Safety Issues On Well Servicing Mechanical Systems
Safety issues are a concern and have to do with mechanical braking systems which is a process of operators performing multiple brake actions for each tube or rod being installed or removed. There is training that is provided for this task but what is really needed is an automated “safety” device.
During the course of the day multiple brake actions for each tube or rod being installed or removed by mechanical linkage and are performed by operators.
The problem is that the workers in the derrick rely on the person operating the braking system and there is the concern of employee fatigue during normal operations imposed from forcing the brake handle to actuate the bands.
There are automated rig braking systems that are considered fail-safe or at least a lot safer but there is cost to emplimenting these into the process.
There is a very in depth article that goes in to detail concerning this that is put out by OH&S that explains what happens and what could possibly be done about it.
Read Full Article Here: http://ohsonline.com/articles/2015/01/01/below-the-hook-safety.aspx?admgarea=news
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