Safety Flash
Hot work performed outside of Permit to Work (PTW) boundary limit
Hot work performed outside of Permit to Work (PTW) boundary limit
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/24
- Control of WorkElectrical SafetyHot Work and FirePermit to Work
- Risk management
- Hot work
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A contractor used a cutting torch and grinding disc to remove a metal trip hazard from a vessel deck outside the permitted work area. Sparks and slag fell onto scaffolding boards and an electrical cable below. The flash highlights failures in assessment, communication and supervision, recommending improved permit training and job preparation.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A near miss occurred when a third-party contractor working removed a trip hazard from the vessel main deck, using a cutting torch and grinding disc.
IMCA SF 23/24. Themes: control of work, electrical safety, hot work and fire, permit to work.