IMCA Safety Flash Quiz

Questions and Answers

There should be no flammable materials or hydrocarbons nearby. (correct)

They should be adequately stored at least 10m away from the work area.

They should be flammable to assist in heat distribution.

They should be easily accessible for quick use.

All tools for fire prevention were outdated and ineffective.

Fire extinguishers were located too far from the hot work area.

Fire protection equipment was not properly identified as necessary. (correct)

Portable gas detectors were not used during the hot work.

All personnel had certification to engage in hot work.

Every personnel was adequately trained to industry standards.

Training was overly rigorous and complicated.

Training was inconsistent and infrequent for hot work personnel. (correct)

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Study Notes

IMCA Safety Flashes share key safety incidents and lessons learned.
Aims to reduce incidents by sharing information and promoting safety awareness.
Members encouraged to contribute incident reports for better collective learning.

Hand and finger injuries remain a prevalent issue in reported incidents.
Incident 1 involved a worker who suffered a crushed little finger while handling a moonpool door ram, leading to a fracture and skin split.
Importance of thinking through tasks highlighted: hands and fingers are irreplaceable tools.
Available resources include IMCA safety videos and incident databases focusing on hand injuries.

Incident on a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) where a crew member's lanyard entangled in lifting equipment, lifting him off the deck.
Trainee crew member was too close to the lifting operation, leading to emergency stop signal failure.
Crew member fell from 1-2 metres but landed safely on lifting bags.
Key issues included loose lanyard positioning and lack of responsiveness from the crane operator.

A catastrophic failure in a diesel generator caused an engine room fire.
Effective emergency response led by offshore vessel management team yielded few injuries.
High-performance fire-suits and communication gear played a crucial role in crew protection.
Recommendations included using Thermal Imaging Cameras for fire response, developing fire booklets, and reviewing emergency response plans.

BSEE released Safety Alert 482 concerning welding and burning hazards identified in Gulf of Mexico inspections since 2022.
Notable incidents of fires stemming from welding and cutting operations due to inadequate safety measures.
Issues like hot work proximity to hydrocarbons, poor housekeeping, and lack of training in safe procedures were identified.
Recommendations focus on ensuring a safe environment before hot work, managing fire hazards, and improving personnel training standards.