Barrow used to transport a spool tipped during manoeuvre

Cause & Consequence

• Other

Incident Location

Fixed Installation

Incident Activity

Construction, hook-up, commissioning

Specific Incident Equipment

1145kg spool and 3 ton articulated handled barrow.

Lessons Identified

• When undertaking manual handling activities, the combined risk of the load, the equipment and the transportation route need to be fully assessed.
• The design of barrows used should be reviewed and fully considered.