JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

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Work Activity (Job): CHANGING SWIVEL PACKING ON TOP DRIVE
Sequence of basic Potential incidents Recommendations to eliminate or reduce
job steps or hazards potential hazards
1) Pre-job meeting
A) Discussion of procedures Misunderstanding procedures Effective communication – review rig
Operating Manual
B) Prepare and inspect all tools and equipment Personal injury Equipment in good condition
C) Proper personal protective equipment Personal injury See equipment required below
2) Position top drive as low as possible lockout / Falls – personal injury – fatality Double check lockout / tagout of equipment
tagout top drive and mud pumps Do not stand under load or under work area
close upper and lower top drive valves
3) Lift person up to swivel packing in boatswain’s Falls – personal injury – fatality Inspect personal protective equipment and
chair with air hoist – hook anti-fall device to chair safety equipment

4) Break and back off upper and lower packing Struck by – falls – personal injury – fatality Inspect personal protective equipment and
nuts – left handed threads safety equipment

5) Remove swivel packing assembly – lower to rig Struck by – falls – personal injury – fatality Make sure tied onto equipment properly
floor with second air hoist
6) Pick up quick change swivel package assembly Struck by – falls – personal injury – fatality Make sure tied onto equipment properly
– inspect and grease if needed – lift to top drive
with air hoist
7) Install swivel packing assembly – make up Struck by – falls – personal injury – fatality Make sure tied onto equipment properly
packing nuts
Caution: do not over tighten and damage
assembly
8) Open upper top drive valve – remove lockout / Struck by – personal injury Ensure personnel stays clear of high
tagout on mud pumps and top drive – test swivel pressure lines – inform hands of lockout /
packing – readjust packing if needed tagout removal – effective communication

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO DO THIS JOB:

Hard Hats?  Work Vests? Barricades?
Safety Shoes?  Safety Harness?  Fire Extinguisher?
Safety Glasses?  Face Shield? Lock Out/Tag Out? 
Cotton Gloves?  Goggles?  Work Permit Required?
Back Belts?  Sala Block 
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Sequence of basic Potential incidents Recommendations to eliminate or reduce
job steps or hazards potential hazards
9) Pick up and clean up all tools – return to Slips, trips, falls – struck by Keep work area clean – ensure tools are in
proper storage good working condition
10) Repack and inspect old swivel packing Personal injury – fatality Inspect equipment
assembly for next change
11) Clean work area Slips, trips, falls Good housekeeping

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO DO THIS JOB:

Hard Hats?  Work Vests? Barricades?
Safety Shoes?  Safety Harness?  Fire Extinguisher?
Safety Glasses?  Face Shield? Lock Out/Tag Out? 
Cotton Gloves?  Goggles?  Work Permit Required?
Back Belts?  Sala Block 