Are You Following API RP 8B Hoisting Tool Inspection Best Practices?

HSC operates world class Hoisting Tool Service and Repair facilities at our convenient locations across the oil patch. Every day our team inspects, repairs, replaces and certifies overhead tools to keep you working safely.

We can help you stay in compliance with API RP 8B. HSC will hold a Hoisting Tool Program Training at your next safety meeting. We will bring the coffee and donuts.

 

API RP 8B Inspection Reccomendations

Category 1&2      Daily
Category 3          Monthly
Category 4          Yearly
 
Inspection frequencies are only recommendations. The inspection schedule depends heavily on the following:
  • Environment
  • Load Cycles
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Operating Time
  • Testing
  • Repairs
  • Re-manufacture

 

Our next hoisting tool email will detail the differences between a category 1, 2, 3, and 4 inspection.
Non-Periodic Inspection
 
Category 3 or 4 inspection should be made before, if anticipated, and after critical jobs, running casing/drill strings, jarring, puling on stuck pipe, and / or rods.
Remains of Bearings due to improper greasing
Checking conformance to OEM dimensions
Critical Load Inspection - Inspect immediately 
Critical loads, for example, impact loads such as jarring, pulling on stuck pipe, rods, etc.  Critical loads can occur due to known and unknown conduct

We can help you stay in compliance with API RP 8B. HSC will hold a Hoisting Tool Program Training at your next safety meeting. We will bring the coffee and donuts.
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