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What happened?
The gangway of a walk to work vessel was connected to an offshore platform.
Whilst proceeding on the gangway, an alarm situation was indicated, and the worker began to return to the ship as per instruction.
While turning back to the ship their foot got stuck, resulting in severe injury.
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Why did it happen?
Direction of the gangway grating increased likelihood of catching.
No design specifications in place for maximum gap between static and dynamic part of the gangway.
No specific instructions of how the worker should react.
Red light was manually activated by gangway operator (unintentional).
The instructions given were not sufficient (worker did as he was told).
Insufficient risk assessment process across lifecycle of gangway.
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What did they learn?
Alarm light was not in a good position for the worker to react.
Ergonomic layout of gangway chair to be reviewed.
Induction to gangway to be reviewed.
Insufficient risk assessment process.
Poor design / functionality of the gangway (gap on gangway).
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Ask yourself or your crew
How do I check the gangway is suitable for crossing?
Can I hear and see the alarm system? Where is it?
Are you aware of how to cross this gangway? How?
Where are the hazards on this gangway?
Are there any places I can get caught into (trapped)? Where?
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What happened?
The gangway of a walk to work vessel was connected to an offshore platform.
Whilst proceeding on the gangway, an alarm situation was indicated, and the worker began to return to the ship as per instruction.
While turning back to the ship their foot got stuck, resulting in severe injury.
Why did it happen?
Direction of the gangway grating increased likelihood of catching.
No design specifications in place for maximum gap between static and dynamic part of the gangway.
No specific instructions of how the worker should react.
Red light was manually activated by gangway operator (unintentional).
The instructions given were not sufficient (worker did as he was told).
Insufficient risk assessment process across lifecycle of gangway.
What did they learn?
Alarm light was not in a good position for the worker to react.
Ergonomic layout of gangway chair to be reviewed.
Induction to gangway to be reviewed.
Insufficient risk assessment process.
Poor design / functionality of the gangway (gap on gangway).
Ask yourself or your crew
How do I check the gangway is suitable for crossing?
Can I hear and see the alarm system? Where is it?
Are you aware of how to cross this gangway? How?
Where are the hazards on this gangway?
Are there any places I can get caught into (trapped)? Where?
While returning to the vessel during an alarm, a worker’s foot got stuck on the gangway, causing a severe injury.
