Safety Flash
Missing protection cover becomes potential dropped object
Missing protection cover becomes potential dropped object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/18
- Dropped ObjectsInspection and Maintenance
- Dropped objectsSlips, trips and falls
- Inspection and maintenance
- Positive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel’s missing deck cover was found in a container pocket after offloading ashore, presenting a potential dropped-object hazard. Poor retaining rubber and inadequate inspection and maintenance contributed. Actions included a temporary cover and replacement covers, with recommendations for planned inspections and deck checks after heavy weather before cargo discharge.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A missing deck cover created trip and dropped-object risks, prompting temporary controls, replacement covers and planned inspections.
IMCA SF 09/18. Themes: dropped objects, inspection and maintenance.