IMCASafety Flash
Failure of personal isolation procedures: Crane became damaged when it was used inappropriately
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 29/23
- Date
- Themes
- Control of WorkCrane and RiggingIsolationPermit to Work
Summary
On a vessel in dry dock, a crane, which had been isolated for many days for work to be conducted by a third party, was used by crew unaware that the crane was out of use for maintenance. The crane was damaged as a result, leading to increased maintenance time and cost.
IMCA SF 29/23. Themes: control of work, crane and rigging, isolation, permit to work.
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