The offshore oil and gas industry is fraught with numerous hazards, and among the most insidious is the risk posed by dropped objects. The potential consequences of an object falling from height on an offshore...
Dropped objects pose a significant threat in many industries, including offshore energy, power generation, mining, and renewables. A dropped object is any item that falls from a height and can cause injury,...
The Oil & Gas industry has been through a few years of low prices and fluctuations in rig utilisation. Drilling contractors, although facing depressed day rates, must maintain focus on improving...
With dropped objects incidents increasing by 41%, what steps should the wind sector be taking to tackle the problem? Dropped objects incidents in the offshore wind sector increased dramatically over the last...
Empowering Drops Prevention: A Dropsafe Handbook is a guide on Drops prevention that provides a practical resource for power generation operators, ensuring that plant and turnaround managers are...
The five-step hierarchy of controls should be the starting point for any strategy focused on Drops prevention If you’re wondering what steps you need to take to ensure personnel are protected from Drops...
Read article in Portuguese/artigo em português Hong Kong, 22nd June 2022 – Unfortunately, with the growth of industries’ Dropped Object Programmes, the number and availability of counterfeit...
The Dropsafe Helideck Perimeter Safety Net System is available in a range of models to provide added flexibility and versatility for helideck operators worldwide. Hong Kong, 2nd March 2022 – In response...
The New Dropsafe Net adds an extra layer of security to proven original, with triple action, auto locking carabiner and RFID-enabled choke plate Hong Kong, 13th September – Dropsafe have launched a new...
Industrial sector in Europe set to benefit from faster access to best practice Drops prevention solutions Barcelona, Spain, 26th April – Following increasing demand for the latest Dropped Object (Drops)...
Perimeter Safety Net will protect offshore workers and equipment from falling, saving lives and reducing downtime Hong Kong, 1st March – Dropsafe has launched a new Perimeter Safety Net system to...
Dropsafe and Polar Components announce distributor deal to broaden access to best practice Drops solutions, point to opportunity for Oil & Gas operators in Brazilian market to reduce their long-term HSE...
Deal between leading safety firms set to broaden access to latest Dropped Object prevention technology in European offshore energy Esbjerg, 22nd September – Dropsafe, the global leader in Dropped Object...
Deal with Target Solutions Limited in Trinidad & Tobago broadens access to best practice Dropped Object (Drops) prevention solutions Global leader in Dropped Object (Drops) prevention, Dropsafe, has...
Dropsafe backs pioneering platform created by DrillingVR and DROPS to deliver free online space for collaboration, meetings and learning about Drops prevention Singapore, 24 June – Global leader in Drops...
Dropsafe aids expansion into a wider variety of operating environments in multiple industries with XE & ME models Hong Kong, 20th April – Global leader in Drops prevention, Dropsafe, has announced...
Dropsafe agreement with Daya Singa Sdn Bhd caters for unique Drops dangers in region. Kuala Lumpur, 14th February – Daya Singa Sdn Bhd, a top provider of innovative safety solutions to industries such as Oil...
Dropsafe signs significant Drops prevention agreements with global energy businesses in Middle East, North Africa and Commonwealth of Independent States Dubai, 15th January – Global leader in...
Dropsafe responds to rising demand for Drops prevention solutions from the European Oil & Gas, Power Gen, Refinery and Marine markets via a new distribution deal with Van Dam Maintenance & Repair...
Dropsafe’s partnership with Norwegian distributor Module Solutions and Systems (MSS) will enable increased adoption of Drops prevention solutions in a crucial market Norway, 7th November 2019 –...
Global leader in Dropped Object prevention warns that Drops risks are not being fully accounted for in Oil & Gas decommissioning Amsterdam, 9th October 2019 – The offshore Oil & Gas sector...
Much-needed “reliable securing” guidelines published by Offshore Wind safety organisation G+ to facilitate industry wide adoption of best practice prevention systems Hong Kong, July 29 2019 –...
Offshore wind developer Formosa Offshore Wind takes industry-leading approach to tackling Dropped Object risk by rolling out Dropsafe Nets across the Formosa I wind farm Dropsafe, the leading provider...
Collating the latest data on Dropped Object incidents, Dropsafe’s white paper, The Neglected Hazard: A guide to Dropped Object risks in offshore wind shows that Dropped Objects are an ever-present,...
Dropped objects are a major cause of injury at mine sites. Whether it’s loose light fixtures, misplaced equipment, tools, scaffolding equipment, falling debris or one of many other number of potential risks,...
