Safety Flash
Unsecured cargo inside containers
Unsecured cargo inside containers
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/17
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsVehicles and Driving
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsVehicles and driving
- Positive retention and reliable securingSafety communication
Summary
Two incidents describe unsecured container cargo: a 1.5-tonne load moved during road transport, and a 95 kg blower motor fell onto a deck while crew attempted to secure it. The flash highlights potential injury and vehicle-control risks, recommending confirmation of load security, clear responsibilities and communication between cargo, lifting and transport teams.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
Unsecured cargo shifted during road transport and container handling, damaging equipment and creating serious load-control risks.
IMCA SF 10/17. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, vehicles and driving.