Abstract: A safety device (20) for attaching to a pipe string (10) comprising a plurality of connected pipe sections (12). The device is configured, comprises a support structure (22) and a clamping arrangement (24) comprising a first engagement member (32) and a second engagement member (34), which clamping arrangement (24) comprises a disengaged state and an engaged state. The support structure comprises a recess (30) adapted to receive the envelope surface of the pipe section. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are arranged in different parts of the recess so that opposite sides of the pipe section are clamped between the first engagement member and the second engagement member when the clamping arrangement is in the engaged state.