Safety Flash
LTI: Step into open deck hatch causes fall
LTI: Step into open deck hatch causes fall
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/20
- Human FactorsMarine OperationsSlips, Trips and Falls
- Falls from heightHuman factors
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operationsPersonnel transfer
- Fall preventionRisk assessmentSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A deckhand on an offshore renewables crew transfer vessel suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder after stepping backwards into an open hatch while receiving luggage. The flash identifies miscommunication, poor hatch visibility, inadequate risk assessment and time pressure, and calls for improved markings, communications, maintenance scheduling and reinforcement of stop-work authority.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During personnel transfer operations on an offshore renewables crew transfer vessel (CTV), a deckhand stepped backwards into an open hatch and fell, resulting in an injury.
IMCA SF 02/20. Themes: human factors, marine operations, slips, trips and falls.