Casing is run into the hole to a pre-determined depth.

Note: The special service supervisor should hold a pre-job meeting with the special service crew and other
involved personnel to review responsibilities and to coordinate the operations to be performed.
Potential Hazards:

 Hazards are similar to those for drilling ahead or tripping.

 Getting caught between, struck by, or pinched by the power tongs, casing or other equipment.
 Being struck by or caught between tubulars and other objects during movement (for example, struck by
tubulars being tailed into the rig floor).
 Falling from the stabbing board or work platform.
 Getting struck by dropped objects.

Possible Solutions:

 Include the casing crew and the drilling crew when conducting a JSA and pre-job safety meeting to
coordinate the activities of casing operations.
 Stand clear of suspended, hoisted, or moving loads. Be aware of tubulars or equipment being lifted
through the V-door.
 Emphasize all normal worker safety procedures, such as fall protection, personal protective equipment,
placement of hands and feet, and teamwork and communication between workers.
 Implement full fall protection program for the casing stabber.
 Identify clearance between the stabbing board and casing elevators.
 Secure all items used by the casing stabber overhead with a safety line.