Safety Flash
Restricted work case (RWC): Injury to eye during deck washing
Restricted work case (RWC): Injury to eye during deck washing
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 19/16
- Line of FirePersonal Protective EquipmentPressure Systems
- Line of firePressure systems
- HosePersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A seaman clearing a twist in a pressurised deck-washing hose lost control of the nozzle. The water jet displaced his goggles and injured his right eye. Findings identified inadequate resources and supervision. Actions included hose-handling training, improved supervision, securing hoses with a tail rope and consideration of visored helmets.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A pressurised hose became uncontrolled while a twist was being cleared, causing a water jet to bypass goggles and injure an eye.
IMCA SF 19/16. Themes: line of fire, personal protective equipment, pressure systems.