Safety Flash
Near-miss: Dropped torque tool
Near-miss: Dropped torque tool
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/16
- Competence and TrainingCrane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Diving operationsLifting operationsRigging
- HoseLifting accessories
- Competence and trainingLifting planOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- SubseaVessel
Summary
A 55 kg torque tool fell back into the sea during recovery after diver use; attached hydraulic hoses prevented freefall. The flash examines unsuitable lifting points, incorrect subsea re-rigging, missing lift planning and communication failures, and recommends suitable lifting arrangements and information for everyone involved.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Subsea; underwater worksite.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A subsea torque tool nearly fell during recovery because of unsuitable lifting points, inadequate rigging information and absent lift planning.
IMCA SF 08/16. Themes: competence and training, crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.