Dropsafe responds to growing demand from Australian Oil and Gas (O&G), Marine, Mining, Power Generation and Construction operators by bolstering regional presence Australia, Monday May 13th 2019 –...
Cost should not be a barrier to Dropped Object risk mitigation, says Dropsafe, but HSE decision makers need more clarity on the quality of critical safety equipment Hong Kong, April 9th 2019 – Dropsafe, a...
A safety device that securely encloses and tethers overhead fixtures to prevent objects dropping and falling from height has received type approval recognition from ABS in accordance with the new ‘ABS Guide...
Dropped objects are one of the most frequent HSE safety incidents reported, and the changing oil and gas landscape threatens to increase the risk. Years of low oil prices meant that a large number of drilling...
After the successful launch of the Dropsafe BarrierTM at Offshore Energy 2017, Dropsafe returns to the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam for Offshore Energy 2018. The risks to personnel and assets from...
Technical innovations are increasingly being adopted to prevent dropped object hazards in the oil & gas industry – both onshore and offshore – as market changes drive the sector to push the...
Technical innovations are increasingly being adopted to prevent dropped object hazards in the oil & gas industry – both onshore and offshore – as market changes drive the sector to push the...
Distribution partnership with Singapore’s Absolute Tech to facilitate adoption of dropped objects prevention solutions by firms across the region. Singapore, July 11 2018 – Dropsafe, a leading...
“Let the Good Times Roll” – When the Dropsafe® team were asked what the primary sentiment was at the recently completed International Workboat Show in New Orleans, they responded with a typical...
Offshore Energy 2017 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam saw dropped object prevention specialists Dropsafe® enter the European safety market. The risks to personnel and assets from dropped objects is...
Dropsafe will launch the innovative drops-prevention barrier system at the 2017 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC from 13-16 November 2017 – booth 14414). A drop...
Dropsafe has returned from The International Workboat Show in New Orleans more motivated than ever to continue offering simple, innovative and cost effective solutions to the ever present risk to seafarers...
Dropsafe is proud to be exhibiting alongside commercial mariners from around the world at the International WorkBoat Show, held at the Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, November 30th – December...
As proud members of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Dropsafe will be exhibiting at the IADC Drilling HSE&T Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam from the 21-22 September...
As proud members of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Dropsafe will be exhibiting at the IADC Drilling HSE&T Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam from the 21-22 September...
Dropsafe the global leader in dropped objects prevention is expanding throughout Asia Pacific, breaking into new dynamic markets and grow existing markets. In order to broaden their reach to industrial...
Safety is the name of our game. This year, Dropsafe will be attending one of the world’s largest safety conferences and exhibitions, Safety 2016, the annual conference of the American Society of Safety...
Dropsafe continues to go from strength to strength, expanding into new geographies and markets. With the aim of delivering an even greater service to our customers in the Asia Pacific region, we have appointed...
This year’s International Association of Drilling Contractors IADC World Drilling 2016 Conference and Exhibition has resilience and momentum firmly on its agenda. As the wells industry strives for...
The Norwegian Society of Lifting Technology (NSLT) together with the Offshore Mechanical Handling Equipment Committee (OMHEC) are proud to announce this year’s International Offshore Cranes & Lifting...
The Norwegian Society of Lifting Technology (NSLT) together with the Offshore Mechanical Handling Equipment Committee (OMHEC) are proud to announce this year’s International Offshore Cranes & Lifting...
The IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2016 Conference & Exhibition seeks to focus attention on health, safety, environment and training in drilling and completion operations in Asia Pacific, a drilling...
The IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2016 Conference & Exhibition seeks to focus attention on health, safety, environment and training in drilling and completion operations in Asia Pacific, a drilling...
Ageing rigs are becoming an increasing concern for the Oil and Gas Industry. Not only do they fall short of production capabilities versus modern facilities, they also increase risks for companies who operate...
European Dropsafe customers can now significantly reduce delivery times by ordering directly from Midcontinent, our new European distribution partner based in Aberdeen, UK. Midcontinent is an Oil and...
Dropsafe is proud to be sponsoring the networking reception of the DROPS Asia Forum 2015. The event will take place on the 27th October at the Intercontinental KL Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. DROPS is a...
The Dropsafe Members Area has been replaced by the new Dropsafe Resource Centre, a single source for product training and documentation. The Resource Centre gives our customers full access to the complete...
