Pumping
The pumping process may include pumping of acids, energized fluids, and various other chemicals to improve formation flow characteristics.
Connecting high-pressure lines to the blender
Potential Hazards
- being struck by high-pressure lines or unexpected release of pressure (for example, mismatched or excessively worn hammer unions line failure)
- being exposed to chemical hazards (such as, silica, toxics, and asphyxiants)
- being exposed to high noise levels
- slips, trips, and falls
- overexerting or receiving sprains and strains while handling materials (such as sacks and buckets)
- being exposed to temperature extremes
- being exposed to radiation associated with radioactive tracer materials
Possible Solutions
- Require all non-essential personnel to stand clear.
- Direct equipment operators to stay by their controls.
- Conduct adequate pressure tests on pump(s) and lines and ensure proper valve alignment before pumping. Install a check valve as close to the well head as possible.
- Hobble high pressure lines properly.
- Use proper equipment inspection techniques to include hammer.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (such as respiratory, skin, and hearing) as appropriate for the hazards present.
- Conduct a pre-job inspection to identify, then eliminate or correct hazardous work surfaces.
- Use mechanical lifting aids, proper lifting techniques, and team lifting where appropriate.
- Keep non-essential personnel away from marked-off areas where radiation hazards may be present.
- Allow only authorized and qualified company personnel to handle radioactive tracer materials or radioactive densiometers.
- Prevent contamination and exercise proper personal hygiene when working around radioactive materials.
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6-3. Who are the only personnel allowed to handle radioactive tracer materials or radioactive densiometers?
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