Safety Alert
Safety Alert 96 - Crane Accident
Safety Alert 96 - Crane Accident
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 96
- Crane and RiggingLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Two offshore crane accidents during off-loading of a bunkhouse and a rotary table involved underestimated load weights, excessive boom angles and broken weight indicators. Cables parted and loads fell, without personnel injuries. Lessees’ actions include operator training and certification, known load weights, operational indicators, monthly inspections and preventive maintenance.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
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: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
BSEE Safety Alert 96. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations.