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SAFETY OFFSHORE DROPPED OBJECTS

Stopdrop Tooling

Multi-component tools can be designed to ensure that when they are suitably tethered and used by a competent individual, they are safe for working at height.

Stopdrop Tooling

Mike O'Berry, the GOM Public Affairs Offcer at BSEE says the Bureau has seen an uptick in reported incidents involving dropped objects, with more than 60% of the re- ported dropped objects related to crane activities.

On average, BSEE receives fve lifting incident reports each week, with approximately 17% of lifting incidents involving a dropped load. Approximately 90% occur during routine or recurring lifts. “BSEE believes that a continued focus on safety must go beyond simple com- pliance with regulations and toward the adoption of a meaningful safety culture that permeates all offshore en- ergy activities.”

Stopdrop Tooling courtesy of BW LPG july/august 2023 OFFSHORE ENGINEER 27