Safety Flash
Bunkering hose dropped to deck – Incorrect lifting procedure
Bunkering hose dropped to deck – Incorrect lifting procedure
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 21/17
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- HoseLifting accessories
- Lifting planOperational supervisionPre-use checksStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During preparation for vessel bunkering, one end of a hose fell to deck when approximately 11 m up. The sling had been choked around a non-load-bearing urethane guide rather than the saddle and hose. Nobody was harmed. Lessons address crew positioning, supervision, pre-use inspection, lift plans and stopping unfamiliar work.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A bunkering hose was dropped to deck from 11 m in the air.
IMCA SF 21/17. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.