Jan 25 (edited) • Supervision & Control Failures
Case Study 93: Lifting Operation Injury. Poor Control of Lifting Work
Incident Overview
A worker was seriously injured during a lifting operation in Northern Ireland. Investigation and enforcement followed due to failures in managing lifting safety.
What Went Wrong
This is the common pattern: lifting work happening as “routine” without the same discipline as a complex lift.
Key Lessons
Routine lifts still need control
“Normalisation” creates blind spots
Supervision is a control measure
Safety Recommendations
Define lift categories. Enforce supervision and briefings. Ensure lifting accessories and method are controlled and checked.
Incident source/Reference
HSENI press release on lifting operation injury case.
●LOLER Reg. 8 – Routine lifts still need planning and supervision.
●PUWER Reg. 4 – Equipment and method must be suitable.
●PUWER Reg. 9 – Training/competence must be assured.
●PUWER Reg. 11 – Protect people from moving loads/plant.
●BS 7121-1 – Safe system of work and exclusion zones required.
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