Safety Flash
Near miss: load lifted without notice putting crew in the line of fire
Near miss: load lifted without notice putting crew in the line of fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 29/22
- Control of WorkLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Offshore installation
Summary
An offshore cargo-lifting near miss exposed an AB untwisting a sling to potential crushing between cargo and a container when lifting began without warning. Poor crane visibility and communication were reported. Work stopped without injury; lessons emphasise vigilance, stakeholder communication and adherence to deck and stop-work policies.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
A crane operator lifted without warning while a worker was between cargo and a container, creating a potentially fatal crush hazard.
IMCA SF 29/22. Themes: control of work, lifting operations, line of fire.