Control of Work Activities

Most Recent Control of Work Activities Alerts

Pallet Strop Hook Broke and Hit AB

Number: 16-20

During maintenance on deck the vessels AB’s discovered a roller on a winch that was stuck. They decided to try to loosen it by the use of the rail crane fitted on the vessel. When the crane driver

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Man Fell into Manhole On-Board Supply Vessel

Number: 16-17

During vessel loading, the shore-side foreman walked into the “Safe Haven” area of the vessel and stepped into an open manhole. The Foreman managed to catch himself and prevent a free-fall of 5 meters into the tank. Foreman

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Confined Space Entry & Isolation Procedures

Number: 16-05

During a Confined Space Entry Audit it was discovered that isolations were not in compliance with control of work procedures.

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Loss of End of Thumb

Number: 16-01

A vessel has reported an incident which highlights how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to accidents. Unfortunately for this crew member, the result was the loss of the end of his thumb. During the installation

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Lithium Battery Contents in Eyes

Number: 15-20

One of our vessels reported an incident which highlighted the importance of wearing eye protection when carrying out activities that predispose you to eye injury. Fortunately for this crew member, due to the excellent emergency medical crew response

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Fatal incident during change-out of chain wheel (gypsy) on AHTS vessel

Number: 15-16

A member has reported an incident in which one crewman died and another received minor injuries when a gypsy or chain wheel fell over whilst being moved, resulting in two crew members being trapped between it and a

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