Case:
While a Vessel was at anchor an accident occurred when an Engine Rating was working alone in the engine room on a single ladder. The top rung of a ladder had been placed against a vertical corner of some trunking. The ladder was fitted with a rubber feet. The ladder slipped or the Engine rating lost his balance. The Engine rating fell about two meters into the deck plates. After the accident, the rubber feet were found to have oil on them.
Guide Questions?
1. What is/are the problem/s?
2. What are the facts bearing on the problems/s?
3. Why did the situation happen?
4. How can the problem/s be addressed?
5. What are your recommendations?
While a Vessel was at anchor an accident occurred when an Engine Rating was working alone in the engine room on a single ladder. The top rung of a ladder had been placed against a vertical corner of some trunking. The ladder was fitted with a rubber feet. The ladder slipped or the Engine rating lost his balance. The Engine rating fell about two meters into the deck plates. After the accident, the rubber feet were found to have oil on them.
Guide Questions?
1. What is/are the problem/s?
2. What are the facts bearing on the problems/s?
3. Why did the situation happen?
4. How can the problem/s be addressed?
5. What are your recommendations?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.accident of engine rating was working alone in the engine room on the single ladder.