Vessel Safety Procedures and Incident Analysis

Vessel Safety and Incident Prevention

• Reviewed procedures for securing the back deck during adverse weather to enhance safety.
• Day Signal Mast included in Dropped Object surveys; additional securing wiring implemented for safety.
• Inspection regime for aluminium masts revised; awareness for similar onboard items like Helideck Windsock Mast increased.

Incident Analysis: Ladder Fall

• A person fell while descending a fixed ladder, losing footing just before reaching the bottom.
• Key factors contributing to the incident included inattention, improper use of PPE, inadequate lighting, and lack of signage on safety practices.
• Immediate medical aid provided, followed by shore-based assessment for injury treatment.

Actions for Ladder Safety

• Improved lighting in work areas and emphasized the importance of situational awareness.
• Reinforced the correct use and securing of PPE, particularly helmets.

Forklift Incident Analysis

• Injury occurred when a forklift struck a spooler bar, causing it to roll onto a worker's leg.
• The incident involved insufficient barriers, unexpected forklift maneuvering, and inadequate operational supervision.
• The lack of effective impact sensors on the forklift contributed to the incident.

Actions for Forklift Safety

• Comprehensive review of risk assessments for forklift operations initiated, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Implementation of reversing cameras on forklifts and introduction of banksman protocols for safe operation.

Engineer Scalding Incident Analysis

• A scalding injury occurred when an engineer was exposed to steam and hot water after a nearby compensator burst.
• Contributing factors included sudden pressure increase in the cooling system and failure to follow manufacturer filling procedures.
• Historical lack of maintenance records for crucial equipment exacerbated the situation.

Actions for Equipment Safety

• Ensured that compensators are rated correctly for their intended media, pressure, and temperature.
• Developed a maintenance and inspection plan for all critical equipment, focusing on adhering to OEM specifications.

Summary of Recent Marine Safety Alerts

• Marine Accident Investigation Branch highlighted key lessons from marine incident reports, underscoring the importance of safety awareness and procedural compliance to prevent hazards.

This quiz focuses on vessel safety measures, including securing procedures during adverse weather and incident analyses related to ladder safety and forklift operations. It emphasizes the importance of proper PPE usage and awareness of safety protocols to prevent accidents.