Safety Alert
Safety Alert 358 - Dislodged Boom Pawl Pin Unnoticed by Crane Operator during Pre-use Inspection
Safety Alert 358 - Dislodged Boom Pawl Pin Unnoticed by Crane Operator during Pre-use Inspection
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 358
- Crane and RiggingInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionHuman factorsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Crane
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
BSEE inspectors identified a dislodged, corroded crane boom pawl pin missed during a pre-use inspection, alongside shortcomings in operator knowledge and job safety analysis participation. The alert discusses reinstatement and redesigned retention, and recommends considering improved component checks, competence verification and review of the JSA process.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert describes a crane boom pin defect that was missed during a pre-use inspection.
BSEE Safety Alert 358. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance.