Safety Flash
Near miss: Worker temporarily trapped in confined space
Near miss: Worker temporarily trapped in confined space
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 32/17
- Competence and TrainingConfined SpaceControl of WorkPermit to Work
- Confined space hazards
- Confined space entryInspection and maintenance
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPermit to workSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A painter inspecting a tank aboard a vessel in a shipyard was inadvertently enclosed when its manhole cover was closed. Knocking alerted nearby workers, and he exited unharmed. The flash identifies absent standby arrangements, lone entry despite an expected buddy system, and missing permit controls, followed by a management-led safety stand-down.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
On a vessel in a shipyard, a member of the painting team accessed a tank to perform an inspection.
IMCA SF 32/17. Themes: competence and training, confined space, control of work, permit to work.