Tong Safety [PDF]

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SAFETY



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RIG FLOOR



Manual Tongs



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STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY



Pinch points are the main cause of injury when using MANUAL TONGS. This poster shows how the parts of a manual tong can be colour coded to help remind the operator of the safe operation of the tong. Using incident data and tips from experienced users all pinch point areas have been painted black and yellow. All hand holds have been painted green. This is a similar colour scheme to that proposed for power tongs



HAND HOLDS To be painted green.



PINCH POINTS These areas to be painted black and yellow.



SOFT GRIPS



Soft grip handles to be used where possible.



For further information contact Ernie Cowell - 01224 883902



CDO.93938



For further copies contact ODL, tel: 01224 628023