Safety Flash
Grit hose parting: Near-miss incident
Grit hose parting: Near-miss incident
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 13/01
- Inspection and MaintenanceLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentPressure Systems
- Line of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Diving operationsInspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Operational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checksSafety communication
- Vessel
Summary
A grit hose separated from its deck coupling during a diver’s grit-blasting operation, without injury or damage. The flash records immediate compressor shutdown and an onboard safety meeting, then specifies pre-use hose and clamp checks, rope restraints, coupling insurance wire and continuous compressor and blast-pot attendance.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A grit hose parted during use, prompting checks of hose condition, connections, restraints and compressor supervision.
IMCA SF 13/01. Themes: inspection and maintenance, line of fire, machinery and equipment, pressure systems.