Going for Gold at CME Safety and Health 2015 Dropsafe is proud to be a gold sponsor of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME), Safety and Health Conference 2015. The event is...
Dropsafe patented technology is the standard in the onshore and offshore Oil and Gas Sectors for securing and tethering overhead fixtures. Dropsafe collaborated with K2 to equip the K2 DROPS Training Simulator...
IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical Health Safety Environment and Training issues facing the global drilling industry. The theme of the conference is “learning from others”...
IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical Health Safety Environment and Training issues facing the global drilling industry. The theme of the conference is “learning from others”...
Dropsafe nets is the standard in the onshore and offshore Oil and Gas Sectors for decreasing the risks associated with dropped objects. GESCO the exclusive distributor of Dropsafe products in North America...
New Dropsafe Members Area Created in response to customer requests the new Dropsafe Members Area is a collection of resources for industry professionals, such as: Training Videos To prevent downtime and injury...
Dropsafe Online Product Selector Rig Managers and service companies have a new tool to streamline their workflow. Developed in direct response to customer requests, we are pleased to announce the immediate...
‘Slipping Through The Cracks’ recognises the budgetary limitations of HSE managers and the fact there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to the problem of Dropped Objects, allowing organisations to...
Collating the latest data on Dropped Object incidents, Dropsafe’s white paper, The Neglected Hazard: A guide to Dropped Object risks in offshore wind shows that Dropped Objects are an ever-present,...
The challenge: reducing installation time and improving safety On offshore assets, the helideck is a key access point. Supplies and personnel are moved via the helideck, and without it, assets cannot function...
Dropsafe Barrier mitigates dropped object risks during essential maintenance operations at one of Asia’s largest coal fired power stations In order to ensure the safety of technicians working at height as...
Steel coil falls on wind farm construction site A contractor breaks their wrist after being struck by a falling 50kg steel wire coil on the pre-construction site for an offshore wind farm off the East Coast of...
Dropsafe designs and installs custom net for offshore renewable energy project The development team at Formosa 1 Offshore Wind Farm has adopted Dropsafe technology across 20 Siemens Gamesa turbines at...
Dropsafe prevents potentially serious incident during crane operations During lifting operations on a drill ship the load unexpectedly swung hitting a floodlight above the drill floor, breaking the light...
Dropsafe retains a down light that broke away from its mounting bracket, preventing a potentially serious incident. During maintenance an electrician found that one of the explosion proof lights had come away...
Floodlight and fitting weighing 8kg fall 20m to the deck, narrowly missing crew member The light was fitted to a post which had previously been identified as heavily corroded, but no corrective measures were...
Dropsafe prevents potentially serious incident during crane operations During lifting operations on a drill ship the load unexpectedly swung hitting a floodlight above the drill floor, breaking the light...
Dropsafe prevents fixture and components becoming a potentially serious dropped object incident. During lifting operations, a crane boom light collided with an access ramp, breaking the mounting base and...
Tape measure dropped 400 feet causes fatality in the construction industry A one-pound tape measure being used a construction engineer working 50 floors up was dropped to a group 400 feet below. The tape...
2.3 kg hammer falls 10 ft on drilling rig causing lacerations to employee An employee’s face is lacerated just below their left eyebrow by an untethered 2.3 kg hammer that fell from a work basket on the...
Dropsafe Net contains light fixture component which could have resulted in a serious on-board incident. During a routine inspection it was discovered that a light mounted high up in the structure had a...
The Dropsafe Barrier system installed on a flagship drill ship, thus mitigating the threat of Dropped Objects to personnel safety and protecting the integrity of drillship structures and equipment. The dynamic...
Dropsafe engineers antipiracy nets for jack-up rigs off the coast of Nigeria Dropsafe was approached by a premier International Drilling contractor to design and manufacture a range of large security nets....
Dropsafe engineers antipiracy nets for jack-up rigs off the coast of Nigeria Dropsafe was approached by a premier International Drilling contractor to design and manufacture a range of large security nets....
Dropsafe at Work – During lifting operations on a jackup rig the load unexpectedly swung hitting a floodlight above the drill floor, breaking the light support. A previously installed Dropsafe Net...
The offshore oil and gas industry is fraught with numerous hazards, and among the most insidious is the risk posed by dropped objects. The potential consequences of an object falling from height on an offshore...
Dropped objects pose a significant threat in many industries, including offshore energy, power generation, mining, and renewables. A dropped object is any item that falls from a height and can cause injury,...
