Dropped Object Awareness. Over 130 Members Worldwide

Dropped Object Awareness


Over 130 Members Worldwide


DROPPED OBJECTS OCCUR EVERYWHERE…



Understanding Dropped Object Causes

• What Causes Dropped Objects?•Poor hazard and Risk Assessment

•Inadequate Design (not addressing Dropped Object potential)

•Poor Behaviours (people walking by unsafe acts/conditions)

•Inadequate Inspection, Repair and Maintenance

•Redundant / Neglected / Homemade Tools and Equipment

•Failed Fixtures and Fittings / Corrosion / Vibration

•Inappropriate Procedures / Not Following Procedures

•Inadequately Stored / Secured Tools and Equipment

•Poor Housekeeping

•Environment (weather, sea motion)

•Planning and Operational Miscalculations

•….any others?


Understanding Dropped Object Consequences


Eliminate, Substitute, Control

• Engineered Controls• Procedures• Training / Awareness• Safety Signs &

Signals• PPE

Preventive Controls may already exist!

New Controls must be assessed and monitored.

(Change Management)


Preventive and Mitigating Controls

Preventive Controls

PREVENTING AN INCIDENT BY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT AN

INCIDENT WILL OCCUR

• Good Planning (Site Inspection TBRA, PTW)

• Primary Fixings / Secondary Retention / Maintenance

• Surveys and Inspections• Tools and Equipment Aloft

Registers and Log Books• Collision Checklist• Management of Distractions• Observation, STOP, Individual

Awareness and Vigilance• DROPS Training

Mitigating Controls

REDUCING THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN INCIDENT IF PREVENTIVE CONTROLS

FAIL OR ARE NOT EFFECTIVE

• Safety Securing Systems

• Effective Use of Barriers

• Restricted Access Areas (Red Zones / No Go Zones)

• Use of Approved Drops Tools Kits

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Communications, Standby Persons and PA Warnings

DROP








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Dropped Object Awareness. Over 130 Members Worldwide