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 Agenda

1. Definitions & Management System

2. Static Dropped Objects

3. Dynamic Dropped Objects
a) Tools & Equipment for Work at Height
b) Local Containment
c) Scaffolding
d) Lifting & Hoisting
e) Material Handling & Transportation
4. Barriers & Access Controls
5. Hazard Hunts & Inspections

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Definitions
▪ What is a Dropped Object?
▪ DROPS= Dropped Object Prevention Scheme
▪ What is Static and Dynamic Dropped Objects?

Static: Any Dropped Object due to gravitational or natural forces

(i.e., without an applied force, unsecured items, or failure of
fixings).

Dynamic: Any Dropped Object due to applied forces (e.g.,

from the impact of equipment, machinery, or other moving
items, severe weather, or manual handling).

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How to Calculate Potential Risk
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Outcome Calculator Important information for Users

Height 1 GRAPH FUNCTIONALITY: For full functionality, please Enable Content where
prompted. For information, a single Macro is employed in this workbook to rescale the
top Mass(lb) axis where applicable.
Mass 10

Outcome Major 98.07 Joules CALCULATOR ASSUMPTIONS: The Calculator assumes that full PPE is being worn
and that the object is blunt (no sharp edges - outcome would be worse).

CALCULATOR ACCURACY: The DROPS Calculator is a guide only and is intended

Mass (lb) to give a general idea of the potential severity of a dropped object. A detailed and
specific risk assessment will always deliver a more accurate calculation of potential
severity.
2.2 4.4 6.6 8.8 11.0 13.2 15.4 17.6 19.8 22.0
15 50
KEY DESCRIPTION
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Fatality
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FATALITY: Death resulting from an injury or trauma.
12 Major 40
11 MAJOR: A Lost Time Incident (LTI). Non-fatal traumatic injury that causes any
Minor
10 loss of time from work beyond the day or shift it occurred. Also referred to as Day

Height (ft)
Slight

Height (m)
9 30 Away From Work Case (DAFWC).
8 incident
7 MINOR: A Medical Treatment Case (MTC). A Work-related injury that does not
6 20 involve death, day(s) away from work, restricted work or job transfer, and where
the employee receives medical treatment beyond first aid.
5
4
SLIGHT: A First Aid Case (FAC). Limited or no injury.
3 10
Treatment may be limited to first aid.
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0 0
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0

Mass (kg)

NOTE: The graph above displays an 'incident' icon for visual purposes only and the axis is restricted to 15m / 10kg.
The OUTCOME CALCULATOR panel at the top of the page displays an accurate outcome for all input values

Additional information for Users

PURPOSE OF THE CALCULATOR

This Calculator provides a common benchmark in the classification of the potential consequences of a dropped object. One of a number of similar tools, the DROPS Calculator is
endorsed by the DROPS Workgroup and recognised by HSE Organisations. While other ‘calculators’ exist, they all follow the same principle – plotting the mass of a dropped object against the
distance it falls to determine its possible consequences.

It is designed to be employed during task planning / risk assessment to determine potential severity rating. It is also used in reporting processes to determine potential outcome of an actual
dropped object incident. It may also be considered during design and manufacture to address requirements for positioning, fixtures and fittings for items to be secured at height.

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THS CALCULATOR

• With light objects (<0.1 kg) a key influencing factor is the effect of an object punching the skin and damaging tissue/organic functions.
• The calculator assumes a blunt object so is not compatible with broken glass, metal shards etc.
• The wearing of standard PPE, eg hard hat, safety boots and eye protection, is assumed in the calculator.
• Do not subtract the height of an individual, measure fall distance to solid deck / ground level.
• DROPS Calculator and other similar tools are guides only providing cursory indication of possible outcome – they are not an accurate prediction.
• In reality, even a small object falling from height can be lethal.

