Dropped Object Prevention

Joachim van der Meulen

Secretary & Facilitator, DROPS Asia

Director, DrillingVR

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Dropped Object Prevention Scheme Asia

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme Asia

What is a Dropped Object?

Any object / item that falls from its previous position

(TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE, LOOSE ITEMS).

FALLING ITEMS, MATERIAL FALL, COLLAPSE, LIFTING INCIDENT, CRUSH INJURY…

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Definitions

▪ Static Dropped Object

any object that falls from its previous position under its own weight –

where Gravity takes over!

▪ Dynamic Dropped Object

any object that falls from its previous position due to applied force from

equipment/machinery or moving object – like a collision, perhaps during

lifting or stacking… think wind, pressure or electrical energy sources too

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High Potential DROPS

DROPS is an industry-wide initiative focused on preventing dropped objects,

with the ultimate goal of delivering a second nature dropped objects

prevention strategy across our industry.

DROPS is essentially a Global Work Group, represented by 200 operators,

contractors, service companies and industry bodies, all sharing commitment

and enthusiasm for the common goal of dropped object prevention

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DROPS Asia

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Free Resources : www.dropsonline.org

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The DROPS Calculator

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Survey & Inspection

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Reliable Securing

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Tools at Height Kits

▪ Only use Company Approved kits

▪ Maintain, regularly inspect

▪ Use the Register

▪ SECURE ALL TOOLS ALL THE TIME

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Red Zones / Restricted Access Areas

▪ Permission to enter

▪ Step Back Safety Zones

▪ Access diagrams posted

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Recommended Practice

Manual for implementing a dropped

Object Management System

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Free Resources : www.dropsonline.org

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DROPS Virtual Reality (under development)

DROPS VR Training – Level 1 Awareness

• Students learn through a series of real

world simulated assignments

• Understanding the potential of dropped

objects

• Recognize common causes of dropped

objects

• Methods for preventing dropped objects

and preventing harm

• Become familiar with reference tools and

publications of the DROPS Forum

• Basic exam and industry recognized

certificate of completion

Questions

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