IMCA Safety Flash Quiz

IMCA Safety Flash Overview

• 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

• 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.

Lifting Equipment Incident

• 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.

Diesel Generator Fire Incident

• 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 Welding and Burning Hazards

• 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.

Test your knowledge of key safety matters and incidents reported by IMCA to learn from past experiences and avoid repeat incidents.