Safety Flash
Lifting and rigging plans
Lifting and rigging plans
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/14
- Crane and RiggingLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Lifting planSafety communication
Summary
This flash relays NOPSEMA findings from dangerous occurrences involving non-routine lifting and rigging, with dropped objects and rigging equipment failures. Investigations identified absent or partially completed, ineffective plans. Members are encouraged to reinforce lifting planning with personnel, with further guidance signposted in IMCA LR006.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
Investigations identified ineffective or absent plans during non-routine lifting and rigging activities.
IMCA SF 14/14. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations.