Safety Flash
Improper use of tools: bruising
Improper use of tools: bruising
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/11
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkMachinery and Equipment
- Line of fire
- Grinding equipmentHand tools
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crewman used a grinding disc instead of the instructed wire wheel while preparing man-hole cover fasteners for inspection. The disc jammed and the grinder struck his shoulder, causing bruising and a minor abrasion. The flash highlights uncompleted risk assessments, disregarded instructions and absent task-specific training.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which a crewman was injured whilst using a power tool in an incorrect manner.
IMCA SF 05/11. Themes: competence and training, control of work, machinery and equipment.