![]() The slips are located at floor level and would be lifted a distance of 18-24 inches. The slips weigh between 100 and 175 pounds and the weight would be distributed between the 2 or 3 employees. This activity is performed by 2 or 3 men (depending on crew size) and could be done as many as 175 times per a 12 hour shift. This activity is repeated and could be performed as many as 175 times in a 12 hour shift. The lifting range up or down is 1 to 2 feet, in the area of the waist. ![]() The tongs are on counterweights and the exertion required to lift them is estimated to be lifting between 10 to 30 pounds. This includes lifting the tongs and lateral movement of the tongs to attach them to the drill pipe. While tripping (adding additional pipe to the stand), the Lead Tong Hand must pull and install the busing assembly. During normal drilling operations duties include washing, cleaning, mechanical repairs, digging ditches, drill pipe connections, drill pipe trips and other manual handling and/or maintenance activities as required by operational needs. ![]() There are two floor hand positions:Įach must daily inspect the tongs, breakout line, snub lines, and tong dies for damage, excessive wear, fraying oil soaks, etc. The Floorhand works under the direct supervision of the Driller. ![]()
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