DROPPED OBJECT SAFETY NEWS
- Bureau Veritas calls for greater focus on dropped object prevention
With new statistics revealing the stark danger presented by falling objects, an issue which is being amplified by the UK’s increasingly extreme weather, Bureau Veritas is calling on the construction industry to ensure they have a robust object prevention strategy in place. - New safety guidelines for dropped object prevention at offshore sites
G+, a global health and safety organization for the offshore wind industry, has compiled much-needed safety recommendations for wind-farm owners and operators on the risks posed by dropped objects - Testing house calls for dropped objects to climb safety agenda
Bureau Veritas, the testing, inspection and certification organisation, is calling on the construction industry to devise news strategies to better mitigate the risks of falling objects. - The danger of dropped objects at mine sites
According to Safe Work Australia, falling objects were the second largest workplace killer between 2010-2014, resulting in 125 workplace fatalities and over 15,000 serious compensations claims - Falling objects spur call for prevention efforts in Hangzhou after two cases reported
Growing public call to strengthen prevention and accountability for falling objects and those thrown from tall buildings after two children were hit within a week - Progress being made with work at height safety, but work remains to be done
Tim Bissett, Technical Manager for Fall Protection at MSA Safety shares his thoughts on the APPG’s suggestions for keeping the 10 million people in the UK that work at height safe - DROPS Oman Forum stresses importance of dropped object prevention
The inaugural edition of DROPS — Dropped Object Prevention Forum was held at Sheraton Oman Hotel under the auspices of Shaikh Khalid bin Omar al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Services. - New American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions
ANSI/ISEA 121 recognized the benefit of active controls to prevent falling objects by tying them off or containing them while at heights
- Scaffolding Magazine - Global height safety company ‘Stop the Drops’ rebrands
Global safety company ‘Stop the Drops’ have rebranded and are offering new and exciting products and innovations to industry workers... - Windpower Engineering and Development - Meet the enhanced GWO training standards
Every construction site presents certain risks or hazards and this is particularly true of wind sites. Wind farms pose a safety challenge to techs and engineers because of the chance of falls and dropped objects... - Windpower Engineering and Development - Dropped objects remain a hazard in offshore wind
Dropsafe, a global provider of dropped objects prevention technology for the energy and resources markets, has reported on the risk posed by dropped objects to the health and safety track record of the renewable energy industry... - Offshore Wind Journal - Dropped objects ‘a neglected hazard’ in offshore wind industry
Dropped object incidents continue to threaten the safety of offshore wind technicians and potentially affect financial performance and stakeholder reputation, and the sector lags behind others on reporting and mitigation, it is claimed. - Energy Voice - OPINION: It’s time to take a lead in dropped objects prevention
Ensuring the highest possible safety standards has always been a priority for Oil and Gas, particularly in drilling operations. But now, more than ever, the industry is being reminded of the importance of mitigating Dropped Object risks as stacked rigs are brought out of retirement and returned to operations... - Occupational Health and Safety - ANSI Approves Publication of Dropped Objects Standard
ANSI/ISEA 121-2018: American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions aims to reduce workplace accidents, injuries, and deaths related to falling objects