Safety Flash
AC vent unit cover dislodged and fell 1.7m
AC vent unit cover dislodged and fell 1.7m
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 21/24
- CorrosionDropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionDropped objectsStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Positive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenanceStop-work authority
- Marine industry
Summary
An air-conditioning vent cover detached from a capstan electrical cabinet on a pipelay tower and fell approximately 1.7 metres, without injury. Initial investigations identified galvanic corrosion of securing rivets. The flash calls for compatible fixings, checks of primary and secondary retention, and updates to dropped-object checklists and planned maintenance.
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: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
AC cover of a capstan electrical cabinet became detached and fell approximately 1.7 meters.
IMCA SF 21/24. Themes: corrosion, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.