Safety Flash
Unsafe Lifting practices during dry dock
Unsafe Lifting practices during dry dock
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 17/25
- Contractor ManagementControl of WorkLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Contractor managementOperational supervisionRisk assessmentStop-work authority
- Marine industry
Summary
This safety flash describes a stopped attempt to lift 14 empty oil drums with only a web sling during dry-dock vessel repairs. It identifies inadequate contractor oversight, absent task-specific risk assessment and communication, and underestimated falling-load hazards. Lessons emphasise closer supervision, lifting training, toolbox talks and stop-work authority.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
An unsafe attempt was made to lift 14 empty oil drums using only a web sling, without clamps, certified frames, or proper securing.
IMCA SF 17/25. Themes: contractor management, control of work, lifting operations.