The Club has recently dealt with two
identical serious arm injuries (Singapore and USA) caused during routine
inspections and cleaning inside the main engine scavenge air receivers.
On both occasions
the engineer officers in question suffered serious, life-changing injuries to
their right arms while taking photographs inside the scavenge spaces.
We would recommend that
a proper risk assessment should be carried out and clear means of communication
are established prior to any work being started inside the scavenge air spaces.
The use of a “selfie stick” should also be considered when taking photographs
inside the cylinder space and in the vicinity of moving pistons. Physically
taking photographs inside the cylinder spaces is highly dangerous and should be
avoided.
Scavenge Air Receivers
are also enclosed spaces and proper entry procedures should be followed when
carrying out work inside them.
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