Dropped Object Awareness Over 130 Members Worldwide Dropped Object Awareness DROPPED OBJECTS OCCUR EVERYWHERE… Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Understanding Dropped Object Causes • 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? Dropped Object Awareness Understanding Dropped Object Consequences Dropped Object Awareness Eliminate, Substitute, Control • • • • Engineered Controls Procedures Training / Awareness Safety Signs & Signals • PPE Preventive Controls may already exist! New Controls must be assessed and monitored. (Change Management) Dropped Object Awareness Preventive and Mitigating Controls Preventive Controls • Good Planning (Site Inspection TBRA, 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 PREVENTING AN INCIDENT BY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT AN INCIDENT WILL OCCUR Dropped Object Awareness Mitigating Controls • Safety Securing Systems • Effective Use of Barriers • Restricted Access Areas (Red Zones / No Go Zones) DROP • Use of Approved Drops Tools Kits • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) • Communications, Standby Persons and PA Warnings REDUCING THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN INCIDENT IF PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FAIL OR ARE NOT EFFECTIVE Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness Dropped Object Awareness
