OSHA


Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Shipbuilding, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking

U.S. Department of Labor

Got plans for what you're going to do at the end of this shift?

So did these people.



worker tack welding, steel plate broke loose and fatally crushed welder

A worker was tack welding shell plating on a unit while the crane was moving other steel plates. The steel plate was struck, broke loose, and fatally crushed the welder.

Source: http://www.osha.gov/video/shipyard_accidents/index.html
OSHA Video: Examining Fatal Shipyard Accidents

KNOW HOW TO DO IT RIGHT.
THEN DO IT RIGHT!!

four graphics - portable crane operator unload steel

Two riggers were helping a mobile crane operator unload steel. One of the riggers paused to talk with a supervisor. Unfortunately, the rigger was standing inside the swing radius created by the movement of the counterweight. Shortly after the discussion ended, the crane swung around and fatally crushed the rigger.


















Expect the unexpected. Play by the rules.

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