Safety Flash
Potential dropped object from container
Potential dropped object from container
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/21
- Dropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Positive retention and reliable securingPre-use checks
- Marine industry
Summary
A safety flash describes two loose metal stacking guides discovered in a container’s upper corner pockets before backloading from rig to vessel, after two earlier lifts. It identifies potential injury during lifting and road transit, and records contrasting pin colours, additional container checks and a twist-lock recommendation.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
Before backloading a container from rig to vessel, it was noted that there were two metal blocks in the top corner pockets of the container.
IMCA SF 12/21. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations.