Safety Flash
Two serious dropped object near miss
Two serious dropped object near miss
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/18
- Dropped ObjectsLine of FireStructural and Asset IntegrityWorking at Height
- CorrosionDropped objectsStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Hand tools
- Exclusion zonesOperational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Two near misses involved a ship’s light falling from a corroded mounting and a steel pin falling from a tower. Findings highlight uncorrected defects, inadequate task planning and unsecured tools. Recommendations address defect rectification, tool retention, work-at-height risk assessment, barrier positioning and inspection arrangements before vessel hire.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
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
Corroded equipment and unsecured tools and components created serious falling-object hazards during work at height.
IMCA SF 20/18. Themes: dropped objects, line of fire, structural and asset integrity, working at height.