Safety Flash
Connection failure during lifting operation
Connection failure during lifting operation
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 26/22
- Competence and TrainingCrane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Offshore wind
- Vessel
Summary
A tugger-line splice opened while a Vibro Lifting Tool was being positioned on a windfarm installation vessel. No injuries occurred, and an exclusion zone kept personnel clear. The flash discusses possible contributing factors, including unengineered connections and splice quality, alongside actions addressing competence, inspection, maintenance and suitable shackles.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Offshore wind; offshore wind energy.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A tugger-line splice opened while positioning a lifting tool, highlighting the need for engineered connections, competent splicing and inspection.
IMCA SF 26/22. Themes: competence and training, crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.