Safety Flash
Worker fainted and was injured during tanker operations in a tropical climate
Worker fainted and was injured during tanker operations in a tropical climate
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 17/17
- FatigueOccupational Health
- Heat stressSlips, trips and falls
- Cargo transfer
- Personal protective equipment
- Fitness assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A rigger fainted after standing from prolonged crouching during hose handling on a loading tanker, sustaining a slight head cut. The flash discusses extreme heat, PPE and inadequate drinking water, and highlights physical fitness, hydration, proper eating and opportunities to rest in shade.
Classifications: Heat stress; heat exhaustion; heatstroke.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Fitness assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
After working in a crouched position on hoses aboard a tanker, a worker stood up and subsequently fainted.
IMCA SF 17/17. Themes: fatigue, occupational health.