Drops Awareness Training Course
Drops Awareness Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95, ANSI Z359, and DROPS Guidelines standards.
Main Service Location
Course Title
Drops Awareness
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Assessment Criteria
Knowledge Assessment
Service Category
Training, assessment, and certification services.
Service Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
3 Years (Extendable)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi
Interactive Learning Methods
3 Years (Extendable)
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Outline
1. Dropped Object Fundamentals and Impact Hazards
Dropped Object Physics including (gravitational acceleration, impact energy, terminal velocity, momentum transfer)
Impact Consequences including (fatal injuries, serious harm, equipment damage, operational disruption)
Common Drop Scenarios including (tool drops, equipment failure, weather-related, human error)
Regulatory Framework including (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95, ANSI Z359, DROPS Guidelines, industry standards)
2. Tool and Equipment Securing Techniques
Tethering Systems including (tool lanyards, retractable tethers, anchor points, attachment methods)
Tool Selection including (tetherable tools, captive fasteners, magnetic tools, weight considerations)
Securing Methods including (primary securing, secondary securing, tertiary securing, redundant systems)
Equipment Categories including (hand tools, power tools, consumables, personal items, temporary equipment)
3. Hazard Assessment and Risk Management
Drops Risk Assessment including (drop potential, consequence severity, exposure frequency, risk calculation)
Work Area Evaluation including (elevation assessment, personnel exposure, equipment vulnerability, environmental factors)
Risk Matrix Application including (probability determination, consequence evaluation, risk ranking, control prioritization)
Mitigation Strategies including (engineering controls, administrative controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), elimination techniques)
4. Exclusion Zones and Personnel Protection
Exclusion Zone establishment including (drop radius calculation, safety perimeters, access control, signage requirements)
Warning Systems including (visual barriers, audible alarms, communication protocols, hazard identification)
Personnel Protection including (hard hat requirements, PPE specifications, safety positioning, awareness training)
Traffic Management including (pedestrian control, vehicle restrictions, equipment movement, coordination procedures)
5. Inspection and Maintenance Protocols
Equipment Inspection including (visual examination, functional testing, wear assessment, damage identification)
Maintenance Schedules including (preventive maintenance, replacement criteria, testing intervals, documentation requirements)
Quality Assurance including (inspection standards, competency requirements, audit procedures, performance monitoring)
Record Keeping including (inspection logs, maintenance records, incident documentation, compliance tracking)
6. Safety Culture and Continuous Improvement
Behavioral Safety including (hazard awareness, personal responsibility, peer intervention, safety conversations)
Safety Culture development including (leadership commitment, employee engagement, shared accountability, learning environment)
Incident Management including (reporting procedures, investigation methods, corrective actions, lessons learned)
Performance Monitoring including (leading indicators, lagging indicators, trend analysis, improvement planning)
Targeted Audience
Construction Workers operating at elevated positions
Offshore Personnel working on platforms and vessels
Maintenance Technicians performing overhead work
Safety Officers managing dropped object prevention programs
Crane Operators and Riggers handling equipment at height
Supervisors overseeing work at height operations
Project Managers ensuring site safety compliance
Training Coordinators developing drops prevention curricula
Knowledge Assessment
Dropped object theory evaluations including (DROPS Guidelines, impact physics, regulatory requirements, hazard recognition)
Tool securing assessments including (tethering techniques, equipment selection, securing methods, system redundancy)
Risk assessment exercises including (drops evaluation, consequence analysis, mitigation strategies, control measures)
Safety culture testing including (behavioral awareness, incident reporting, continuous improvement, performance monitoring)
Key Learning Objectives
Understand dropped object fundamentals and impact hazard recognition
Implement effective tool and equipment securing techniques and tethering systems
Apply comprehensive hazard assessment and Drops Risk Assessment methodologies
Execute proper exclusion zone establishment and personnel protection procedures
Develop effective inspection and maintenance protocols for securing equipment
Apply appropriate safety culture and behavioral change strategies for drops prevention
Implement incident reporting and investigation procedures for dropped object events
Apply continuous improvement and lessons learned integration for drops prevention programs
Course Overview
This comprehensive Drops Awareness Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for preventing dropped objects and managing impact hazards in construction, industrial, and offshore environments. The course covers fundamental dropped object prevention principles along with hands-on techniques for tool securing, hazard assessment, and safety zone management.
Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95 Personal Protective Equipment, ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standards, DROPS (Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme) Guidelines, API RP 14F Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms, and NORSOK S-002 Working Environment to ensure comprehensive dropped object prevention and worker protection. This course combines theoretical dropped object concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their operational environment while emphasizing hazard prevention and safety culture.
Practical Assessment
Tool tethering demonstration including (lanyard attachment, anchor point selection, securing verification, system testing)
Hazard assessment exercise including (drop potential evaluation, risk calculation, exclusion zone establishment)
Inspection procedures practice including (equipment examination, damage identification, documentation completion)
Safety intervention simulation including (hazard recognition, corrective actions, communication protocols, incident prevention)
Why Choose This Course?
Essential dropped object prevention competency development
Comprehensive tool securing and tethering expertise
Professional hazard assessment and risk management skills
Industry-recognized safety protocol implementation
Practical safety culture and behavioral change training
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.