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IMCA: Dropped pallet during cargo transfer

A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Fire hazard - missing splash tapes on fuel hose connections

It was observed that several engine fuel hose connections were not fitted with splash tapes. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Fire in the engine room - fuel spray fire

A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Vessel ran aground

A vessel on a short voyage ran aground while navigating through a narrow channel at low tide. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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Mental Health Awareness

Just like physical health, mental health is important for our wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health problems can have a wide range of causes. It’s likely that f…

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Personal Health

According to International SOS, the biggest risk to health, exceeding cardiovascular complaints, is mental health. Mental health is the leading reason for accessing occupational health services.

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Wellbeing - It's all connected

Wellbeing has many aspects including mental, physical, social, financial, and environmental. These aspects are all connected. When one aspect of our wellbeing is out of balance, all the others are affected.

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IMCA: Broken equipment repaired or replaced

A member highlights several cases of emergency equipment being broken or unserviceable. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Condensation on electrical panel (440v)

Condensation water was observed dripping directly onto a 440V electrical panel. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Slipped on stairs, broken finger

A worker slipped while descending the staircase, and broke his finger as a result. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above.

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IMCA: Stay in the right place - the importance of personal positioning

A member reports two dissimilar events, both of which highlight the importance of ensuring you are not in the wrong place. Where you are standing, how you position yourself, is important. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Fo…

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IMCA - Finger crush injury during lifting operations

A rigger sustained crush injuries to several fingertips working on deck during the relocation of a pressure cap (a structure weighing over 2000 kg). To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above…

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