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Crane Wire Rope Safety Alert

While unloading pipe using a crane, the auxiliary wire rope hook snapped off and fell near the rigger. There had been no third-party inspection of the rope for two years. This incident highlights the importance of ensuring lifting equipment is properly tested and certified, lift plans and risk assessments are in place, and work areas are clear before lifting to prevent potential injuries from falling loads.

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Crane Wire Rope Safety Alert

While unloading pipe using a crane, the auxiliary wire rope hook snapped off and fell near the rigger. There had been no third-party inspection of the rope for two years. This incident highlights the importance of ensuring lifting equipment is properly tested and certified, lift plans and risk assessments are in place, and work areas are clear before lifting to prevent potential injuries from falling loads.

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Safety Alert

Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to Contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in Site HSE Induction

Lifting Equipment
• While unloading 12” x 12 metre pipe from trailer using a
25-tonne crane, the auxiliary hook wire rope snapped
and fell to the ground.
• The hook, weighing 60kg landed 1.5m from the rigger
who was at the rear of the trailer.
• There was no 3rd party inspection on the auxiliary wire
rope for the last 2 years.

High potential incident 28.01.2017


Safety Alert
Mr. Musleh asks the questions of can it happen to you?

1. Do you make sure the equipment being used has been


tested and is fit for use?
2. Do you make sure the equipment and attachments are
secure and valid 3rd party certificates are in date?
3. Do you ensure that the lift plan and the risk assessment
are in place?
4. Do you ensure the work area is clear before carrying out
lifting operations?

High potential incident 28.01.2017

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