Safety Flash
Dropped object – intermediate bulk container (IBC)
Dropped object – intermediate bulk container (IBC)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/18
- Dropped ObjectsHazardous SubstancesLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLoss of containment
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Lifting planRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel crane dropped an IBC containing monoethylene glycol approximately 3.5 metres onto the deck after liquid movement shifted its centre of gravity and the rigging could not support it. The flash discusses unsuitable rigging selection, inadequate risk assessment, load movement in lift planning and replacement of pallet-type arrangements with certified lifting frames.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An IBC containing monoethylene glycol fell during a vessel crane lift after liquid movement shifted its centre of gravity and overwhelmed unsuitable rigging.
IMCA SF 09/18. Themes: dropped objects, hazardous substances, lifting operations, line of fire.