Installing Production Tubing
Potential Hazards
There are many potential hazards when installing production tubing.
Workers may be exposed to the following hazards:
- getting pinched fingers and hands from tongs and slips
- being struck by swinging tubing and tubing elevators
- getting caught between the joint and tongs or stump
- being struck by the tubing hanger wrench if it should slip
- getting fingers and hands pinched and caught between tubing hanger and tubing head
Possible Solutions
- Keep all fingers and hands away from pinch points.
- Instruct workers to be on alert when on the rig floor and pipe racking area.
- Avoid placing hands on the end of the tubing stump.
- Use the correct tools for each task.
- Inspect the tools before use.
- Use coiled tubing.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-5. Why should a roughneck avoid placing hands on the end of the tubing stump?
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