Alerts & Learnings Fork fractured whilst forklift in operation A forklift operator was rotating a fully loaded skip when the right-hand fork fractured just below the lower fork mounting Boss. The load was set down on the ground with no further incident. Findings: •LOLER inspection was in date and daily check completed prior to incident•The right-hand fork fractured immediately below the lower mounting boss support (image 1)•The left-hand fork was removed, cleaned and inspected – the lower mounting boss was found to be cracked (images 2 & 3) in a similar area to the right-hand fork •Both forks appear to have suffered from fatigue fractures across the lower mounting boss causing the complete fracture of the right-hand fork•Overloading is not considered a contributing factor in this incident Download Alert Rate this Alert Your Rating Average Rating Share: Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with Email
Learning Moment 5 Feb 2026 Life Saving Rules This pack contains an overview of each Life-Saving Rule (LSR) with relevant incident examples. Whilst not all of the incidents occurred within our industry, the learnings remain applicable. You may wish to use this pack during safety meetings or break it up and use the individual sheets provided wit… View Learning Moment
Alert 15 Mar 2024 Pipeline End Manifold yoke dropped from 45° position During adjustment of the yoke securing arrangement for a PLEM (Pipe Line End Manifold), the cargo strap failed resulting in the yoke falling and landing in its horizontal resting position. Two persons were working inside the PLEM in close proximity to the yoke at the time. Neither were injured. Whi… View Alert
Alert 18 Jan 2024 Chain hoist paid out unsupervised near running main engine An electric chain hoist on the beam above one of the main engines in a vessel, was left unattended after use. The chain hook paid out and coiled the chain onto the running main engine close to the generator drive shaft. The incident occurred when the chain hoist was being used to lower spare parts r… View Alert