Safety Flash
Release of stored energy from coiled superloops
Release of stored energy from coiled superloops
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/18
- Competence and TrainingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fire
- Manual handling
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
Summary
This safety flash describes two injuries during superloop uncoiling, with workers struck in the face as slings sprang upwards while fastenings were released. It discusses training introduced after the first incident, failure to seek a trained person's advice during the second, and revised instructions for third parties receiving coiled superloops.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
Coiled superloops released stored energy during uncoiling, striking a worker who was positioned within the hazardous area.
IMCA SF 24/18. Themes: competence and training, lifting operations, line of fire.