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What happened?
During an offshore operation, a deck crew comprising three members was conducting a lifting task involving the removal of a replacement compactor from a tall open-top container positioned on the accommodation roof.
The plan was to attach the crane hook to the compactor's lifting bridle, hoist it out of the container, and place it on the deck. However, during the initial lift, the compactor shifted within the container, causing it to strike the container's door.
The door swung outwards striking the load handler, knocking him backwards, which resulted in the IP contacting an upright section of the platform structure approximately 3 metres (10 feet) away.
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Why did it happen?
The compactor moved unexpectedly during the initial lift within the container.
The injured person (IP) unlatched the door of the container at the same time as the compactor swung. This simultaneous action caused the door to open unexpectedly, resulting in contact between the door and the IP.
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What did they learn?
Review and revise existing lifting plans and lifting operations certificates (LOCs) for deck operations.
Reinforce deck crew and deck coordinator's roles and responsibilities with regards to the Lifting operations and equipment procedure.
Regularly monitor and audit lifting practices across different assets to ensure compliance with lifting procedural requirements.
Conduct hazard awareness training with all deck crews to ensure understanding of the hazards associated with lifting operations.
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Ask yourself or your crew
How can something like this happen here?
What steps should you take if you sense that you lack complete training or confidence in understanding the risks and measures required to carry out a task safely?
What measures do we have in place to ensure that personnel understand and fulfil their roles during lifting operations?
What improvements or additional measures do you think can be implemented to enhance safety during lifting and rigging operations?
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What happened?
During an offshore operation, a deck crew comprising three members was conducting a lifting task involving the removal of a replacement compactor from a tall open-top container positioned on the accommodation roof.
The plan was to attach the crane hook to the compactor's lifting bridle, hoist it out of the container, and place it on the deck. However, during the initial lift, the compactor shifted within the container, causing it to strike the container's door.
The door swung outwards striking the load handler, knocking him backwards, which resulted in the IP contacting an upright section of the platform structure approximately 3 metres (10 feet) away.
Why did it happen?
The compactor moved unexpectedly during the initial lift within the container.
The injured person (IP) unlatched the door of the container at the same time as the compactor swung. This simultaneous action caused the door to open unexpectedly, resulting in contact between the door and the IP.
What did they learn?
Review and revise existing lifting plans and lifting operations certificates (LOCs) for deck operations.
Reinforce deck crew and deck coordinator's roles and responsibilities with regards to the Lifting operations and equipment procedure.
Regularly monitor and audit lifting practices across different assets to ensure compliance with lifting procedural requirements.
Conduct hazard awareness training with all deck crews to ensure understanding of the hazards associated with lifting operations.
Ask yourself or your crew
How can something like this happen here?
What steps should you take if you sense that you lack complete training or confidence in understanding the risks and measures required to carry out a task safely?
What measures do we have in place to ensure that personnel understand and fulfil their roles during lifting operations?
What improvements or additional measures do you think can be implemented to enhance safety during lifting and rigging operations?
During an offshore operation, a deck crew comprising three members was conducting a lifting task involving the removal of a replacement compactor from a tall open-top container positioned on the accommodation roof. Following a sequence of events, the container door swung outwards striking the load handler, knocking him backwards, which resulted in the IP contacting an upright section of the platform structure approximately 3 metres (10 feet) away.
