Following is a typical example for an FSA of a container lashing parted.
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Identification of hazards |
Assessment of risks |
Risk control options |
Cost benefit assessment |
Recommendation for decision making. |
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Environment
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Strong wind. |
Causing list/heel, man overboard. |
Heave to, reduce speed, create lee. |
Crew member able to get access to deck. |
Minimum environment injury to crew member.
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Wetness (Slippery deck) |
Crew member may slip on deck, resulting personnel injury.. |
Life line, life jacket, safety shoe, safety belt with line. |
Protect risk from injury.
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Heavy wave and swell, shipping spray. |
Damage to ship structure and other cargo, damage to other lashing. |
Alter course to reduce sea spray. |
Minimal sea spray.
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Cold temperature. |
Reduce working efficiency. |
Proper clothing and efficient communication between bridge and deck. |
Save time.
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Ship
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Damage to structure, ship side railing, bulwark, ventilators, deck house, cargo gears, machinery.
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Affects seaworthiness. |
Heave to. |
Protect seaworthiness of vessel.
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Minimum ship damage. |
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Watertight integrity. |
To shut and seal ventilators. |
Enhance seaworthiness. |
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Ingress of water into tank - reduced stability. |
Pump out from tanks, increase stability. |
Delay damage to ship's structure. |
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Risk of sinking. |
Close any opening. |
Protect damage to ship's machinery. |
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Cargo
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Damage adjacent cargoes. |
Damage to other cargoes and personnel injury. |
Immobilize cargo movement (shoring, wedges), double up lashing. |
Protect cargo from damage. |
Minimum cargo damage and injury. |
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Damage to cargo itself. |
Personnel injury due to cargo from the container. |
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Protect other cargo from damage. |
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Loose objects. |
Structural damage, injury to to crew, safety of navigation hampered. |
Broadcast the matter through VHF or INMARSAT. |
Any injury prevented or may occur. |
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Broken lashing. |
Injury to crew. |
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Other lashing parted. |
Injury to crew. |
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Human error
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Poor planning. |
Injury / loss of life.
Time delay.
Confusion.
Injury.
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Crew briefing, safety aspect, duties assigned for the operation. Appropriate clothing, proper gear. Sufficient communication. Check for securing manual for guideline. Adequate equipment for operation. |
Save time. |
No human error. |
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Poor safety knowledge. |
Save life from weather and cargo. |
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Injury from cargo / heavy weather, weather swept overboard. |
Know the procedure of operation. |
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Slow response. |
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Crew member slipping on deck. |
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Equipment |
Walkie talkie damage due to sea water or instruction not clearly received/ transmitted. |
Loss of communication. |
Communication equipment to have protective cover and be used efficiently. |
Less chances of equipment failure. |
Sufficient equipment. |