Cause & Consequence
- Fall from height
Incident Location
Specialist vessel eg diving, construction, survey
Incident Activity
Any Activity Type
Incident Info Source
secretary@marinesafetyforum.co.uk
Specific Incident Equipment
Crane pennant wire, Crane hook, Supply vessel
Lessons Identified
Although the AB's were concerned about the movement of the Crane Pennant, neither called a "time out".It is most important to be aware of ones surroundings and the potential hazards which exist.See msf-safety-flash-08.12 for more details
Incident Recommendations
This is the second incident of this type in recent weeks (see alert #986- MSF Safety Flash 08-06). Personnel need to be reminded that rapidly changing circumstances require constant awareness and re-assessement of work plan. If in doubt, don't do it. Step back and re-assess. See msf-safety-flash-08.12 for more details
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