IMCA Safety Flash summarize key safety matters and incidents
IMCA has issued Safety Flash to summarize key safety matters and highlight lessons learnt from incident in whichthere was a failure of lifting slings.
During a MOB drill in port the dummy was brought to the MOB using a Sula Bedriftsteneste (SB) Rescue Sling, the sling was used with the davit to bring the dummy on board. The sling, under the weight of the dummy, snapped. Two other slings also parted during the exercises within a few hours at the same port.
Investigation noted the following:
- The slings were being used under normal conditions and parted under the weight of the dummy. A copy of the manufacturers instructions were obtained from the supplier and it was found that the slings were close to or beyond their replacement date;
- The slings had been exposed to the elements and were probably near or beyond their replacement date. It is also possible that their integrity had been compromised when being cleaned;
- Supply dates need to be noted, test and replacement dates adhered to.
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