#DROPS
The Dropped Object Prevention Scheme (DROPS) for working at heights and servicing equipment. Falling objects represent one of the most critical fatal risks, especially in drilling, construction, and metallurgy. This section contains specific case studies on integrating the global DROPS standard: methodologies for inspecting derricks and masts, maintaining tool inventories at heights, utilizing safety lanyards, and establishing exclusion zones to prevent injuries.
Contractor Engagement Practices
A comprehensive contractor safety management system at high-hazard facilities. Includes integrating HSE requirements into contracts, implementing 12 life-saving rules, 5S, DROPS, scaffolding and lifting accessories control, and digitalizing high-risk and SIMOPS control.
Contractor Management Strategy
A multi-stage contractor management system at a hazardous production facility, including prequalification at the tender stage, two-stage site admission, and continuous control. The practice integrates motivation tools (replacing fines with PPE purchases), regular contractor ranking, and cascading international Vision Zero and 5Z concepts.
Dropped Objects: How Asia Drilling Enhances Safety on Drilling Rigs
Asia Drilling developed and implemented a comprehensive dropped object prevention system to increase safety on drilling rigs. The article describes the key components of this system, including proactive hazardous zone control, regular inspections, the use of tethered tools, and annual training of more than 400 employees under the DROPS program. The implementation of the system made it possible to reduce the number of identified violations related to equipment tethering at height by more than 85%...
Methods for Securing Objects at Height: Practices of ZARUBEZHNEFT-dobycha Kharyaga LLC
The article examines practices for preventing dropped objects during work at height, using the company "ZARUBEZHNEFT-Dobycha Kharyaga" as an example. The author analyzes the risks of small tools falling and the DROPS standard requirements for securing equipment and zoning work areas. Rules for personnel and contractors are described; according to the article, there have been no incidents related to objects falling from a height at the company's facilities since 2016.
Preventing Dropped Objects from Height
Implementing the Drops program to prevent dropped objects at industrial facilities. Practices include using a dropped object calculator for risk assessment, applying tool securing devices, organizing specialized storage, and conducting regular checklist inspections. Additionally, an intervention program empowers workers to stop unsafe work.
Dropped Object Prevention System as an Element of HSE Management
Implementation of the international DROPS methodology to prevent dropped objects at production facilities. The practice includes adapting standards to Russian equipment, using certified fasteners and secondary retention elements, training personnel on mobile simulators, and conducting cross-functional audits using visualized registers and video recording.