Safety Alert
Safety Alert 99 - Construction Accident, Fatality
Safety Alert 99 - Construction Accident, Fatality
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 99
- Dropped objects
- RiggingWorking at height
- Fall protection equipmentPersonal protective equipment
- Contractor management
- Construction
- Offshore installation
Summary
An offshore stairway landing fell 21 feet during installation, killing one contractor employee and injuring another. The investigation identified improper tug-line rigging and absence of work vests and safety belts as unsafe procedures. The operator subsequently communicated safety requirements and sanctions to approved contractors.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
Alert concerning a fatal construction accident.
BSEE Safety Alert 99.