Safety Flash
High potential near miss: worker inadvertently lifted by crane (Marine Safety Forum)
High potential near miss: worker inadvertently lifted by crane (Marine Safety Forum)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/18
- Human FactorsLifting OperationsLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- EntanglementHuman factors
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Safety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During hose transfer, a crane hook caught a bight in an AB’s insufficiently tightened lifejacket crotch strap. He signalled to hoist and was lifted above the deck and over the vessel’s side, then returned unharmed. Lessons address hook clearance, buddy checks, fleet awareness and discussion of a pause before signalling.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crane hook caught a loosened lifejacket strap and lifted a crew member over the vessel side.
IMCA SF 11/18. Themes: human factors, lifting operations, line of fire, personal protective equipment.