Hong Kong, September 13th – Dropsafe has unveiled an enhanced version of their steel wire mesh Net, incorporating an additional layer of security and traceability to a pivotal component of safety equipment. This new range of Nets represents a paradigm shift for industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and mining, enhancing their ability to mitigate the risk of human error.

      The focal point of dropped object prevention initiatives across industrial sites worldwide is safety securing. In such environments, fixtures like lights and cameras can become dislodged due to corrosion or impacts, potentially causing harm to personnel or equipment. An illustrative case, highlighted by IMCA, involved a 6kg (13.2lbs) floodlight plummeting 4.5m (14′ 7″) due to corrosion. Concealed beneath paintwork, no secondary retention solution was in place. Drops prevention nets, encasing and tethering objects at elevation to secure attachment points, serve to mitigate Drops-related risks and their potential consequences for personnel, equipment, finances, and reputation.

      Dropsafe Nets have been embraced by over 300 prominent energy corporations worldwide and have become the favored method for secondary securing across a spectrum of industrial sectors. Valuable insights from these users have directly influenced the novel Net design, preserving key attributes such as high-quality stainless steel construction, a versatile range of sizes, and tool-free installation, while enhancing security measures.

      At the core of the research and development process lay the carabiner, a commonplace component across various industries. Dropsafe identified areas for enhancement, especially since conventional carabiners may not entirely align with the distinct technical and usability demands of Drops prevention or endure the rigors of harsh operational environments, such as offshore energy installations.

      This comprehensive evaluation culminated in the inception of the Trisafe™ Carabiner, a reimagined iteration that bolsters security through its innovative 'triple action' mechanism, thwarting inadvertent openings.

      Navigating challenges in offshore environments, encompassing frigid weather and cumbersome gloves leading to compromised dexterity, was also a priority. The Trisafe™ Carabiner integrates an auto-locking spring to facilitate easy one-handed operation, significantly reducing the likelihood of human error even in adverse conditions.

       Remaining aligned with best practices in Drops prevention, the new Dropsafe Net integrates an updated Choke Plate housing an embedded RFID chip. This digital amalgamation provides safety teams with heightened visibility into Nets, enabling digital recording and verification of installations and inspections, thus safeguarding operators' investments for the future.

      Allen Smith, representing DROPS global, affirmed: “Dropsafe, similar to many other members of the DROPS initiative, is proactively responsive to user feedback from real-world settings. These latest enhancements to their portfolio exemplify meticulous attention to DROPS Reliable Securing principles, addressing robust product fastenings for dynamic working environments. The evolution of the net system incorporates features likely to stimulate analogous advancements in equipment and tool design, especially where these are deployed or utilized at elevated heights.”

       Mike Rice, Dropsafe Commercial Director, concluded: “At Dropsafe, our ethos is to critically assess accepted best practices, as this can catalyze groundbreaking innovations with far-reaching applications. Simultaneously, we recognized the necessity to retain the quality and long-term cost-effectiveness that established the Dropsafe Net as an industry-leading solution.

      “By reenvisioning the carabiner for challenging industrial settings, we succeeded in imbuing extra safety and user-friendliness without additional costs for the customer. Through the RFID tag, we provide users with the means to realize substantial efficiency gains in deploying and maintaining their indispensable safety assets.”

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