The Marine Safety Forum reports of an incident where improper chemical handling causes eye burn to the vessel engineer. What happened Vessel’s engineer was preparing equipment for treating fuel tanks with biocide. Correct PPE was used for the job and a toolbox talk was carried out. A portable pneumatic pump was in use for this job. During checks of the pump, a small splash/spray was released from the hose, at the same time the Injured Person (IP) was by passing on the deck below. As a result, a few drops of biocide splashed on the IPs head. The IP was wearing safety glasses,however some of the chemical caused irritation in the IPs eye.#MSF #Incident #Injured #Report

AB Falls Into Unsecured Chain Locker During Mobilisation. Unsecured Hatch and Poor Lighting Lead to AB Injury.
AB Rescued Within Minutes After 8-Metre Chain Locker Fall. Investigation Flags Communication Gaps in Hatch Operations.While working on an anchor handling vessel in port, an Able Seaman (AB) accidentally fell into an open chain locker that was about 8 meters deep during preparations for pre-lay operations. Fortunately, the AB only suffered a minor head injury and was rescued within five minutes thanks to the onboard emergency procedures. He was taken to the hospital, treated, and was able to go home the next day, reports Marine Safety Forum. #MSF #SafetyAlert #AB #ChainLocker