Safety Flash
Petrol driven equipment left stored in an emergency generator room
Petrol driven equipment left stored in an emergency generator room
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/26
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireHazardous substances
- Inspection and maintenance
- Operating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel safety round identified a petrol-containing snowblower stored in the emergency generator room, creating fire and explosion risks and obstructing access to critical equipment. The equipment was relocated. The flash recommends designated storage for flammables and keeping machinery spaces clear, with storage procedures and inspections identified for review.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Stored snowblower created an unnecessary fire and explosion risk, as well as blocking access around critical equipment.
IMCA SF 02/26. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.