Safety Alert
Safety Alert 257 - Three Crane Accidents Caused by Improper Rigging
Safety Alert 257 - Three Crane Accidents Caused by Improper Rigging
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 257
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Competence and trainingLifting planOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Vessel
Summary
This alert examines three separate offshore crane incidents involving sliding flat iron, a swinging drive pipe hammer and a nylon sling melted by turbine exhaust. It identifies rigging, supervision and personnel-positioning deficiencies, and recommends pre-lift planning, suitable slings, balanced loads, trained personnel and communication between crane operators and riggers.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Three crane accidents were linked to improper rigging.
BSEE Safety Alert 257. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.