Safety Flash
Manhole opened and not correctly closed
Manhole opened and not correctly closed
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/20
- Control of WorkSlips, Trips and Falls
- Falls from heightSlips, trips and falls
- Inspection and maintenance
- Fall preventionSafety communication
- Marine industry
Summary
A deck safety round identified an unsecured manhole cover following ballast-water removal for valve replacement. Its securing nuts had been removed, with no barriers or warnings provided. The flash highlights failure to follow company procedures and overlooked risks of falling into the opening or slipping on the unsecured cover.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
During a safety round on deck prior to cargo operations it was noticed that a manhole had been opened in order to pump out ballast water to replace a faulty valve.
IMCA SF 20/20. Themes: control of work, slips, trips and falls.