NEAR MISS - Wooden crates stored in exposed locations

Cause & Consequence

• Moving, flying or falling object

Incident Location

Any Location Type

Incident Activity

Any Activity Type

Incident Info Source

Step change in safety

Specific Incident Equipment

Wooden crate lids in exposed locations, in this case specifically on or around helidecks.

Lessons Identified

A misunderstanding as to the potential sitauation created by downdraught of helicopters.

Incident Recommendations

Review the long term storage of spares in wooden crates.

Wooden crates to have a secondary means of securing fitted prior to shipment, inbound and outbound.

In storage a secondary means of securing to be applied.

Ensure installation procedures and helideck handling procedures are amended to reflect the requirements.

Review the long term storage of spares in wooden crates.

Wooden crates to have a secondary means of securing fitted prior to shipment, inbound and outbound.

In storage a secondary means of securing to be applied.

Ensure installation procedures and helideck handling procedures are amended to reflect the requirements.