Safety Flash
MSF: Unsafe Cargo Transfer Using Pallets
MSF: Unsafe Cargo Transfer Using Pallets
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/22
- Dropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Positive retention and reliable securingRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
Summary
Two pallet cargo-transfer incidents involved deck-board failure under lifting-strop tension and a box falling after a pallet contacted nearby gangway slings. The flash identifies missed hazards in planning, risk assessment and toolbox talks, explains pallet load-distribution limitations, and recommends securing all lifted items.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) reports in Safety Alert 22-06 that an MSF member reported two separate incidents during deck cargo transfer operations involving pallets.
IMCA SF 08/22. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations.