Location: Engine Room
Description of Incident:
While carrying out routine rounds in the engine room, the wiper slipped due to unsecured floor plates. It was observed that the floor plates were not properly fastened with screws, creating a tripping and slipping hazard. Fortunately, no injury occurred.
Root Cause:
- Engine room floor plates not properly secured with screws.
- Lack of routine inspection of the floor plate fastening condition.
Immediate Corrective Action Taken:
- The wiper was assisted to safety and checked for any injuries.
- The affected area was immediately cordoned off to prevent further movement.
- The loose floor plates were temporarily secured to avoid recurrence.
Potential Consequences:
- Slip, trip, and fall injury to personnel.
- Serious injury caused by loss of balance on unsecured floor plates.
- Increased risk of accidents in a high-traffic engine room area.
- Damage to equipment or tools resulting from a fall.
Corrective/Preventive Action:
- All floor plates in the engine room were checked and properly secured.
- Regular inspection schedule implemented for all floor plates and walking areas.
- Crew reminded about reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
