Anchor Chain Handling Incident: LTI

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What primary factor contributed to the worker's fall during the anchor chain handling operation?

Unexpected movement of the AHTS vessel.
Failure to use a safety harness.
Unstable footing on the chain barrier. (correct)
Improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Which of the following is a key recommendation to prevent similar incidents in future anchor chain handling operations?

Limiting anchor chain handling operations to daylight hours only.
Conducting a thorough risk assessment that covers all steps of the operation and communicating hazards clearly. (correct)
Ensuring the vessel's dynamic positioning system is fully operational.
Requiring all crew members involved to have a minimum of five years' experience.

According to the incident report, what specific element was lacking in the planning and execution of the anchor chain handling operation?

Comprehensive insurance coverage for all crew members.
Safe access to the chain road being properly evaluated. (correct)
Availability of a qualified medic on board.
Real-time weather monitoring during the operation.

Besides proper planning and risk assessment, what other factor contributed to the incident?

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What immediate action was taken after the worker fell through the opening?

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Flashcards

What is the described LTI?

An event where a worker sustained injuries after falling through an opening from one deck to another during an anchor chain handling operation.

What caused the worker to fall?

The worker placed his foot on an unstable chain barrier, leading to the fall through an opening between chain barriers.

What was lacking in planning?

The specific activities were not adequately covered under the anchor handling risk assessment, meaning important safety considerations were not properly evaluated.

How to improve access at height?

Only correct, proper, secure, stable, and purpose-designed platforms and equipment should be used when accessing locations at height.

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What is required for risk assessment?

A more thorough and detailed risk assessment should be made for each step of the operation, with clear communication and verification of control measures before starting work.

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Study Notes

A worker was injured after falling through a deck opening.
The incident qualifies as a Loss Time Injury (LTI).
This occurred during an anchor chain handling operation.
The incident occurred on an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel during pre-lay operations.

Incident Details

The injured worker was a bosun.
The bosun fell through an opening between chain barriers, landing 2.75m below.
The bosun sustained multiple fractures to his right leg and broke a rib.

Causes

The bosun stepped on an unstable chain barrier.
Specific activities were not covered in the anchor handling risk assessment.
Safe access to the chain road was not properly evaluated.
The risk of falling while stepping over unstable chains was not understood.

Recommendations

Exercise greater care when accessing locations at height, using only secure and purpose-designed equipment.
Improve identification of potential fall hazards, especially around open spaces and chain barriers.
Conduct thorough risk assessments for each step of the operation.
Ensure clear communication and verification of control measures before starting work.
Improve supervision of high-risk tasks, particularly when working at height.