dropped-objects-prevention

Generate DROPS surveys, registers, securing standards, and exclusion zones per DROPS Recommended Practice 2017.

1|Updated Jun 14, 2026
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Skill: dropped-objects-prevention
Source: https://github.com/ashley-eyekyam/hse-leadership-skills/tree/main/skills/dropped-objects-prevention
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ashley-eyekyam/hse-leadership-skills --skill dropped-objects-prevention

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Generic AI-generated dropped-objects prevention paperwork is often rejected by regulators: it is vague, defaults to PPE-only controls like "wear hard hats below" with no reliable securing or exclusion zones, includes unvetted consequence bands, and may leak personal or health data. This Skill eliminates those failures by forcing task specificity, applying the hierarchy of controls, de-identifying sensitive data, and requiring domain-expert review before any output is produced.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reliable-securing-led DROPS artifacts: Produces DROPS surveys, dropped-object registers with static/dynamic object taxonomy, reliable-securing controls (primary fixing + secondary retention), and exclusion zones per DROPS Recommended Practice 2017, IADC HSE Guidelines Section 16, and API RP 2D/54. PPE is treated only as a residual control, never the headline.
  • Structured intake for absolute specificity: Refuses vague requests like "the platform" or "looks secured" by forcing users to provide a named installation/area, survey scope, at-height items, and existing securing status before any drafting begins.
  • Compliant, defensible output: Uses the public m·g·h impact energy method with user-supplied mass and fall height for consequence banding (never reproduces licensed DROPS Calculator thresholds), includes mandatory de-identification of all personal and health data, and requires SME sign-off prior to delivery.
  • Use Case: For an offshore drilling operator, use this Skill to run a DROPS survey for a drilling derrick, build a register of static and dynamic dropped objects, set reliable-securing standards for at-height fittings, and define exclusion zones for tripping operations.

Quick Start

Use the dropped-objects-prevention skill to run a DROPS survey for the Platform Bravo drilling derrick, build a dropped-object register for the monkeyboard fingerboard latch pin and racking-board light fittings, set reliable-securing controls, and define exclusion zones for at-height work.

Frequently Asked Questions about dropped-objects-prevention

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a DROPS-compliant dropped objects prevention plan for offshore work?

Create a DROPS-compliant dropped objects prevention plan by defining reliable-securing controls, static/dynamic object registers, and exclusion zones per DROPS Recommended Practice 2017, ensuring PPE is only a residual control.

Why does generic AI-generated dropped objects paperwork get rejected by HSE regulators?

Generic dropped objects paperwork is rejected by HSE regulators because it defaults to PPE-only controls, lacks reliable securing and exclusion zones, uses unvetted consequence bands, and fails to meet IADC HSE Guidelines Section 16 requirements.

How do you calculate dropped object impact energy for a DROPS survey?

Calculate dropped object impact energy for a DROPS survey using the public m·g·h formula with user-supplied mass and fall height inputs to determine consequence banding, avoiding licensed DROPS Calculator thresholds.

Can I use this DROPS survey tool for at-height industrial work outside offshore oil and gas?

Yes, you can use this DROPS survey tool for marine and at-height industrial work outside offshore oil and gas, as it applies API RP 2D/54 standards for defining exclusion zones and reliable-securing controls.

What information do I need to provide for a dropped objects register?

For a dropped objects register, you must provide a named installation, survey scope, specific at-height items, existing securing status, and mass and fall height inputs for impact energy calculations.

Does the dropped objects prevention process de-identify personal data in safety reports?

Yes, the dropped objects prevention process includes mandatory de-identification of all personal and health data before generating DROPS artifacts, requiring SME sign-off to ensure regulatory alignment and data privacy.