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What primary factor contributed to the worker's fall during the anchor chain handling operation?
What primary factor contributed to the worker's fall during the anchor chain handling operation?
- There was insufficient lighting on deck, making it difficult to see the chain barriers.
- The tugger wire snapped, causing the worker to lose balance.
- The worker stepped on an unstable surface (the chain barrier). (correct)
- The worker was not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Which of the following best describes a key deficiency in the planning and risk assessment process that led to the incident?
Which of the following best describes a key deficiency in the planning and risk assessment process that led to the incident?
- The risk assessment was not documented, making it difficult to trace the steps that were taken.
- The risk assessment was conducted by inexperienced personnel who were not familiar with anchor handling operations.
- The risk assessment focused primarily on the lifting operation and neglected considerations for safe access to the chain road. (correct)
- The risk assessment did not address the potential for dropped objects during the anchor handling operation.
According to the safety flash, what is one of the improvements that members can implement in planning to avoid this type of incident?
According to the safety flash, what is one of the improvements that members can implement in planning to avoid this type of incident?
- Implement a buddy system to ensure that personnel are always working in pairs.
- Use remote-controlled robots for anchor chain handling operations to eliminate the need for personnel to work at height.
- Conduct more frequent safety drills to ensure that all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
- Ensure that the operation is thoroughly evaluated for risks and that hazards and corresponding control measures are clearly communicated to the crew prior to commencement. (correct)
What immediate action was taken after the worker fell through the opening?
What immediate action was taken after the worker fell through the opening?
Apart from inadequate risk assessment, what contributed to the incident?
Apart from inadequate risk assessment, what contributed to the incident?
Flashcards
Incident Summary
Incident Summary
A worker fell through an opening from one deck to another on an AHTS vessel during an anchor chain handling operation, resulting in injuries.
Cause of Fall
Cause of Fall
The injured person stepped on an unstable chain barrier, leading to a fall through an opening between chain barriers.
Lack of Risk Assessment
Lack of Risk Assessment
Specific activities were not covered under the anchor handling risk assessment, leading to inadequate consideration of safe access.
Hazard Perception Failure
Hazard Perception Failure
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Safe Access at Height
Safe Access at Height
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Study Notes
Overview
- A worker sustained injuries from falling through an opening between decks due to unsafe conditions during an anchor chain handling operation
What Happened
- A worker fell from one deck to another and was injured
- The incident took place on an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel during pre-lay operation offshore
- The crew consisted of the injured bosun along with two ABs (deckhands)
- An AB passed a tugger wire to the bosun, intended to be handed to another AB on the chain road to attach at the end of the anchor chain
- The bosun put one foot on the chain barrier while passing the wire
- The bosun fell through an opening between two chain barriers, landing 2.75m below
- The bosun suffered multiple right leg fractures and broke a rib
Factors
- The injured person stepped on an unstable chain barrier which failed
- No proper planning or risk assessment was conducted for the anchor handling
- Safety elements, like safe access to the chain road, were overlooked
- There was a lack of focus and hazard perception where the risk of stepping on an unstable chain was not understood
Lessons Learned
- Exercise more caution when accessing locations at height by using secure platforms and equipment
- Identify potential fall hazards, such as open spaces around chain barriers
- Make each step of operation thorough by communicating the risks of the safety measures
- Supervise high risk tasks and working at height more diligently
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