Pulling and Running Rods
To service, repair, or replace the rods or pump, the sucker rod string must be pulled out of the hole.
This service unit is pulling and running sucker rods.
Pulling rods refers to the process of removing rods from the well. Running rods refers to the process of replacing rods in the well.
Potential Hazards
- falling from heights
- being struck by dropped objects
- getting fingers or hands pinched in or between rod wrenches, rod elevators, power tongs, rod hook, rod transfer, and rod fingers
Possible Solutions
- Wear appropriate fall protection including a full body harness.
- Never disconnect personal fall arrest systems while working in the derrick.
- Ensure that workers are instructed in proper hand and finger placement when making and breaking rod connections or setting rods on the rod fingers.
- Ensure that workers are instructed in proper latching procedures while pulling and running rods.
- Wear the proper personal protective equipment.
- Use extra caution while people are working overhead.
- Avoid carrying tools while climbing the derrick ladder. Raise tools with a line to any worker above the derrick floor.
- Ensure that all tools and equipment being used are secured with the proper safety lines.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-4. What is an important safety practice when climbing and working at elevation on the derrick?
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