Dropped Objects Management Services
Dropped object prevention has been identified as a significant safety challenge in a variety of onshore and offshore operational activities. In response, an industry-wide effort to decrease the associated risks to health, safety, the environment, and the facility itself is well underway. The industry’s statistical data shows that dropped objects are one of the leading causes of safety incidents. Dropped objects can be due to design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, operation, and dismantlement activities throughout the lifecycle of equipment installed at height.
The major contributing factors of dropped-object incidents can be attributed to personnel awareness and training, work process, management, equipment design, environment, and securing of equipment and tools. An effective dropped-objects prevention (DROP) program can help reduce the risk of dropped object-related safety incidents by identifying potential dropped object hazardous events and risks, applying appropriate corrective actions, providing awareness through effective personnel training, and making use of good practices and “lessons learned” for continual improvement.
The independent inspections are to identify, assess and record all potential dropped object hazards, and recommend the applicable control measures and corrective actions. The inspection areas are to be specified in the independent dropped object inspection plan.
The objective of the Dropped Objects Management System Audit is to outline and define the minimum requirements for ensuring a dropped objects system is being actively utilized, implemented, and monitored in the facility. The template is a guideline to establish the minimum requirements per industry practices or specifications.
Audits and Consulting
5th Element offers a range of dropped object management solutions and high-level audit and consulting services to mitigate personnel injuries and equipment damage. These services are bespoke and tailor-fit according to customer operations, industry standards, and best practices, and in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Our Dropped Objects Subject Matter Experts are trained and certified by the DROPS Global Organization.
We provide high-level Audit services at client sites:
Carry out Corrective Actions and Remedial work
Assist in investigating Drops incidents
Provide Drops Risks Assessment and identify areas for improvement
Assist in identifying Drops focal point and work with the designated Drops Champions
Supply materials to ensure primary fixings, secondary retention, and the applicable safety securing methods are in place
Review existing DROPS Program/Policy and/or write a new program tailored-fit to your operations
Awareness Training
5th Element provides customized dropped object management solutions and consulting services to prevent personnel injuries and equipment damage from falling objects. Our offerings are tailored to customers’ unique operations, standards, and regulations.
With training from DROPS Global, our subject matter experts deliver bespoke services, including audits, assessments, and recommendations aligned to industry best practices for dropped object prevention and mitigation. We collaborate with clients to develop strategic plans that improve safety through effective dropped object risk management.
We provide onsite or offsite Dropped Objects Awareness Training. The training will be delivered and facilitated by a DROPS Global trained and certified Trainer covering the following topics:
Understanding the causes of Dropped or Falling Objects
Preventive and Mitigating Controls
Drops Surveys and Inspection
Job Risk Analysis
Reliable Securing
How to Establish Control Measures (Procedural)
Red Zone Management