IMCA: BSEE: Exterior Walkway separates from temporary living quarters, putting workers at risk

The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 513, relating to an incident involving a third-floor walkway outside temporary living quarters on an offshore platform.

What happened? 

Three workers were standing on an external third-floor walkway outside of their room located on the platform’s temporary living quarters when the walkway detached from the structure. Two of the workers were able to open the door and returned inside their room. The third worker moved away from the detached section while remaining on the walkway. After the crew confirmed all workers were safe, personnel secured the stairway and walkway with chain bindings to prevent dropped objects and further movement.

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