Safety Flash
Unsafe lifting operations – Potential dropped object
Unsafe lifting operations – Potential dropped object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/20
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
A vessel crane lift of palletised chemical drums using webbing slings exposed a potential dropped load. Plastic film alone secured the uneven lift. The flash explains pallet failure risks, recommends cargo nets for containment while noting their structural limitations, and suggests considering approved crane attachments.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has published Safety Alert 19-15 relating to a potential dropped object during unsafe lifting operations.
IMCA SF 05/20. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.