Safety Flash
Explosion – hot work in a flammable atmosphere (Transport Malta)
Explosion – hot work in a flammable atmosphere (Transport Malta)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/22
- ExplosionHot Work and FireHuman Factors
- ExplosionHuman factors
- Hot workInspection and maintenance
- Grinding equipmentStorage tanks
- Competence and trainingStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A tanker explosion followed angle-grinder use to remove stubborn ramp bolts during dry-docking preparations. Sparks travelled towards a fuel-oil tank vent; nobody was injured. The flash examines perceived time pressure and unawareness of nearby flammable gases, and records refresher webinars reinforcing stop-work authority and improved work planning.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) of Transport Malta has published Safety Investigation Report 05/2022 relating to an explosion on a tank...
IMCA SF 12/22. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, human factors.