Safety Flash
Near-miss: Unexpected lowering of a suspended load
Near-miss: Unexpected lowering of a suspended load
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 16/09
- Contractor ManagementControl of WorkHuman FactorsLifting Operations
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Contractor managementLifting planOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Port and quayside
Summary
A shore crane unexpectedly lowered a yoke during ROV winch maintenance while a worker was fitting a turnbuckle; no injuries occurred. The flash identifies communication failures, unclear authority and an absent lift plan, and recommends lifting procedures, inclusive toolbox talks, lift planning and advance briefing of third-party contractors.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
A Member has reported an incident in which there was an unexpected lowering of a suspended load during a lifting operation which had the potential to cause significant injury.
IMCA SF 16/09. Themes: contractor management, control of work, human factors, lifting operations.