Safety Flash
Injuries during lifting operations
Injuries during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/25
- Competence and TrainingCrane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperational supervision
Summary
Two lifting incidents caused minor injuries: crane two-blocking parted a wire and dropped lifting gear, while excess loading of a soft sling released a shackle during component alignment. Common findings concerned operator competence, supervision and line-of-fire awareness. Lessons emphasise experienced personnel, active supervision and keeping people clear of danger.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Summary
A member reports two separate lifting activities involving failure of lifting equipment and resulting in minor injuries to nearby personnel.
IMCA SF 05/25. Themes: competence and training, crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.