Safety Alert
H2S Inhalation: Man Fell from Tote Tank Resulting in an LTI
H2S Inhalation: Man Fell from Tote Tank Resulting in an LTI
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 04-34
- Hazardous SubstancesHydrogen SulphideWorking at Height
- Falls from heightHydrogen sulphide
- Fluid transfer
- Emergency response
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Summary
This alert describes hydrogen sulphide inhalation and a fall from a tote tank during waste-fluid transfer on deck. After hearing laboured breathing and losing radio contact, the engine room operator activated the emergency stop and checked the worker, finding him face down with visible signs of head injury.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Hydrogen sulphide; H2S; H₂S; hydrogen sulfide.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Summary
The alert concerns hydrogen sulphide inhalation and a fall from a tote tank.
IADC Alert 04-34. Themes: hazardous substances, hydrogen sulphide, working at height.