Safety Flash
Failure of bulk loading bag
Failure of bulk loading bag
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/01
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Lifting plan
- ConstructionMarine industry
- Port and quayside
Summary
During vessel mobilisation, a bulk loading bag failed and released sandbags onto the quayside without injury. The flash discusses vertical corner support, conditional use of four-leg slings, certified lifting arrangements and clearly identified safe working loads. Loading instructions address crane-induced dynamic loads and the greater weight of wet sand.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
A bulk loading bag failed during vessel mobilisation, prompting controls for certified support, safe working load and dynamic loading.
IMCA SF 03/01. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.