Answer to Question #183104 in Mechanical Engineering for clint joshua francia

Question

While a Vessel was at anchor an accident occurred when an Engine Rating was working alone in

the engine room on a single ladder. The top rung of a ladder had been placed against a vertical

corner of some trunking. The ladder was fitted with a rubber feet. The ladder slipped or the

Engine rating lost his balance. The Engine rating fell about two meters into the deck plates. After

the accident, the rubber feet were found to have oil on them.

Guide Questions?

1. What is/are the problem/s?

2. What are the facts bearing on the problems/s?

3. Why did the situation happen?

4. How can the problem/s be addressed?

5. What are your recommendations?

Answer 1

Accident of engine rating was working alone in the engine room on the single ladder.

Slips and falls are one of the most common accidents that occur on ship’s. Slips can easily take place at any moment and likely during an activity. Falls are most common while working on heights such as ladders.

They can be best avoided by cleaning up after work and maintaining the environment free from oil and other slippery substances