Safety Flash
High potential near miss: dropped object – spark arrestor
High potential near miss: dropped object – spark arrestor
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/18
- Contractor ManagementDropped ObjectsManagement of ChangeStructural and Asset Integrity
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Competence and trainingContractor managementManagement of changePositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An 18 kg spark arrestor fell 16 metres onto a vessel’s FRC deck without injuring anyone. Exhaust pressure, vibration and inadequate securing contributed to its dislodgement. The flash identifies installation quality-control failures and missing change management, emphasising contractor oversight even without a direct contractual relationship.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A newly installed spark arrestor became dislodged through vibration and inadequate securing by a subcontractor.
IMCA SF 04/18. Themes: contractor management, dropped objects, management of change, structural and asset integrity.