Safety Flash
Dropped object incidents
Dropped object incidents
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 18/14
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceWorking at Height
- Dropped objects
- Inspection and maintenanceManual handlingROV operations
- Exclusion zonesPermit to workPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Three vessel incidents involve ROV hangar securing hooks, a tensioner pad dropped during manual transfer, and a plastic LARS swing-gate arm falling during ROV recovery. The flash discusses dropped-object surveys, secondary retention, restricted access, permits and risk assessment, and encourages crews to identify and secure potential dropped objects.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: ROV operations; remotely operated vehicle operations.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The alert reviews several dropped-object incidents and outlines inspection, secondary retention, exclusion-zone and risk-assessment controls.
IMCA SF 18/14. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, working at height.