Safety Flash
Incidents involving poor crane operations
Incidents involving poor crane operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/15
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- CraneLifting accessories
- Exclusion zonesSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This flash describes poor crane operations affecting vessels, including cargo damage and a near miss involving an uncontrolled swinging hook. The detailed case examines rushing, complacency and a crew member’s exposure while handling a tagline. Lessons emphasise clear decks, stop-work authority and keeping personnel clear when taglines are ineffective.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A Member has reported a number of recent incidents resulting from poor crane operations on the part of the crews of platforms, barges and other installations operated by third parties, clients or operators.
IMCA SF 15/15. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.