Safety Flash
Near miss: potential dropped object left on top of cargo
Near miss: potential dropped object left on top of cargo
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/18
- Contractor ManagementDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsPermit to Work
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Lifting planPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
A near miss involved unsecured timber dunnage lifted with a mud cooler module from a vessel to an offshore platform. Crew declined to enter beneath the suspended load but missed the remaining dropped-object hazard. The flash describes revised risk assessments and permit checks, and a possible hands-off pre-lift method.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Dunnage left on top of cargo created a dropped-object hazard during lifting from a vessel.
IMCA SF 04/18. Themes: contractor management, dropped objects, lifting operations, permit to work.