A Neglected Hazard: Dropped Objects in the Offshore Wind Industry

Dropped object incidents continue to threaten technician safety, financial performance and stakeholder reputation – but the sector lags behind on reporting and mitigation

Dropsafe, a global provider of dropped objects prevention technology for the energy and resources markets, has reported on the risk posed by Dropped Objects to the health and safety track record of the renewable energy industry. Collating the latest data on Dropped Object incidents, Dropsafe’s white paper, The Neglected Hazard: A guide to Dropped Object risks in offshore wind shows that Dropped Objects are an ever-present, increasing threat to safe and cost-effective project development and operations in offshore wind. Furthermore, despite recent efforts to improve reporting... ... More: Official Press Release Dropsafe

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Dropsafe, offshore, wind industry, objects, hazards, safety, technician