Tubulars Handling
Tubulars Handling is a major issue on a drilling rig.  This is why I wrote and illustrated "how to handle tubulars" in the
being properly maintained is a key issue.  I believe that every employee should be trained in how to do these jobs safely.
to put their hands on the tongs?  Do they
hands in the wrong place?hands in the
wrong place?
Employees need to understand how to properly tie on
a chain and where their hands go when handling
heavy tubulars.
Special equipment requires special training.  
There are hazards here that are clearly not
understood by many roughnecks,
tong dies it would be best practice to have one on every rig.  major
safety issue on a drilling rig.major safety issue on a drilling rig.