What Happened
/ Narrative
During a general walk around on a vessel an electrical
transformer was discovered as pictured below. After checking it transpired that
the transformer had been left by a contractor who had placed it on top of an
escape hatch because the cable was too short to reach a ships power socket.
This was despite the top of the hatch being marked “Escape”.
It is likely that the extra weight on top of the escape hatch
would have made it extremely difficult if not impossible to open.
Discussion was held on whether the hatch should have been
painted red and if this would have stopped the contractor placing any items on
top of the hatch?
It was unclear if it would have deterred him but it may have
made him think a little!
It is important to remember that contractors don’t know the
ship in quite the same way as staff and It is doubtful that they would
understand the severity of actions such as this.
Recommendations
When contractors are onboard, it is important to:
• Conduct a full and proper Tool Box Talk at the worksite;
understand the scope of work and how the contractor intends to carry out the
task / what tools are they going to use and any other requirements they may
have.
• Conduct impromptu inspections of the worksite, as is
required under the Control of Work.
• Ensure that worksite is safe at all times. Prior / during /
and on completion of the task.
• It may have been a contractor who did this, however
responsibility ultimately stops with you!
Report may be read at,
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