IMCA Safety Flash SF-08-24
IMCA have released the latest Safety Flash SF-08-24. See highlights below and also Click to read the article in full
Main bell wire rope damaged
What happened?
At the end of a saturation dive, a main bell wire was damaged by the proximity switch bracket (chandelier) being picked up by a single broken strand on the main bell wire rope. The incident occurred during a bell recovery procedure performed by the winch operator.
Main bell wire rope failed destructive test
What happened?
A main bell wire rope sample from a DSV failed to an adequate safety factor after 245 bell runs since installation.
Lone worker collapsed at onshore site
What happened?
A person collapsed at a workshop facility due to a non-work related, pre-existing medical condition. The person was unable to call for help and was not discovered until the following day. While carrying out routine activity at an onshore operational site, the worker collapsed in a workshop facility.
A reminder of watertight doors
What happened?
Watertight doors that ought have been secured shut, were observed open during a safety walkaround.
UK HSE: worker injured by falling stack of batteries in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
What happened?
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a press release relating to a case where an employee was severely injured after batteries weighing at least 300kg fell onto him. The person was working with two colleagues when he was struck by the batteries.
UK HSE: worker injured by falling stack of batteries in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
