Safety Flash
Dropped wooden block in conductor support frame
Dropped wooden block in conductor support frame
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/19
- Dropped ObjectsLifting OperationsManagement of Change
- Dropped objects
- Decommissioning
- Job safety analysisManagement of changeOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
During conductor decommissioning, a wooden wedge weighing approximately 13 kg fell 6 m and struck a rigger, causing minor cuts. Additional upper wedges were outside the procedure, and securing eyes failed during conductor movement. The flash emphasises management of change, immediate procedure updates, communication and participatory job safety analysis.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
During a decommissioning project, a wooden wedge, weighing approximately 13 kg, dropped 6m, striking a rigger’s hard hat and shoulder on its way down
IMCA SF 22/19. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations, management of change.