Safety Flash
LTI: person slipped climbing out of tank
LTI: person slipped climbing out of tank
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/24
- Confined SpaceSlips, Trips and Falls
- Confined space hazardsSlips, trips and falls
- Confined space entryInspection and maintenance
- Storage tanks
- Competence and training
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crew member fractured his right forearm after slipping while approaching a vessel’s fresh water tank exit hatch for a rest break. The investigation identified pooled cleaning water on smooth painted surfaces. Lessons include reviewing inspection frequency and assessing whether non-slip tank coatings are feasible.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crew person was injured getting out of a fresh water tank on a vessel.
IMCA SF 07/24. Themes: confined space, slips, trips and falls.