Safety Flash
BSEE: Worker injured in fall from height into water
BSEE: Worker injured in fall from height into water
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/19
- Control of WorkMarine OperationsPersonal Protective EquipmentWorking at Height
- DrowningFalls from height
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Fall protection equipmentLadderPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseJob safety analysisOperating and work procedures
Summary
A mechanic replacing a platform crane valve lost grip or footing while descending a ladder and fell into water approximately 24 m below. The flash discusses missing fall protection, non-use of a required work vest and an incomplete job safety analysis, alongside recommendations on procedures, competence and response planning.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
A mechanic fell 24 metres into the water while descending a ladder without required fall protection or a work vest.
IMCA SF 02/19. Themes: control of work, marine operations, personal protective equipment, working at height.