1. The document discusses caught-between hazards and solutions to mitigate them. It provides examples of common caught-between hazards like moving pipe, tongs, mobile equipment, and unguarded machine parts.
2. Corrective actions are suggested to avoid caught-between injuries, including using tag lines and push/pull poles to maneuver loads from a safe distance, keeping hands clear of hazards while equipment is moving, and ensuring proper machine guarding.
3. The manufacturer Project Sales Corp provides safety tools like tangle-resistant tag lines, load guiders, and push/pull poles to facilitate hands-free operation and prevent workers from being caught between objects.
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Caught-Between
Used by Project Sales Corp, India’s leading Oilfield Hand Safety Specialist Company
to improve awareness of Caught-Between Hazards and solutions to mitigate them
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What is a Caught-Between?
• A caught-between is an accident in which
the whole body or part of the body is
pinched or crushed between objects
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Caught-Between Hazards
• Moving pipe and casing
• Using tongs and spinning chain
• Working around mobile equipment
• Unguarded moving parts
• Working under suspended loads
• Improper use of hand tools
• Wearing loose clothing
• Using elevators
• Using slips
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crushing hazards can exist
when setting up the rig
always stand clear; keep hands and other body parts away
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worker’s fingers or hands can get
smashed when setting the slips
always keep hands on the handles
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workers’ hands or thumbs can get caught
between the elevator and the stump
always place hands on designated handles
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this worker is cutting through a
bad spot while the truck is moving
Corrective Actions: never take chances like this when
the space is this limited; wait until the truck parks
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Corrective Action: ensure that the truck
is in park and the parking brake is set
the bed of the truck and the sled could come
together crushing these two workers’ legs
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a worker holding tongs together
while another worker uses them
Corrective Action: after tongs are together, step out of the way
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mechanical equipment has moving
parts that can become pinch points
it is important that all the guards
are in place to reduce pinch points
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belt and pulleys of machines are common pinch points
ensure that the guarding is installed; do not place
hands in the area while machine is operating
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this cable spool is a good example of a device that
has rotating parts that are caught-between hazards
do not put your hands onto or into
anything that can pinch or crush them
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workers can get caught between two joints of
pipe or between a pipe and another object
handle pipe carefully and use mechanical
equipment whenever possible
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choking up on tools and smashing
fingers is very common
the first 6” of this handle is painted red to indicate
that hands should not be placed there
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many caught-between hazards exist
while tripping pipe, including this one
always use designated handles and, even then, use caution
to keep from getting your hands and fingers smashed
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hands and fingers can get caught
while maneuvering stands of pipe
what can a worker do to keep hands
from getting pinched or crushed?
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this worker is using a tag line, keeping
his hands free from crushing hazards
when your hands get to the end of the
tagline, there should be a knot for grip
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Always Remember
• Use caution around heavy equipment
• Be aware of your hand placement
• Keep hands free when possible
• Never work under a suspended load
• Don’t choke up on tools
• Ensure machine guarding is in place
• Use caution around pinch points
• Never wear loose clothing
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Andhra Pradesh. INDIA
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Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
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