Safety Flash
Failure of slings during loading operations
Failure of slings during loading operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/22
- Lifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRiggingVehicles and driving
- Lifting accessories
- Safety communicationStop-work authority
Summary
A forklift transported a large tank suspended by nylon slings over rough ground at a land-based location. Two slings failed, dropping and damaging the tank without injuries. The flash identifies unprotected sharp edges and likely high dynamic loads, recommending edge protection and considering alternative lifting arrangements.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Summary
Unprotected sharp edges and dynamic loads caused nylon slings to fail while a tank was moved over rough ground.
IMCA SF 23/22. Themes: lifting operations, machinery and equipment.