Cause & Consequence
- Moving, flying or falling object
Backup Contributing Factor
Complacency, Control of work, Commitment
Description of Process
A car travelling along a road in Aberdeenshire was struck by an object.
Description of Incident
A 15kg object came through the windscreen. It is thought the object was left on top of a container that came back from offshore and was being transported on a lorry travelling in the opposite direction.
Good Practice Guidance
•Pre-transportation checks must be undertaken and given high importance
•People responsible for loading and transportation must be observant and ensure loads are secure
•Everyone must remain in a safe area, clear of lifts until the cargo is landed
•All dropped and potential dropped objects must be reported to the installation and vessel owner
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