Safety Flash
BSEE: Hazards associated with cranes on idle facilities
BSEE: Hazards associated with cranes on idle facilities
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 25/22
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsEnvironmentInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionDropped objectsEnvironmental protectionLoss of containmentStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- CraneHoseLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Functional testingPositive retention and reliable securing
- Offshore installation
Summary
This flash summarises BSEE observations of deteriorated cranes on idle Gulf of Mexico facilities. Corroded cables, degraded slings and leaking reservoirs present dropped-object and pollution hazards. Recommendations address removing or temporarily securing blocks and balls, inspecting cranes before return to service, storing or discarding slings, and clearing reservoirs and hoses.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
Poorly maintained cranes on idle facilities presented dropped-object and pollution hazards through corrosion, deteriorated slings and leaking systems.
IMCA SF 25/22. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, environment, inspection and maintenance.