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903 Well Site Completion and Servicing Safety
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Rig Up

Possible Solutions

Raising the doghouse and rig floor.
  • Preplan equipment locations and use a spotter(s) to position equipment out of fall lane of the derrick and upwind of vents, vapor and gas sources.
  • Use mechanical lifting aids, proper lifting techniques, and team lifting where appropriate.
  • Use proper hand and body positioning.
  • Wear proper PPE including fall protection and respiratory protection where appropriate.
  • Conduct a pre-job inspection to identify, then eliminate or correct hazardous work surfaces.
  • Require all non-essential personnel to stand clear.
  • Secure all elevated lines.
  • Provide adequate bonding and grounding for blending, pumping and sand transfer equipment.
  • Use hose covers or shielding for transfer or suction lines containing flammable liquids.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-2. Where should equipment be located during stimulation rig up operations?