Safety Flash
Unsafe use of electrical equipment in cabins
Unsafe use of electrical equipment in cabins
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/25
- Electrical SafetyHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyFire
- Inspection and maintenance
- Competence and trainingFunctional testing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Crew aboard a vessel used two-pin chargers directly in three-pin accommodation sockets without suitable adaptors. This flash explains potential socket damage, loose connections, arcing, overheating and fire. It recommends compatible adaptors, crew guidance on plug compatibility, regular socket checks, appliance testing and tagging, and easier reporting of concerns.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Crew members were observed inserting 2-pin electrical chargers directly into 3-pin vessel sockets to power their personal equipment.
IMCA SF 12/25. Themes: electrical safety, hot work and fire.