Safety Flash
MSF: A broken stretcher could have led to injury
MSF: A broken stretcher could have led to injury
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/25
- Emergency ResponseEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and Maintenance
- Ageing, life extension and obsolescenceMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Marine industry
Summary
A stretcher fractured during transfer to a hospital bed following a vessel medevac, without further injury to the patient. Investigation found it was 13 years old; its manufacturer advised replacement after five years for that type. The flash recommends examination and replacement where shelf life has expired, noting manufacturer-dependent limitations.
Classifications: Ageing, life extension and obsolescence.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) published Safety Alert 24-09 relating to a broken stretcher.
IMCA SF 03/25. Themes: emergency response, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance.