Safety Flash
LTI: Crewman burnt in fire following release of flammable gas from hand rail
LTI: Crewman burnt in fire following release of flammable gas from hand rail
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 16/17
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and FireLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- FireHazardous substancesLine of fireRisk management
- Hot work
- Personal protective equipment
- Operating and work proceduresRisk assessment
Summary
A mechanic suffered burns while drilling a rescue craft access handrail, releasing an unidentified flammable gas that ignited. The flash examines gas accumulation in enclosed hollow structures, inadequate hazard assessment and unsecured PPE fastenings. Actions address handrail design, procedures for penetrating enclosed structures and correct PPE use.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
While drilling into a handrail, a mechanic suffered burns which required time in hospital and days away from work.
IMCA SF 16/17. Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire, line of fire, personal protective equipment.