DROPS Calculator

Dropped objects do not forgive guesswork. Whether you are conducting a rig inspection, performing a Dropped Object Survey (DOS), writing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), or designing exclusion zones under elevated work, you need numbers — not assumptions. The DROPS Calculator translates the physics of a falling object into a risk category you can act on, communicate to your team, and document in your safety management system.

In the drilling industry, work at height is constant — from the monkey board and crown block to drill floor operations and mast inspections. The consequences of even a small tool or component falling several meters can be catastrophic. This calculator brings that risk into sharp focus and helps teams make informed decisions before work begins, not after an incident occurs.

Beyond drilling, the tool is equally relevant across construction, offshore platforms, refineries, petrochemical plants, tower maintenance, and mining — any operation where people work below elevated tasks or equipment.