Safety Alert
Inspect A2B Systems and Wire Rope Terminations to Prevent Crane Hazards
Inspect A2B Systems and Wire Rope Terminations to Prevent Crane Hazards
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 520
- Crane and RiggingInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionDropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
A lift boat crane incident involved a detached anti–two-block weight, corroded wire rope and falling components. Recoiling rope struck a nearby diver, causing minor injuries. The alert recommends considering termination maintenance, pre-use and periodic inspections, adjusted replacement intervals in corrosive environments, and competence assurance under API RP 2D.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
BSEE Safety Alert 520. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance.