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Hazard
Pipe rolling
Potential Consequence
Crushing or pinch injury
Persons at Risk
Material handlers
Existing Controls
Chocks and suitable storage
Additional Controls
Secure pipe bundles safely
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Pipe Handling Hazards & Controls
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Hazard
Dropped pipe
Potential Consequence
Serious injury
Persons at Risk
Rigging and material crew
Existing Controls
Suitable lifting method
Additional Controls
Use rigging suitable for cylindrical loads
03
Hazard
Sharp pipe ends
Potential Consequence
Laceration
Persons at Risk
Handling workers
Existing Controls
Hand protection and controlled handling
Additional Controls
Protect sharp pipe ends where practicable
04
Hazard
Uncontrolled pipe rolling
Potential Consequence
Crushing or pinch injury
Persons at Risk
Pipe-handling crew
Existing Controls
Chocks and suitable storage
Additional Controls
Mechanically secure cylindrical materials
05
Hazard
Sling slipping during pipe lift
Potential Consequence
Dropped load
Persons at Risk
Rigging and installation crew
Existing Controls
Suitable sling and rigging method
Additional Controls
Use a lifting arrangement suitable for pipe geometry
06
Hazard
Hands trapped between pipes
Potential Consequence
Hand or finger injury
Persons at Risk
Handling personnel
Existing Controls
Hands-off positioning and tag lines
Additional Controls
Keep hands clear of pipe landing points
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Hazard
Hands positioned beneath pipe during lowering
Potential Consequence
Serious crushing injury to hands or fingers
Persons at Risk
Pipe-handling crew and nearby site personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, suitable lifting equipment, pre-work inspection and work-area control
Additional Controls
Keep hands completely clear of the load and pinch points while lowering the pipe
08
Hazard
Long pipe striking nearby structures during handling
Potential Consequence
Personnel injury or damage to equipment or pipe
Persons at Risk
Pipe-handling crew and nearby site personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, suitable lifting equipment, pre-work inspection and work-area control
Additional Controls
Inspect the travel route in advance and control the movement of long pipes
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Hazard
Pipe rigged from an unsuitable lifting point
Potential Consequence
Pipe slipping, rotating or falling
Persons at Risk
Pipe-handling crew and nearby site personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, suitable lifting equipment, pre-work inspection and work-area control
Additional Controls
Determine the pipe centre of gravity and lifting points and use a suitable rigging arrangement
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