Safety Flash
UK HSE: Employee in shipyard killed by falling steel post
UK HSE: Employee in shipyard killed by falling steel post
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 33/21
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkDropped ObjectsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fireRisk management
- Inspection and maintenance
- Competence and trainingControl of workOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Marine industry
Summary
An IMCA safety flash describes a fatal incident during adaptation of a vessel-launching bogie. A steel side-post weighing approximately 1800 kg fell and struck an employee. HSE found slackened securing bolts, absent support and deficiencies in risk assessment, safe working arrangements, training and supervision.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Control of work; work control.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted a shipbuilding and repair company after an employee was fatally injured when struck by a 10m steel post.
IMCA SF 33/21. Themes: competence and training, control of work, dropped objects, line of fire.