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903 Well Site Completion and Servicing Safety
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Coil Tubing

Technology allows tubing to be manufactured in a continuous coil without joints. Coiled tubing is inserted into the well down the production casing without the need for tongs, slips, or elevators.

This coil tubing unit is inserting tubing into the well casing.

Potential Hazards

  • pinching fingers and hands
  • being exposed to an unexpected release of pressure
  • getting struck by falling or shifting objects (such as suspended injector heads)
  • falling from heights

Possible Solutions:

  • Keep all fingers and hands away from pinch points (such as tubing spool, rollers, and injector head).
  • Inspect the tools and equipment before use.
  • Rig up boom trucks in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Use fall protection.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-11. According to the text, which of the following is a potential hazard while installing coil tubing on the well site?