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903 Well Site Completion and Servicing Safety
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Rig Up

Rig up is the transport and assembly of equipment and materials to perform hydraulic fracturing operations. Hydraulic fracturing operations require more equipment on the well pad than conventional well completion. Due to the additional equipment, walking and working surfaces become even more restricted.

Using a heavy block to secure flow lines
Secured flow lines using a heavy block.

Potential Hazards:

  • falling from heights
  • slips, trips and falls
  • struck-by moving vehicles, equipment and pressure
  • falling or dropped equipment; and flying particles
  • caught-in or between pinch points
  • fires and explosions
  • inhaling respirable crystalline silica
  • inhaling diesel particulate
  • exposure to concentrated chemical additives
  • exposure to high noise levels
  • overexertion or sprains and strains

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. Why have walking and working surfaces become even more restricted when conducting hydraulic fracturing operations?