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2011 Focus Issues
Subsea Dropped Objects
Tools at Height Guidance
Middle East Chapter
Far East Forum
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As part of “Step Change in Safety”, and
among the raft of focus areas identified for
improvement was that of dropped object
prevention.
A small workgroup was formed comprising
several operators (BP, Shell, ExxonMobil etc)
and several drilling contractors (KCA Deutag,
GSF etc).
The group identified the drilling sector and in
particular the derrick as the source of most
dropped object incidents. They recognised
that the problem was huge and not restricted
to the UK.
Feeling limited under the “Step Change in
Safety” banner, they agreed to establish an
independent workgroup and they sought
assistance with the implementation and
facilitation of the new workgroup.
DROPS – A Potted History : 1870 - 1997
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The DROPS Workgroup was duly
established. The mission was agreed – “to
ultimately deliver a permanent and 'second
nature' dropped objects prevention strategy
within the Drilling sector”.
A structure and operating model was
established for the group. This saw BP
initially take the helm and the initial focus
was on identifying best practice.
Around 20 companies formed the initial
membership.
Regular forums were held and small action
groups formed to identify and implement
improvements in the Drilling Sector.
DROPS – A Potted History : 1998
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DROPS – A Potted History : 1999
A pilot inspection and
management system developed
by BP and KCA Deutag was
recognised as an excellent way
forward
This became the basis of the
DROPS Management System we
still have today, ie derrick zones,
inventory, control and mitigation
measures, inspection checks,
picture books, review and improve.
The guidelines were duly
published and made available
throughout the Industry.
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Still focused solely on the Drilling Sector,
DROPS buy-in and membership steadily
grew and began to embrace other
European regions with new members
joining.
The model of regular forums and small
action groups looking at individual
improvements continued and many new
DROPS products emerged from the
Group; DROPS Calculator, Tour of Duty
Workshop, Poster Campaigns,
Checklists, etc.
DROPS – A Potted History : 2000 - 2002
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Statistics showed that efforts had
delivered significant improvements in
the drilling sector – Drilling was no
longer the worst performing sector!
DROPS recognised that the focus
had to change from Drilling only to
cover all operations.
The Chevron/DROPS “Through the
Supply Chain Roadmap” was
developed highlighting the challenges
in every phase of our supply chain.
Emphasis slowly began to change
from Static to Dynamic dropped
objects, eg collisions, interference,
moving equipment, cargo handling.
DROPS – A Potted History : 2003
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Now with a membership of around 40
companies DROPS focused on all sectors
of the Industry and not just Drilling.
The emerging new DROPS products had
far broader impact, eg DROPS Roadmap,
Forklift Pocket Dangers, Cargo Handling
Guidelines, etc.
Through the efforts of Statoil, our Reliable
Securing standard was published, for the
first time giving recommendations and best
practice for the primary AND secondary
retention of equipment held at height.
$30million
DROPS – A Potted History : 2004 - 2006
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The DROPS Training course was launched
and cascaded throughout the membership.
The Marine Sector began to engage more
with DROPS with new marine members
joining and a new cross-industry exchange
opening.
DROPS put emphasis on showcasing
technologies and products that can help us
improve, eg Go Home Safe Workshops,
Safe Bolting Technologies, etc
DROPS – A Potted History : 2007
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The focus turned to globalising DROPS
across all regions of the world.
DROPS Forums and Training Sessions
were hosted in USA and in Asia. New
members joined from both areas.
Independent groups for DROPS USA
and DROPS Asia were established,
both with their own Steering
Committees and objectives, to bring
regional direction and focus on the
DROPS movement.
Products emerging from DROPS
included the updated Reliable Securing
Standard, SGB’s Cost of Accidents
DVD, the Hazard Hunt toolkit, Rogues’
Galleries etc.
DROPS – A Potted History : 2008 / 09
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DROPS to focus on Common
Inspection Standards (global),
Subsea Dropped Objects, Seasonal
DROPS Campaigns.
DROPS USA and DROPS Asia to
formally kick-off their programme of
Forums, establish focus issues and
focus teams.
DROPS to be introduced to Middle
East Region.
DROPS – A Potted History : 2010
Next DROPS Forums
29 November 2010
Baker Hughes Education
Centre, Dubai UAE
02 December 2010
Marcliffe at Pitfodels, Aberdeen UK