Safety Flash
Near-miss during lifting operations
Near-miss during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/05
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceSafety communication
Summary
A worker was almost trapped between a load and a fixed structure when automatic compensation for crane creep raised the load. The flash identifies shortcomings in management engagement, responsibilities and maintenance routines, and recommends clearer reporting arrangements, training, maintenance follow-up, replacement of the creep compensator and updated manuals.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
IMCA has received reports of a near-miss wherein a worker was nearly caught between a load and a fixed structure.
IMCA SF 11/05. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, line of fire.