Safety Flash
Lightning strike
Lightning strike
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/04
- Hot Work and FireLifting OperationsWorking at Height
- Electrical safety
- Lifting operations
- CraneLifting accessories
- Stop-work authority
Summary
A lightning strike to a shore crane reached a shackle near a yard rigger preparing to lift pipes. The rigger was unhurt, but the web sling showed burning. The flash identifies warning weather conditions and describes precautions including sheltering, avoiding exposed positions and not using cranes under those conditions.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Summary
Lightning travelled through a crane and lifting gear near a rigger, prompting precautions to stop crane use and avoid exposed locations.
IMCA SF 10/04. Themes: hot work and fire, lifting operations, working at height.