Insecure crane lighting
- Safety Flash
- Published on 1 October 2001
- Generated on 29 May 2026
- IMCA SF 11/01
- 1 minute read
A sodium floodlight is reported to have fallen from a crane boom.
Our Member’s investigation revealed the following:
On investigation, the floodlight mounting bracket was found to be cracked and the pad eye weakened and this gave way. The floodlight swivel arrangement was also found to be worn. No serious injury was sustained on this occasion.
Our member took the following action:
The Member instigated inspection of all boom lighting fixtures. Ancillary fittings such as these can be overlooked in crane maintenance.
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