Safety Flash
High potential near miss dropped object
High potential near miss dropped object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/20
- Competence and TrainingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Rotating machinery
- Competence and trainingPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessmentSafety communication
Summary
During hydraulic jumper trans-spooling, an 11 kg termination head fell from approximately three metres, missing five nearby workers. The flash identifies inadequate securing, insufficient working space, shortcomings in task-plan implementation and hazard communication, and untrained personnel. It recommends risk assessment, conditional secondary retention and task competence assurance.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
A termination head fell from a reel during subsea jumper spooling because securing and separation controls were inadequate.
IMCA SF 05/20. Themes: competence and training, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.