Safety Flash
Fatality: Crew member struck by forklift during quayside operations
Fatality: Crew member struck by forklift during quayside operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/16
- Control of WorkHuman FactorsLine of FireVehicles and Driving
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Cargo transferVehicles and driving
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervisionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quayside
Summary
A vessel crew member was fatally struck by a forklift while approaching quayside containers to unload stores. Initial findings from the ongoing investigation identified operator blind spots and sunlight as possible contributory factors. The flash highlights visibility and traffic segregation, alongside reviews of mobilisation procedures, risk assessments, briefings and supervision.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
A crew member was fatally struck by a forklift near quayside containers, where visibility and traffic segregation were inadequate.
IMCA SF 11/16. Themes: control of work, human factors, line of fire, vehicles and driving.