Falling or dropped objects pose risks to people in workplaces of all kinds, and are especially dangerous on industrial and hazardous area sites. Equipment, material, tools and debris that can fall or be released sideways or upwards are considered falling objects.
What are falling or dropped objects?
Falling of dropped objects include:
- Objects falling from a structure, including scaffolding, tools, rocks, soils and bricks
- Objects falling from lifting machinery, a vehicle or other plant equipment
- Objects or material ejected while using machinery or hand tools
Dropped object prevention solutions
In partnership with Dropsafe, Teksal Safety provides dropped object prevention solutions, including:
- Dropsafe Barrier – Barrier system for guardrailing and stairways for permanent and temporary installations
- Dropsafe Nets – Safety nets that enclose and tether overhead fixtures
- Dropsafe Pouches – Safety nets attached to the user, which securely enclose and tether handheld items used at height
- Dropsafe Barricades – An access prevention system allowing good signage display and housekeeping measures
DROPSAFE BARRIERS
Designed to prevent dropped object incidents, the Dropsafe Barrier is a robust and versatile modular barrier system.
It consists of impact and heat-resistant panels, with small a honeycomb aperture.
It attaches along the inside of the guardrailing of elevated walkways, stairways and access ways of permanent or temporary structures, using a universal attaching system. In doing so, the Dropsafe Barrier prevents loose items slipping through cracks and falling from height
Features
- High impact resistance
- Small mesh aperture
- Designed for high winds
- Suitable for harsh environments
Benefits
- Instant safety solution compliant with relevant standards
- Fast & easy to install with minimal tools
- Fully tested & certified
- Closes gap in human error
- Fully recyclable
- Achieved ABS DOPP+ Type Approval
DROPSAFE NETS
Dropsafe Nets are safety devices that enclose and tether fixtures (eg lights, beacons, speakers, self-retracting lifelines, CCTV cameras, anodes, pipe clamps, etc) above staff or equipment to prevent dropped and falling objects.
Enhanced Safety Features
The new and improved Dropsafe Nets offer additional security and traceability – to help protect your people, plant and process.
They have been enhanced with the innovative Trisafe™ Carabiner and RFID-enabled choke plate.
The Trisafe™ Carabiner is a revolutionary design that significantly reduces human error and eliminates the shortcomings of traditional carabiners. Advancing best practice, the Trisafe™ triple-action opening, auto-locking mechanism is easy to use with one hand, making installation safer, faster, and more intuitive.
The choke plate has been updated to include an in-built RFID chip for improved traceability, and a more efficient, simpler inspection. Choke plates are critical for ensuring the securing cable can be pulled tight, enabling the Net to fit snugly around the fixture.
The nets are tested and certified to over 5 times the Safe Working Load (SWL). The nets are made from SUS 316 stainless steel, and to ensure an accurate fit, there are more than 100 sizes and installation toggles available.
They are reccommended by both DROPS online and SfS as drops prevention best practice.
Features
- SUS/AISI 316 stainless steel wire & components
- Designed & tested to over five times (5X) the product Safe Working Load (SWL)
- Withstands extreme temperatures from -40°C (-40°F) to 500°C (932°F)
- Able to retain most fixture mounting brackets (if SWL not exceeded)
Benefits
- Instant safety solution
- Triple action auto locking Trisafe™ Carabiner
- Fast & easy installation – no tools required
- In-built RFID chip for improved traceability
- Fully encloses & tethers fixtures
- Retains loose or dislodged items
- Available in a range of sizes (custom designs also available)
- Toggles ensure a snug fit for all fixture shapes
- Fully recyclable
- ABS approved for DOPP+
- Suitable for harsh environments
Industries
- Oil & Gas
- Mining
- Renewables
- Industrial
- Power Generation
- Marine
Fixture types
- Floodlights
- Flourescent / LED strip lights
- Nav/strobe lights
- Speakers/horns
- CCTV cameras
- Self-retracting lifelines
- Pipe clamps
- Anodes
- Junction Boxes
- Heat, smoke & CO2 detectors
Dropsafe Pouches
Dropsafe Pouches are safety devices designed to secure hand-held items used at-height (ie two-way radios, portable gas detectors, aerosol spray cans and multimeters).
The pouch fully encloses the item being secured and tethers it to the user, preventing it from being dropped or beoming falling objects hazard.
Features
- Designed and tested to over 2.5 times Safe Working Load (SWL)
- TPU-coated wires
- SUS/AISI 316 stainless steel wire and components
- Includes removable heavy duty belt clip
Benefits
- Instant safety solution
- Fully encloses and tethers item being secured
- Heavy duty belt clip allows versatile use of item
- Plastic-coated components to prevent item being scratched
- Versatility – can fit a variety of hand held items
- Fully recyclable
- Available in a range of sizes (custom designs also available)
Dropsafe Barricades
The Dropsafe Barricade is a fully customisable chain barricade system that enhances the health and safety of employees in high-risk environments, including oil & gas, mining, renewables, industrial, power generation and marine.
How does the Dropsafe Barricade work?
Designed to be modular, the flexible polymer chain system allows the interconnected chain links to be easily detached and reattached by hand to suit the distance of the cordoned area with no excess chain or wastage. It incorporates a non-trip base with a screw in post, polymer chain, attachable warning signs as well as a waterproof reflective pouch for displaying workplace safety documentation.
Features
- Suitable for harsh environments
- Durable weatherproof & reflective document pouch
- Attachable DANGER & CAUTION signs
- Fully customisable chain length
Benefits
- Effective solution to reinforce & enhance onsite safety
- Fast & easy with no tools required
- Modular design provides flexibility & adheres to good housekeeping practices
Dropped Object Prevention FAQs
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What size do the Dropsafe Barriers come in?
The large handrail panels are 1675mm x 800mm and the small panels are 1100mm x 800mm.
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Can the Dropsafe Barrier be used for permanent and temporary installations?
Yes. The Dropsafe Barrier system is designed for both permanent and temporary installations. The strength and durability of the Dropsafe Barrier makes it perfect for long-term use, while the patented attaching system’s easy removal and reinstallation makes it ideal for temporary installations, such as during maintenance periods.
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What tools do you need to install the Dropsafe Barrier?
The Dropsafe Barrier system has been designed for ease of installation with minimal tools. At most, an installation requires a flat-head screwdriver, push saw, file and side cutters.
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Is the Dropsafe Net one size?
No. We have more than 50 Dropsafe Nets, designed to suit different fixtures and mounting configurations. Each Dropsafe Net is designed and tested to a Safe Working Load (SWL) and to fit a specific fixture shape, size, and mounting configuration.
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Do you provide test certificates for each Dropsafe product?
Yes. Each Dropsafe product comes with a test certificate, referencing the assembled product and component tests.
Want to learn more about dropped object prevention?
For more information about these dropped object prevention products or any of our industrial safety solutions, call 1300 TEKSAL or email sales@teksal.com.au.
