MUD PUMP (MP)

JOB: BUMPER HOSE CHANGE MP-08

TOOLS / POTENTIAL HAZARDS

RECOMMENDED SAFE PROCEDURES
KEY JOB PROCESS STEPS MATERIALS Conditions or Actions Which Could S/P RISK
Personal Protective Devices Special Clothing Procedures
USED Cause an Injury / Affect Health

1. Conduct pre-job meeting.

2. Inform Driller to Isolate Switched and  Trapped pressure 2C M  Bleed of pressure from pump discharge & stand
PUMP, Bleed of any trapped valves  Pump turn on while change 3B M pipes
pressure, Lock out pump  Lock / Tag out the pump. Put safety pin on
 Overcome pressure from other 1C L local switch of DC motor
pump  Make sure discharge valve is fully closed

3. Line up other stand pipe and Valves &  Finger/hand injuries 1C L  Make sure the valves are fully closed
circulate at low rate manifold Pinch points
4. Hold Bumper hose properly Bumper hose  Finger/hand injuries 2C M  Hold the Bumper hose with slings & stay away
and remove the safety chain Slings, shackles, Pinch points, from the Bumper hose
chain block or  Bumper hose falling 1C L  Make sure lifting equipment in good conditions.
crane
5. Disconnect the Bumper hose Hammer wrench,  Finger/hand injuries, back 2D M  Ensure the Hammer, wrench in good condition and
form down side (under hammer, chain strain used properly.
Cantilever) block or crane  Pinch points 2D M  Use the correct Hammer, wrench. Clean hammer
 Liner falling. handle from grease or mud
 Personnel falling down 1C L  Ensure Bumper hose holed correctly & do not stay
under the Bumper hose while disconnecting it.
1C M  Wear work vest and safety harness

6. Disconnect the Bumper hose Hammer wrench,  Finger/hand injuries, back 2D M  Ensure the Hammer, wrench in good condition and
form up side (under rig floor) hammer, chain strain used properly.
block or crane 2D M  Use the correct Hammer, wrench. Clean hammer
 Pinch points handle from grease or mud
1C M  Ensure Bumper hose holed correctly & do not stay
 Liner falling. under the Bumper hose while disconnecting it.

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 MUD PUMP (MP)

JOB: BUMPER HOSE CHANGE MP-08

TOOLS / POTENTIAL HAZARDS

RECOMMENDED SAFE PROCEDURES
KEY JOB PROCESS STEPS MATERIALS Conditions or Actions Which Could S/P RISK
Personal Protective Devices Special Clothing Procedures
USED Cause an Injury / Affect Health

7. Connect Bumper hose form
down side (under Cantilever)
Hammer wrench,  Finger/hand injuries, back 2D M  Ensure the Hammer, wrench in good condition and
hammer, chain strain used properly.
block or crane  Pinch points 2D M  Use the correct Hammer, wrench. Clean hammer
handle from grease or mud
 Liner falling. 1C L  Ensure Bumper hose holed correctly & do not stay
under the Bumper hose while connecting it.
 Slip and fall down 1C L  Wear work vest and safety harness

8. Connect Bumper hose form up Hammer wrench,  Finger/hand injuries, back 2D M  Ensure the Hammer, wrench in good condition and
side (under rig floor) hammer, chain strain used properly.
block or crane  Pinch points 2D M  Use the correct Hammer, wrench. Clean hammer
handle from grease or mud
 Liner falling. 1C L  Ensure Bumper hose holed correctly & do not stay
under the Bumper hose while connecting it.

9. Secure hose properly with safety Safety chains  Pinch points, stuck in 2B M  Stay away from opening holes
chains and shackles between

10. Cover any opening holes around Grating  Pinch points, stuck in 2B M  Never put your fingers in pinch point
the hose between
11. Pressure testing bumper hose  Leaks under high pressure 2C M  Re-tight the hose connection to proper value
using heavy hammer, remove all hand tools
 Line burst under high 2C M  Check relief valve setting.
pressure  Personnel to stay away from the pump

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