| Document ID (ISN) | 61115 |
| CIS number |
93-1912 |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Docks Information Sheet No.1
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
The freeing of jammed freight containers and container fittings on ships |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Information Centre, Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HQ, United Kingdom, Sep. 1992. 4p. |
| Abstract |
This data sheet describes a fatal accident involving attempts to free two jammed twistlocks during the loading of a container ship. Problems associated with the use of twistlocks are described along with requirements for a safe system of work to free a jammed container. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dock work; container handling; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
accident descriptions; locking devices; role of supervisory staff; data sheet; safe working methods |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Water transportation
|
