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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?
- The worker was not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The tugger wire snapped, causing the worker to lose balance.
- The worker stepped on an unstable surface (chain barrier) while moving a wire. (correct)
- There was a sudden, unexpected movement of the vessel.
Which of the following actions would MOST effectively prevent a similar incident during future anchor chain handling operations?
Which of the following actions would MOST effectively prevent a similar incident during future anchor chain handling operations?
- Ensuring all crew members have completed a basic safety induction course.
- Conducting a thorough risk assessment of each operational step, with clear communication of hazards and controls. (correct)
- Increasing the frequency of safety meetings.
- Providing comprehensive training on manual handling techniques.
What immediate action was taken after the worker fell through the opening?
What immediate action was taken after the worker fell through the opening?
- The worker was immediately evacuated by helicopter to the nearest hospital.
- First aid was administered onboard, and a vessel doctor was consulted for further assessment. (correct)
- The operation was immediately halted, and an internal investigation was launched.
- The worker was given a brief rest before continuing with the operation.
According to the information, what aspect of hazard awareness was lacking, contributing to the incident?
According to the information, what aspect of hazard awareness was lacking, contributing to the incident?
What kind of platforms and equipment should be used when accessing locations at height to prevent falls?
What kind of platforms and equipment should be used when accessing locations at height to prevent falls?
Flashcards
What is the "LTI: fall from height during anchor chain handling operation" safety flash about?
What is the "LTI: fall from height during anchor chain handling operation" safety flash about?
An event where a worker fell through an opening between chain barriers on a vessel, resulting in injuries.
What went wrong?
What went wrong?
Placing a foot on an unstable surface (chain barrier) and a lack of focus on the potential risk of falling.
How to improve safety at height?
How to improve safety at height?
Use correct, secure, stable, and purpose-designed platforms and equipment at height.
How to improve risk assessment?
How to improve risk assessment?
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What specific planning aspect was lacking?
What specific planning aspect was lacking?
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Study Notes
- An incident occurred where a worker fell from one deck to another, resulting in injury
- The incident violates IOGP Life Saving Rules by;
- Bypassing safety controls
- Not working safely at height
What Happened
- The incident took place on an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel during pre-lay operations offshore
- A bosun and two ABs were involved in the operation
- An AB passed a tugger wire to the bosun, who then needed to pass it to another AB to attach to the anchor chain end
- The bosun put one foot on the chain barrier while passing the wire
- When attempting to move the second leg, the bosun fell through an opening between two chain barriers
- The bosun landed 2.75m below on the main deck
- First aid was given, and a vessel doctor was consulted
- The bosun was transferred to shore for medical evaluation and suffered multiple right leg fractures and a broken rib
What Went Wrong
- The injured party stepped on an unstable chain barrier leading to the fall
- There was inadequate planning and risk assessment
- The specific activities were not covered by the anchor handling risk assessment, failing to take into account safe access to the chain road
- There was a lack of focus and hazard perception
- The risk of falling while stepping on an unstable chain was not understood
What Can Be Learned
- Greater care should be undertaken when accessing locations at height–only correct, secure, stable, and purpose-designed platforms and equipment must be used
- Areas with open spaces, like chain barriers, require better identification of potential fall hazards
- More thorough and detailed risk assessments must be carried out for each step of the operation
- All risks must be thoroughly evaluated
- Identified hazards and control measures must be communicated, and verified before beginning work
- Enhanced supervision is needed for high-risk tasks, particularly those at height
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