Safety Flash
Secured material fell against crewman causing injury
Secured material fell against crewman causing injury
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/21
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLine of FireManagement of Change
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objects
- Management of changePositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crewman checking preparations for rough weather was pinned beneath stored sheet metal and wood after both securing straps disengaged during adjustment and vessel movement toppled the rack. The flash discusses safer storage and securing, risk assessment, assistance when working alone, and toolbox talks addressing changes during routine tasks.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A poorly secured rack fell onto a crewman when one strap loosened during adjustment and vessel movement destabilised the material.
IMCA SF 02/21. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, line of fire, management of change.