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December2025
Operational Alert’s, inform Signal Mutual Members of serious incidents or a significant near-miss within the Mutual. If you have similar operations, please share this Operational Alert with operation managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and all affected employees. It is imperative that management, at all levels review their operations for similar hazardous conditions, acts, and their controls.
Three rigging incidents occurred within one week. Fortunately, in all three cases, no personnel were in the line of fire, and no injuries occurred. However, any of these incidents could have easily resulted in a severe injury or fatality.
Click here for the full Operational Alert: Shipyard Rigging Incidents
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