GEARENCH TEA035 TITAN Tubing Elevator - Manual (Page 8)

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Hazard
Possible Solution
Getting caught between the joint and tongs Avoid placing hands on the end of the
tubing or stump stump
Being struck by the tubing hanger wrench if
Use the correct tools for each task
it should slip
Getting fingers and hands pinched and caught
Inspect the tools before use.
between tubing hanger and tubing head.
Potential hazards when raising or lowering traveling block and elevator:
Hazard
Possible Solution
Being struck by the elevator and traveling Instruct workers to stand clear of tong and
block as they are raised or lowered slip area when lowering the elevator and
traveling block
Getting fingers and hands pinched between
Use handles on elevators as they are
elevators and tongs or tubing collar. descending into place over the tubing
Potential hazards when latching or unlatching elevators onto the tubing:
Hazard
Possible Solution
Pinching hand or fingers in the elevator Ensure that workers are instructed in proper
latching procedure
Being struck by elevators not securely latched
Inspect and maintain elevators