Dropped Objects Prevention (DROPS)
How to prevent dropped objects on rigs, derricks and any work at or under height: consequence thinking, reliable securing, tool tethering, exclusion zones and dropped-object surveys. For anyone who works at height or below it.
49m
Total time
4
Competency levels
12
Lessons
What you'll learn
- Explain the difference between static and dynamic dropped objects and give workplace examples of each.
- Describe how mass and drop height combine to determine the potential consequence of a drop, using the DROPS calculator zones.
- Apply primary securing and secondary retention to tools, equipment and fixtures used at height.
- Set up and maintain exclusion zones below overhead work and enforce no-go rules under suspended loads.
- Conduct a dropped-object survey, record findings in a register with owners and actions, and report near-miss drops.
Curriculum
Progress through each competency level in order.
1
Awareness
- 2mWhat Is a Dropped Object?Knowledge
- 2mMass × Height: The DROPS Consequence LogicKnowledge
- 7mAwareness Check: Dropped Object BasicsAssessment
2
Knowledge
- 2mPrimary Securing and Secondary RetentionKnowledge
- 3mTool Control and Housekeeping at HeightKnowledge
- 8mKnowledge Check: Securing and Tool ControlAssessment
3
Skill
- 2mExclusion Zones and No-Go Under Overhead WorkKnowledge
- 3mWorkplace Task: Tool Control and Drop-Zone WalkdownAssignment
- 7mSkill Check: Applying DROPS ControlsAssessment
4
Mastery
- 3mDropped-Object Surveys, Registers and Near-Miss ReportingKnowledge
- 3mWorkplace Task: Lead a Dropped-Object SurveyAssignment
- 7mMastery Assessment: Managing Dropped-Object RiskAssessment
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