Sharing information about dropped object accidents, their causes and the solutions
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23 Feb 2019
Online Resources for the Promotion of Dropped Object Accident Prevention droppedobjectsafetyresources…
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Why Everyone Needs a Drops Prevention Program
Webinar - March 26, 2020
How to create a comprehensive Drops Prevention Program
constructionbusinessowner.co…
VIA @CBOMagazine @puresafetygroup @isea_safety @PASMALtd
#healthandsafety #workingatheight
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Dropped Object Safety Resources retweeted
10 Feb 2020
Here are 5 Big Facts to Know About ANSI/ISEA 121-2018!
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Dropped objects are in the top 10 causes of injury in the oil and gas industry.
Would the collection of statistics for dropped/falling object accidents by @H_S_E help to raise awareness? (The US already does!) @alisonthewliss @britsafe @IOGP_News @stephenctimms @RachaelMaskell
The Human Factors of Working at Height Safety.
If an organization doesn’t have a practical plan to deal with human factors then it’s not doing enough to protect employees working at heights.
VIA @OccHealthSafety
#healthandsafety @SafeStart
ohsonline.com/articles/2020/…
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27 Feb 2020
A 2kg hammer dropped from 6m has an impact of roughly a concrete mixer.
In the UK, there are no regulations that define the mandatory use of tethering tools.
@H_S_E @safetylog @BuildingLaw @SHPOnline @britsafe @SafetyHealthMag
premierconstructionnews.com/… #healthandsafety
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Dropped Object Safety Resources retweeted
25 Feb 2020
WORKING AT HEIGHT: Considering the risks and putting in place sensible measures to manage them is an important part of working safely at height. Whether you're an employer or employee, our step-by-step guide can help: bit.ly/2wA4Yxl
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21 Feb 2020
Building Safety Month aims to raises awareness about building safety and building safety building codes to help prevent accidents such as falls and injury from falling objects
iccsafe.org/building-safety-…
@ICCTLukasik @IntlCodeCouncil #healthandsafety
21 Feb 2020
Being severely injured by a falling object is a risk construction workers face daily. Many falling object accidents at construction sites could have been prevented.
belluckfox.com/new-york-cons…
@BelluckFox #healthandsafety
21 Feb 2020
Falling objects safety advice from the government of the Australian Capital Territory...
In developing a risk assessment for particular project tasks, supervisors and workers should consider falling object hazards:
accesscanberra.act.gov.au/ap…
@actgovernment #healthandsafety
21 Feb 2020
Falling objects listed as a main cause of workplace accidents in new Bahrain statistics
newsofbahrain.com/bahrain/61…
@newsofbahrain @iGABahrain #healthandsafety
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21 Feb 2020
Get Ready for Building Safety Month 2020.
Campaign to focus on “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World.”
ecmweb.com/construction/arti…
@ecmweb @IntlCodeCouncil #healthandsafety
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19 Feb 2020
The ABS Guide for Dropped Object Prevention for Offshore Units and Installations includes a program of requirements and best practices to protect assets, personnel and working environments from dropped object incidents.
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@ABSeagle #droppedobjects
19 Feb 2020
Dropped objects is the 3rd-leading cause of injuries on jobsites and not only results in worker fatalities and injuries, but damage to equipment & the environment
#NSCExpo @NSCsafety @SafetyHealthMag @puresafetygroup
safetyandhealthmagazine.com/…
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Dropsafe and Van Dam Ink Deal for European Offshore Wind. Offshore wind sector is subject to significant dropped object risks..
offshorewind.biz/2019/12/05/…
VIA @OffshoreWINDbiz @VanDam_BV @Dropsafe_
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@WindEurope @AWEA
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Trends in ... tool tethers, safety tools and knives; how tethers are used – and the tools they’re used for – is expanding rapidly
safetyandhealthmagazine.com/…
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#healthsandsafety #droppedobjects
11 Nov 2019
Tackling dropped objects in the U.S. energy sector
bicmagazine.com/departments/…
Dropped object risks must be carefully managed to protect the safety of personnel
VIA @BICMagazine @Dropsafe_
#oilandgas #safety #safetyfirst @IPAAaccess @US_OGA @offshoreenergyt @IOGP_News
@IGU_News
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theogm.com/2019/10/09/droppe…
The offshore Oil & Gas sector urgently needs a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the risks of Dropped Objects (Drops) are mitigated effectively prior to and during decommissioning.
VIA @TheOGM #oilandgas #droppedobjects
Dropped Object Safety Resources retweeted
20 Aug 2019
Protect yourself against dropped tool & object incidents by REMOVING the risk. A GRIPPS on-site audit provides the intel you need to effectively manage any at-height risks on your project. Find out more at: bit.ly/2MpSIq0
#ConquerGravity✊
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14 Aug 2019
Falling-object hazards, a guide to prevention (pdf)
- Physically stop the object from falling
- Change the way you work so that objects can’t fall
VIA @IHSAnews
ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/fa…
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14 Aug 2019
osha.gov/oshstats/commonstat…
In the US in 2017, the 2nd leading causes of private sector worker deaths (excluding highway collisions) in the construction industry were ‘struck by object’
Via @OSHA_DOL
@EU_OSHA
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