Safety Flash
Pallet failure: High potential dropped object during lifting operations
Pallet failure: High potential dropped object during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/18
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Lifting planOperational supervisionRisk assessmentStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
During vessel mobilisation, a basket-slung wooden pallet failed, dropping drums onto deck equipment without injury or damage. The flash identifies normalised unsafe rigging after a pallet lifter was removed for repair, non-compliance and inadequate supervision. Lessons address suitable lifting equipment, possible use of dedicated baskets, lift-plan compliance and intervention.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A pallet broke during vessel loading, dropping drums onto deck equipment after personnel used an unsuitable lifting arrangement.
IMCA SF 24/18. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.