The Oil & Gas industry has been through a few years of low prices and fluctuations in rig utilisation. Drilling contractors, although facing depressed day rates, must maintain focus on improving...
With dropped objects incidents increasing by 41%, what steps should the wind sector be taking to tackle the problem? Dropped objects incidents in the offshore wind sector increased dramatically over the last...
The five-step hierarchy of controls should be the starting point for any strategy focused on Drops prevention If you’re wondering what steps you need to take to ensure personnel are protected from Drops...
Dropped objects (drops) are an increasing risk in the Nordic oil and gas industry, according to recently published data. A report published by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority in March this year,...
Across many industries, site operators are pushing for more sustainable approaches to safety. There is only so much you can do to reduce your own environmental impact, however, before you need to look to your...
Drops prevention might not be the first area that comes to mind when considering sustainability. Drops prevention best practice has long promoted a holistic approach, however, which targets waste and helps...
A safety culture is not created overnight, but it remains one of the most cost-effective and powerful tools at the disposal of industrial organisations when tackling safety issues such as Drops. In Why...
Industrial assets are found all around the world, in some of the harshest environmental conditions. This includes hot areas, which pose a unique set of challenges for operators. Operators expect rapid access...
Generic nets often fit poorly with an increased risk of failure during a drop; nets that are not designed to secure a specific fixture often serve to make worksites less saf In an aim to raise...
South East Asia is a major hub for the energy sector, with many offshore assets relying on safe and reliable helicopter transfers to operate effectively. Asset owners in the region are reassessing their safety...
Dropsafe has many years of expertise developing safety products to the highest standard. As a result, we know that effective R&D is underpinned by consistent engagement with customers to understand their...
‘Safety culture’, at first glance, might seem an ill-defined concept. Most people have some idea of what it is, but in reality, it is a concrete, specific and vital part of best practice Drops prevention...
Not all Drops prevention products are equal. That said, a lack of standardisation can make it difficult for buyers to differentiate between solutions on the market. This challenge partly stems from a...
Mike Rice, Dropsafe Commercial Director In Drops prevention, standards need to be high, because safety is about people. Not just personnel, but also families and colleagues. Drops incidents can have...
Mike Rice, Dropsafe Commercial Director Drops prevention is an ever-present, dynamic challenge, which must continuously evolve to keep pace with industry requirements. In 2021, Dropsafe launched two exciting...
In Drops prevention, ensuring that safety securing Nets are the right size for the objects they enclose saves lives. Drops can occur when equipment and fixtures such as lights and CCTV cameras come loose and...
On offshore oil and gas (O&G) rigs, working at height is commonplace. Carabiners have long been used both during rope access operations and to secure equipment at height – including safety...
In today’s world, digital identification is everywhere. From QR codes in warehouses to contactless payments, quickly verifying the identity of people and objects makes daily processes more streamlined...
Drops risks continually evolve, and so too must prevention systems. Enter the new Dropsafe Net, an enhanced version of Dropsafe’s original, industry-leading secondary retention device. By adding the triple...
Australia is a key industrial hub in Asia-Pacific, including heavy industries such as mining and oil and gas. Safety is critical in these environments, so we caught up with Joe Hischar, Managing Director of...
What should safety managers look for when procuring an affordable Barrier system to mitigate Drops risks at their sites? How can operators reduce long-term expenditure while improving safety? Mike Rice,...
A key element of ensuring safe operations in industries such as oil and gas, renewables and maritime is reliable, unbiased inspections to validate and fine tune operators’ HSE strategies. We talked to Koen...
What is a toolbox talk? A toolbox talk, sometimes referred to as a tailgate meeting, is an informal meeting focusing on safety topics relating to a specific job, including workplace hazards and safe work...
Spanish industrial safety has undergone rapid improvements in recent years, but the fundamentals of mitigating Drops remain the same. We sat down with Raúl Jiménez, Sales Manager at our Iberian distributor...
Dropsafe recently launched its Helideck Perimeter Safety Net to support offshore operators as they continue to improve the safety of their assets. We sat down with Dan to discuss what went into developing the...
The danger of using counterfeit safety products goes beyond product failure, and costs time and money, as well as potential injury or loss of life. Safety Standards On a global scale, health and safety in the...
We are facing a truly unprecedented situation with the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As people across the world are still being affected by COVID-19, we want to reach out and update you on how...
