Safety Flash
Near-miss during heavy lift operations
Near-miss during heavy lift operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/05
- Control of WorkCrane and RiggingLifting Operations
- Human factors
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Crane
- Lifting planOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Marine industry
Summary
A near miss during a dual-crane stinger lift from a barge exposed an incorrect weight estimate and inappropriate crane counterweights. The flash discusses deficient procedural review, supervision and the absence of a required critical lift meeting. The lift was completed after repositioning the load to maintain suitable boom angles.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A Member has reported a near-miss incident that occurred during a dual crane lift of a stinger being offloaded from a barge.
IMCA SF 10/05. Themes: control of work, crane and rigging, lifting operations.