JOULES AND THE 40 JOULE RULE

The Joule is a unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one metre.
In terms of dropped objects, it is recognised that any blunt object achieving 40 Joules or more in fall energy is likely to result in a Recordable incident or worse on impact with an
unprotected human body (eg no PPE). For example, 200g Machine Bolt falling 27m = 53Joules (0.2[kg] x 27[m] x 9.8[ g ] = 53J). Note: [g] Gravitational Acceleration 9.8066m/s²

For further information, or to find out more about DROPS, visit www.dropsonline.org or email us at admin@dropsonline.org

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Static Dropped Objects
What can cause STATIC DROPPED OBJECT?
1. Vibration

2. Improper Installation
3. Corrosion
4. Unsuitable Design

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Right click on image and select

Static Dropped Objects A side bar will appear and then

Prevention of static dropped object? Locate new image by using

1. Elimination Process Optimization
(reduced hammering, vibration e.g.)
2. Primary, secondary & safety securing
3. Inspections & Maintenance
4. DROPS Hazard Hunts

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Static Dropped Objects Fastening & Securing
What is?
1. Primary Securing
2. Secondary Securing
3. Safety Securing

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 To change the picture:
Right click on image and select

A side bar will appear and then

Dynamic Dropped Objects
Locate new image by using

Causes of Dynamic Dropped Objects?

1. Planning Mistakes (no focus on
elimination e.g.)
2. Human Error
3. Poor Housekeeping
4. Unsuitable tools & equipment
5. Poor Cargo Handling
6. Environmental Conditions & Unplanned
Events

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Tools & Equipment for w ork at height
Can you identify good & bad examples of safe tools/ equipment?

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Tools & Equipment for work at height

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Local Containment Covering Open Gaps
1. Cover the openings in the flooring
2. Netting covering sides or handrails
3. Toe-boards (at least 100mm)
4. Netting around work area
5. Use correctly sized materials to cover open penetrations
6. Cover openings around pipes

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Local Containment Covering Open Gaps
Can you identify good examples of covering open gaps?

1 2

3 4 5

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Scaffolding Prevention & Mitigations
What can you do to prevent/ mitigate dropped objects in scaffolding operations?
1. Authorized and competent scaffolders.
2. No open gaps Local containment (suitable clamps, mesh netting e.g.)
3. Toe-boards are in place and properly secured
4. Tethered Tools
5. Safe Material Storage (Tool bags, crates, baskets, pouches etc.)
6. Safe Material handling (Mechanical lifting, Procedures on hand-offs Non verbal
communication)
7. Barricades & Access Control

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Right click on image and select
Lifting and Hoisting Gin
A side bar will appear and then
Wheels
Locate new image by using
Precautions before using Gin Wheels?
1. Suitable rope (Natural Fiber. Inspected)
2. Maximum allowable load & Maximum
Height (50 Kgs & 25 meters)
3. Do you Wind rope around fixed
handrails / guard rails to raise/ lower the
load?
4. Suitable Knots for lifted material

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Lifting and Hoisting Overhead Crane/ Hoists
What controls you should consider before using hoists/ overhead cranes?

1. Crane/Hoist condition (chain, securing, stopper

plates)
2. Center of gravity
3. lashing points
4. Collisions with structure/equipment
5. Crane Operation - Operating console/ remote

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Material Handling & Transportation - Material Storage
Safety precautions to safely store on racks?
1. Safe Working Load
2. Roll protection – Edges on shelves
3. Collision with Racks (Pallet lifters, forklift, vehicles)

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Material Handling & Transportation Loading/ Offloading
Precautions to safely load/ unload?
1. Visual inspection prior to and after loading off-
loading
2. No shifting of the load due to unlevel ground
3. Loose items (tools, mud, etc.) on equipment & load
4. Spotters in place to assist forklift or crane off-loading
5. Barricade & control access Poor centre of gravity:
Heaviest part on top

6. Loads are properly secured prior to departure

Pressure on

(potential for load tipping/falling) plank

Poor positioning of straps

 Barriers & Access Control
What Type of barriers?
1. Only Hard Barriers (Plastic/ metal Chains, scaffold frames, metal/ plastic framesetc)
2. Red & White Barricade Tape (only if activity is short duration)
3. Attach Barrier Tags
4. Consider: Foot Print, visibility and durability
Who could be the Barrier Owner?
1. Field Operator, Production Team Lead: for Operational Activities
2. Permit Holder, Worksite Supervisor
What are responsibilities of Barrier/ Barricade Owner?
1. Define area to barricade
2. Install Barriers and Control Access
3. Explain hazards to personnel entering the area
4. Minimize Exposure

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 Inspections & Hazard Hunts
What should you look for?
1. Loose Equipment & Tools
2. Local Containment Mats, Tarpaulin, Kick Plates
3. Structural components (Pipe support, stopper plate, support clamp etc.)
4. Valve wheels & handles
5. Bolted connection & Grating clips.
6. Railings & Gratings

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