Safety Flash
UK MAIB: Shifting of centre-of-gravity of load
UK MAIB: Shifting of centre-of-gravity of load
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 28/23
- Control of WorkCrane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Lifting planPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
A banksman suffered crush injuries when an unbalanced container swung during unloading from a research vessel in port. Improperly secured cargo and unevenly stowed weights affected the load’s centre of gravity. The flash discusses load distribution in lift planning, escape routes, and rigging arrangements for lifting unbalanced loads vertically.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
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: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published Safety Digest 2/2023, consisting of lessons from recent Marine Accident Reports
IMCA SF 28/23. Themes: control of work, crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.