Ensure workers stand clear of pressurized lines during testing procedures.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
9-5. What type of accident might happen if there is a seal or hydraulic line failure during pressure testing?
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