Safety Flash
MSF: Near miss – potential dropped object during cargo operations
MSF: Near miss – potential dropped object during cargo operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 29/18
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Positive retention and reliable securingPre-use checksRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A metal trip-hazard cover was found trapped in a basket’s forklift pocket after offshore cargo lifting, creating a potential dropped-object hazard. The flash examines limitations of container inspections and describes added retaining pins, pre-work deck inspections, checklist changes and crew briefings introduced by the vessel owner.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
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
An unsecured deck cover created a potential dropped-object hazard during cargo operations, prompting improved inspections and restraints.
IMCA SF 29/18. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations.