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DROPS Metaverse VR Experience

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DROPS Metaverse VR Experience
DROPS Metaverse VR Experience: An Overview The DROPS Metaverse VR Experience stands as a dynamic 4-hour workshop. It aims to heighten awareness and foster a deep emotional connection to the subject of dropped object hazards, known as DROPS. This workshop also showcases the potential of virtual reality in enhancing training and boosting productivity. Notably, the core curriculum draws inspiration from the DROPS Virtual Reality Training, a collaborative effort with Shell Malaysia. What Participa...
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DROPS Bow Tie

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The Bow Tie Model and Dropped Objects: Risk Management's Comprehensive Approach The bow tie model serves as a pivotal tool in risk management, offering insights into managing specific risks. In the industrial context of dropped objects, this model provides a holistic perspective on potential causes, preventive actions, and resulting consequences. Understanding the DROPS Bow Tie Structure At its core, the bow tie model mirrors its namesake. The central knot symbolizes the undesired event or ha...
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Galvanic Corrosion and DROPS

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Bolt rusted by Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic Corrosion: The Overlooked Risk of Dropped Objects in Industries Galvanic corrosion, often discussed in material science contexts, has direct and sometimes overlooked implications for industries: the risk of dropped objects. When different metals, such as steel and aluminum, come into contact in moist environments, the aluminum, being more reactive, starts to corrode, while the steel remains largely unaffected.Imagine a steel machine with an aluminum certification plate riveted onto...
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DROPS Hierarchy of Controls

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DROPS Hierarchy of Controls
In industrial settings, especially elevated platforms like offshore rigs or construction sites, the looming threat of dropped objects is undeniable. These hazards span from immediate dangers, such as injuries or fatalities, to equipment damage, operational disruptions, and financial implications. The Hierarchy of Controls provides a structured pathway to navigate and mitigate these multifaceted risks.https://youtu.be/lkmUNkizp7M?si=6swC88E-SoRY5OQfAnimation by Reuzer  Elimination: The F...
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Dropped Objects in Industrial Operations

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Working at height environment
Dropped Objects in Industrial Operations: Unpacking Definitions and ImplicationsIn industrial operations, seemingly minor incidents like dropped objects can lead to significant consequences. At first glance, you might dismiss a dropped object as a trivial event. However, when you factor in the heights and environments of many industrial tasks, the potential dangers become clear. An object, whether small like a component or larger like a piece of equipment, can cause serious damage or injury ...
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DROPS Training

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Importance of DROPS Training DROPS Training is crucial for a variety of reasons. It's an important part of ensuring safety in industries where the risk of dropped objects is high, such as construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and others. Here's why DROPS training is so important:Reducing Risk of Injuries and Fatalities: Dropped objects, especially in industries that involve work at height, can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Effective DROPS training can greatly reduce these...
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