Safety Flash
Low pressure mud hose parted
Low pressure mud hose parted
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/11
- Crane and RiggingHuman FactorsLifting Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneHose
- Safety communication
- Vessel
Summary
A low-pressure mud hose and coupling parted during lifting from a vessel to a platform when the crane operator misunderstood hand signals and lifted while the hose remained lashed. No spill or injuries occurred. The flash discusses poor visibility and recommends clear, continuous radio communication during lifting.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which a low pressure mud hose parted.
IMCA SF 04/11. Themes: crane and rigging, human factors, lifting operations.