Falling Objects
Racking Board
- Inspect the racking board for any broken welds or cracks.
- The board should be straight and show no signs of contact with traveling equipment.
- The board and fingers should have safety chains installed to prevent them from falling if they are broken off.
Traveling Block
- Check the board area for loose tools, water bottles, or shackles.
- Inspect the board and fingers for damage from tugger lines where they may be sawing into the iron causing damage.
- Make sure lights, winches, and cameras are properly mounted and equipped with safety cables.
Traveling Equipment
Traveling equipment includes an arrangement of pulleys, or sheaves, through which drilling cable is reeved, which moves up or down in the derrick or mast.
- The block hanging attachment should not have an unsecured shackle or sling riding along with the block.
- Check the areas around the top drive and swivel for tools and loose items.
- Top drive drilling units should be checked for safety wires on the bolts and safety cables on moving parts.
- Inspect die holders to ensure broken dies will not fall to the rig floor.
- Look for areas on the traveling assembly where tugger lines may be rubbing and causing damage.
- Check hinges and pins on access platforms and guard openings.
- Hoses and service loop connections should be secured and safety cables installed.
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11-2. What should the board and fingers of a racking board have installed to prevent them from falling if they are broken off?
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