Eliminating Dropped Objects at the Worksite Allen Smith, DROPS GLOBAL Eliminating Dropped Objects at the Worksite Allen Smith, DROPS GLOBAL
ABOUT DROPS: dropsonline.org Oil & Gas Industry Workgroup focused 100% on dropped object prevention Globally active, member-funded and non-profit making Leading FREE online global resource for best practice and guidance in dropped object prevention Addressing all aspects, disciplines and interactions of the full Oil and Gas supply chain, including the Transportation and Marine sector Regular Worldwide Forums, Committee Meetings, Presentations and Training Events Committed to learning, sharing and collaborating with all industry sectors that face similar challenges, eg Construction, Mining, Renewables, Manufacturing
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WHERE CAN DROPS INFLUENCE OTHERS? Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operations, Inspection, Repair, Maintenance, Decommissioning Fixed and Mobile Structural Components, Machinery, Ancillaries Lifting Activities, Plans, Procedures, Inspections of Loads Hazard Identification (Collisions, Loadings, Environmental Factors etc) Securing of Tools and Equipment at Height Service, Transportation and Supply Chain SHARING COMMON OBJECTIVES & LESSONS LEARNED
Eliminate injury to people and damage sustained to equipment due to dropped objects throughout the full supply chain; Ultimately to deliver a second-nature dropped objects prevention strategy. COMMON BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS GUIDANCE COMMITMENT POLICIES RESOURCES OBJECTIVES
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A COMMON APPROACH DEFINITIONS RISK ASSESSMENTS CALCULATOR CONTROLS ROLES SMS BRIDGING ZONE MANAGEMENT MONITORING TRAINING SURVEY & INSPECTION WORKSITE HAZARD MANAGEMENT REPORTING
DROPPED OBJECT CONSEQUENCES Injuries and Fatalities Dropped Objects account for around 35% of all safety related incidents (and one of TOP 3 causes of injury and fatality in the Oil & Gas Industry) accounts for a significant number of HiPo s and Near Misses Equipment/Environmental Damage Dropped Objects cause damage to plant and equipment, critical items too, even on the seabed. Reputational Damage Not good for business Most likely places on the body to be struck by dropped objects? 1. Hands 2. Feet 3. Arms 4. Legs 5. Torso 6. Abdomen 7. Head HSE REVIEW OF INCIDENTS DURING LIFTING 2017
DROPPED OBJECT DEFINITIONS Dropped Object any item / object that falls from its previous position (from any height, but not including a person falling from height) Static Dropped Object any object that falls from its previous position under its own weight where Gravity takes over! Dynamic Dropped Object any object that falls from its previous position due to applied force from equipment / machinery or moving object collisions, snagging, wind, pressure, electrical or human energy sources too Includes objects that can fall due to failure caused by repeated cyclic loading, environmental factors and movement vibration, temperature, heave and so on
DROPPED OBJECT CAUSES Poor Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Inadequate Design (not addressing Dropped Object potential) Poor Behaviours (and people walking by unsafe acts/conditions) Inadequate Inspection, Repair and Maintenance Redundant / Neglected / Homemade Tools and Equipment Failed Fixtures and Fittings / Corrosion / Vibration Overloading / Incorrect or Improper Use of Equipment and Tools Inappropriate Procedures / Not Following Procedures Inadequately Stored / Secured Tools and Equipment Poor Housekeeping Environment (weather, sea motion) Planning and Operational Miscalculations.any others?
THE DROPS CALCULATOR 12m PREVENTING DROPPED OBJECTS 40 Joule Rule Weight/Mass (kg) x Height/Distance (m) x Gravitational Acceleration (9.8) =Joule >40J is likely to result in a recordable injury or worse. 0.5kg 0.75kg 1.4kg
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Engineered Controls Procedures Training / Awareness Barricades PPE Preventive Controls may already exist! PREVENTING DROPPED OBJECTS New Controls must be assessed and monitored. (Change Management)
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Eliminate, Substitute, Control (preventive / mitigating): PREVENTING DROPPED OBJECTS o o o o o o o o o o o o o Induction, Training, Competence Continuous Hazard Awareness, Observations, Stop Work Authority Job Plan, Job Safety Analysis, PTW, Procedures Management of Distractions, Management of Change Equipment Manufacturer Recommendations / Codes / Standards Reliable Securing - PRIMARY FIXINGS & SECONDARY RETENTION Control of Tools and Equipment at Height Survey and Inspection, Maintenance, Certification (eg Colour Coding) Collision Checks / Checklists Cargo Handling / Securing for Adverse Weather Conditions Drop Zones and Restricted Access Areas / No Go Zones SAFETY SECURING SYSTEMS, Barriers, Guards and Nets PPE and Communications
RELIABLE SECURING PRINCIPLES Primary Fixing, Secondary Retention and Safety Securing PRIMARY FIXINGS Nuts, bolts, screws Clamps, Pins, Hinges Brackets, Turnbuckles Welds SECONDARY RETENTION Safety Pins Lock Wire Locking Nuts Locking Washers SAFETY SECURING Securing wire Connectors Nets and Baskets Safety Chains
INSPECTION Static Drop Potential? Dynamic Drop Potential? Human Error? Moving / Hinged Parts? Snagging? Vibration? Corrosion? Primary Securing? Secondary Retention? Safety Securing? Shock Load?
RED ZONE ACCESS Strictly controlled access, approval required from Area Authority (permit alone does not authorise access); Only personnel required for the task; Minimise exposure, identify step back areas; Personnel aware of all moving machinery and other hazards; Appropriate plan in place for ALL activities; No personnel may join a task without a Tool Box Talk.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AT HEIGHT
STOP THE JOB, COMMUNICATIONS AND DROPS VIGILANCE Static/Dynamic Potential during any task? Then STOP the Job! JSAs Discuss and Identify Drops Hazards, how they might occur and how they can be prevented Toolbox Talks always include a discussion about Drops Hazards Safety Meetings present findings and incidents Hazard Hunts look for loose, unnecessary items at height or missing fittings, damaged fixtures or equipment. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Understanding DROPS is Critical MANAGEMENT OF DROPS IN ALL DISCIPLINES AND ACTIVITIES
dropsonline.org ACTIVE AND ENGAGING LEADERSHIP Continually raise awareness throughout the Supply Chain (share Reliable Securing booklet) Exploit the resources available on the DROPS website (campaigns, guidance etc) Apply DROPS Best Practice and Guidance in all activities (particularly when working at height) Ensure all job steps follow the fundamentals of Task Risk Assessment (and Hierarchy of Control) Enforce basic safe working practices Question robustness of fixings Keep DROPS at the forefront of the Business.
Thank You Allen Smith, DROPS GLOBAL Eliminating Dropped Objects at the Worksite Allen Smith, DROPS GLOBAL