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Over 130 Members Worldwide. DROPPED OBJECTS OCCUR EVERYWHERE…. 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
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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 Causes
Engineered Controls Procedures Training / Awareness Safety Signs & Signals PPE Eliminate, Substitute, Control Preventive Controls may already exist! New Controls must be assessed and monitored. (Change Management)
Preventive Controls DROP Preventive and Mitigating Controls Mitigating Controls • Good Planning (Site InspectionTBRA, 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 • 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 PREVENTING AN INCIDENT BY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT AN INCIDENT WILL OCCUR REDUCING THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN INCIDENT IF PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FAIL OR ARE NOT EFFECTIVE