Dropped Objects Inspection (DROPS)

Improve Safety

Inspections to identify and eliminate all the potentially life-threatening hazards that can be caused by dropped objects.

ModuSpec has created its own DROPS Audit checklist (Taking reference from “DROPS Reliable Securing’ best practices manual”).

The ModuSpec DROPS Audits are conducted by experienced professional DROPS Assessors with the skill to assist and eliminate all the potentially life-threatening hazards that can be caused by dropped objects. The DROPS Audit involves a detailed mast and associated equipment inspection along with an inspection of the elevated section of the drill floor substructure and other areas at height on the rig to identify potential hazards.

The ModuSpec DROPS Audit includes a DROPS Management System verification, a visual derrick inspection and an inspection covering all the equipment installed at height around the rig that is not an integral part of the structure on which it is mounted. 

The DROPS Audit will identify potential gaps from industry and client or operator’ requirements, hazards and review the drilling contractors’ Dropped Objects management system and its effective implementation.

A report is provided containing recommendations of any potential of dropped objects to reduce such hazards to ALARP. Photographs and appendices are included to contribute to a better understanding of the report.

The on-site inspections are carried out using the relevant ModuSpec Inspection Programme for Drilling Structures and Travelling Equipment. 

The audit includes an evaluation to highlight any gaps from client requirements, contractor’s understanding, and application of their program for reducing the risks of dropped objects.

All inspections will be conducted from latter’s, walkways and platforms – no rope access will be used.