Safety Flash
BSEE: Stored Energy in Slings Causes Multiple Injuries
BSEE: Stored Energy in Slings Causes Multiple Injuries
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/22
- Competence and TrainingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This flash summarises BSEE reports of facial injuries to offshore personnel in the Gulf of Mexico from released energy in slings and a dislodged shackle. Recommendations for consideration address body positioning, rigging checks, work procedures, hazard awareness, stop-work rights, and increased training and supervision for inexperienced crew.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Stored energy released from slings and rigging struck offshore workers, prompting recommendations on positioning, procedures and supervision.
IMCA SF 23/22. Themes: competence and training, lifting operations, line of fire.