Safety Flash
Near miss: Crewman struck on head by crane hook (Marine Safety Forum)
Near miss: Crewman struck on head by crane hook (Marine Safety Forum)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/19
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Operating and work proceduresPre-use checksSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During cargo transfer on a platform supply vessel, a descending crane hook struck a crewman’s hard hat without injuring him. A snagged lifting bridle diverted attention during shift handover. The flash describes communication failures, inadequate procedural guidance, cargo readiness checks and stopping work when additional handover time is needed.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
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: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crewman was nearly struck by a descending crane hook when cargo preparation, communication and shift handover controls failed.
IMCA SF 06/19. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.