1d (edited) • Equipment& Load Control Issues
Case Study 47: Gas Bottles Lifted in a Skip Using a Net
Incident Overview
Two full gas bottles were lifted inside a boat skip rather than approved bottle cages. A debris net
was placed over the top to give the appearance of safety.
What Went Wrong
An inappropriate lifting method was used and the net provided no restraint.
Key Lessons Learned
- Appearance of safety is not safety
- Gas bottles are high-consequence loads
Safety Recommendations
Gas bottles must only be lifted using approved transport cages.
●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Stability); Regulation 8 (Organisation and protection of persons)
●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Suitability of equipment for purpose)
●BS 7121-1 – Control of lifting operations; prohibition of improvised containment
●HSE Guidance (Compressed Gas Safety) – Requirement for approved gas bottle transport cages
●CDM 2015 – Management of high-consequence hazards on construction sites
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Case Study 47: Gas Bottles Lifted in a Skip Using a Net
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