Industry safety, specifically within the power sector, is a growing point of focus in China, especially given the country’s overall industrial safety record. An increase in incident frequency, together with...
Mike Rice, Dropsafe Commercial Director Here we are in October 2020 – and for many key markets around the world, that signals harsher weather. There’s now a concerted effort to deliver crucial...
Drops prevention best practice in Malaysia and beyond: A Q&A with Jonathan Chia, Business Development Manager, Daya Singa As momentum in Drops prevention in South East Asia continues to build, the O&G...
While the global pandemic has caused major disruption across many critical industries, it has undoubtedly created a renewed focus on health and safety. As lockdowns are gradually eased in a number of markets,...
We sat down with our Americas Business Development Manager, Brady Moore, to gain an insight into the state of play in Drops prevention in the region. The discussion covered the differences between industries,...
Dropsafe has recently signed several agreements with prominent distributors in several markets, demonstrating the appetite in a range of markets across a diverse array of industries, especially offshore...
Mike Rice, Commercial Director, Dropsafe A phrase that gets thrown around the health and safety sector is ‘you can’t put a price on safety’. While this may intend to draw attention to the need for...
This summer the Dropsafe team has attended a number of industry events across the Offshore Energy, Mining and Oil & Gas industries. We have travelled from Australia to Aberdeen to Amsterdam meeting site...
Workers’ injuries because of dropped or falling objects occur all too often in British Columbia. According to Joseph Wong Worksafe BC Statistical Services, 2,012 workers were struck by falling objects in...
Cost should not be a barrier to Dropped Object risk mitigation, says Dropsafe, but HSE decision makers need more clarity on the quality of critical safety...
What practical advice does the G+ Global Offshore Wind DROPS Reliable Securing Booklet for Offshore Wind offer for a best practice approach to mitigate Dropped Object risk? In June 2019, G+ Global Offshore...
Come and meet Dropsafe at stand G145 to discuss the best practice approaches to preventing Dropped Object incidents in Australian mining Dropsafe, the leading global provider of Dropped Object prevention...
Mike Rice, Commercial Director, Dropsafe Safety has always been a priority in the rapidly growing offshore wind sector, but in June the Global Offshore Wind conference in London saw the issue of Dropped...
Mike Rice, Commercial Director, Dropsafe This week, the offshore wind energy industry will gather in London at Renewable UK’s Global Offshore Wind conference, and for the first time, the threat of Dropped...
As explored in our recent whitepaper ‘Slipping Through the Cracks’, the economic and safety arguments for installing robust and versatile barrier systems to mitigate Dropped Object risks are clear. Given...
For those of us working in HSE-focused roles, a common phrase like ‘you can’t put a price on safety’ is distinctly unhelpful. On the one hand, this implies a refusal to acknowledge that the budget of an...
1. The promotion period of “The “Dropsafe x Pacsafe eco-awareness” Lucky Draw Campaign” (the “Campaign”) is from 25 March 2020 11:00 am to 30 April 2020 11:59pm (Hong Kong Time) (the “Campaign...
Poor housekeeping practices frequently result in padlocks being misplaced or temporarily stored at height on workbenches, walkways, beams etc. and are regularly highlighted as dropped objects in ‘Hazard...
Empowering Drops Prevention: A Dropsafe Handbook is a guide on Drops prevention that provides a practical resource for power generation operators, ensuring that plant and turnaround managers are...
This chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the importance of securing mobile elevated work platforms in the PowerGen sector. Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) are an essential piece of...
This chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the part human factors can play in the PowerGen sector and how best to tackle them. Anyone can make a mistake. When working at height, however, a mistake...
This chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the obstacles present in the PowerGen sector and how best to overcome them. By considering the root cause of the ten most common obstacles and giving...
This chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the risks posed by dropped tools in the Power Gen Sector. Power plant maintenance routinely involves personnel working at height across multiple levels....
This chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the importance of drops prevention barrier systems, and the role they play at a Power Gen worksite. Drops prevention barrier systems attach along the...
This Chapter of the Power Generation Handbook looks at the fundamentals of dropped object prevention best practice in the Power Gen Sector. Plant and facility managers in the Power Generation industry have a...
This first chapter of the Power Generation handbook looks at the frequency and impact of dropped objects in the Power Gen Sector and how to create a safer worksite. Power Generation is turning a corner. As the...
Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme Global Resource Centre Find out more about Dropped Object prevention online with DROPS:...