Safety Alert

Safety Alert 383 - Lifting Incidents Involving Tote Tanks

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental EnforcementBSEE Safety Alert 383

Safety Alert 383 - Lifting Incidents Involving Tote Tanks

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Summary

BSEE reviews several tote-tank lifting incidents reported on the Outer Continental Shelf in 2019, involving slipping loads, snagging and collisions. It identifies shortcomings in reviewing lift plans and task risk assessments, and recommends that operators and contractors consider measures addressing rigging, load security, safe zones, sea conditions and personnel training.

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About This Record
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Safety Alert
Reference
BSEE Safety Alert 383
Date
11 May 2020
Topic
Dropped Objects
Activity
Lifting Operations, Rigging
Equipment
Crane, Lifting Accessories
Control
Competence and Training, Job Safety Analysis, Lifting Plan, Pre-Use Checks
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-safety-alert-383 · added 2 September 2026

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