Safety Flash
LTI: fall from height during anchor chain handling operation
LTI: fall from height during anchor chain handling operation
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/24
- Control of WorkWorking at Height
- Falls from heightRisk management
- Anchor handlingWorking at height
- Fall preventionOperational supervisionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A bosun on an anchor handling tug supply vessel fell through a gap between chain barriers while passing a tugger wire, landing 2.75 m below and sustaining fractures. The flash identifies unstable footing and inadequate task assessment, and recommends secure access, detailed risk assessment, crew communication and stronger supervision.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A worker fell through an opening from one deck to another, and was injured as a result.
IMCA SF 24/24. Themes: control of work, working at height.