1d (edited) • Human Factors
Case Study 45: Unsafe Continuation of an Incorrect Lift
Incident Overview
Multiple warning signs indicated an unsafe lifting operation, including poor slinging and unstable
load behaviour. Despite this, the lift continued without intervention.
What Went Wrong
Normalisation of deviation and failure to exercise stop-work authority allowed the unsafe lift to
proceed.
Key Lessons Learned
- Silence enables unsafe lifting
- Stop-work authority must be used
- Experience does not replace judgement
Safety Recommendations
All lifting team members must be empowered to stop unsafe lifts immediately.
●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Organisation and safe systems of work)
●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Information and instructions); Regulation 9 (Training)
●BS 7121-1 – Stop-work authority, communication, and decision-making during lifting operations
●HSG guidance / site safety rules – Behavioural safety and intervention expectations
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Case Study 45: Unsafe Continuation of an Incorrect Lift
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