Extraction Helper how-to

How to Help Rig Up Equipment

Rig-up needs teamwork.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Rig-up needs teamwork. In short: attend; follow; use, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Attend the JSA.

  2. Follow directions.

  3. Use tag lines.

  4. Stay clear of loads.

  5. Handle tools carefully.

  6. Clean as you go.

Safety reminders for extraction helpers

  • Attend JSAs
  • Wear PPE
  • Know H2S procedures
  • Stop unsafe work

MSHA · Part 46/48 training · Ground control · Pre-shift exam · Self-rescuer · SafeLand: see the full extraction helper glossary.

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