DROPS awareness — nothing falls from height.
A 1 kg tool dropped from 30 m hits with the force of a small car. Our DROPS course covers tool tethering, secondary retention, drop-zone management and the DROPS energy calculator.
What you’ll learn.
Six core modules covered through theory, practical exercises and real-world case studies.
DROPS Calculator
Mass-x-height energy calculation
Static vs Dynamic Drops
Failed equipment vs handled drops
Tool Tethering
Lanyards, wrist tethers, shoulder loops
Secondary Retention
Backup retention on installed equipment
Drop-Zone Barriers
Excluding people from below
DROPS Inspection
Periodic structural/loose item surveys
Codes & standards.
Course content is aligned with the international and Omani standards listed below.
Looking for the full Academy programme?
Our training partner Petroleum Training Institute (PTI Oman) delivers full-curriculum HSE academies, OPITO-aligned programmes and accredited certificates. Browse the full catalogue and enrol online.
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