IMCASafety Flash
Injuries sustained during maintenance – worker positioning
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 14/21
- Date
- Themes
- Inspection and MaintenanceLine of FireManual HandlingOccupational Health
Summary
A member has noted several injuries in the last 6-8 months relating to worker positioning and the use of tools and equipment. A review of these incidents has established a need for improved risk assessments which consider the relationship between the worker, their environment, tools, and activity. We call this the ergonomics of the task.
IMCA SF 14/21. Themes: inspection and maintenance, line of fire, manual handling, occupational health.
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