Safety Flash
Routine’ task, non-routine result: A fall from a crane ladder leads to an LTI
Routine’ task, non-routine result: A fall from a crane ladder leads to an LTI
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 19/16
- Human FactorsSlips, Trips and FallsWorking at Height
- Falls from heightHuman factorsSlips, trips and falls
- Working at height
- LadderPersonal protective equipment
- Fall preventionSafety communication
Summary
An Able Seaman slipped while descending a fixed crane ladder and fell backwards from a height of half a metre, developing lower back pain. The investigation identified loose hand grip and reduced focus on a routine task. Preventative actions emphasised secure footing, unhurried descent and keeping safety shoes and gloves free of oil or grease.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
A worker slipped while descending a crane ladder, with loose hand grip and complacency toward a routine task contributing to the fall.
IMCA SF 19/16. Themes: human factors, slips, trips and falls, working at height.