6d (edited) • Communication Failures
Case Study 30: Deteriorating Weather Conditions Not Communicated
Incident Overview
During a planned lifting operation, weather conditions gradually deteriorated with increasing wind
speeds. Although changes were observed by some site personnel, this information was not
communicated to the lifting team or crane operator in a timely manner.
What Went Wrong
There was no clear process for reporting changing environmental conditions. The lift continued until instability became noticeable.
Key Lessons Learned
- Weather information must be shared immediately
- Communication is critical during live lifts
- Early reporting prevents escalation
Safety Recommendations
Establish clear procedures for monitoring and communicating weather changes during lifting
operations.
●LOLER: Reg 4, Reg 8
●PUWER: Reg 8 (instructions), Reg 9 (training)
●BS 7121: Part 1 (weather monitoring/communication), plus 2/3 depending on crane type
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Case Study 30: Deteriorating Weather Conditions Not Communicated
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