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| Dropped Objects Prevention from Ergodyne |
THE 3T'S OF DROPPED OBJECTS PREVENTION
TRAPPING
The creation of connection points on tools that don’t already have them designed into the
tools. Be cautious, just because something looks like it has a connection point, it doesn’t
mean it’s engineered to be one
One-Step Tool Attachments:
Examples include slips that slide onto screw drivers and hex keys; brackets and wraps that fit specific power tools or tape measures; and sleeves that
house cell phones.
Two-Step Attachments:
Involve two separate solutions combined into one attachment.
“Tool Tails” are applied onto a tool and then “trapped” by a tape or shrink to secure them.
TETHERING
Prevents the object itself from falling, or at least falling very far, by securing the tool or object
to a worker or other anchor point, typically with a tool lanyard.
Things to consider when choosing a tool lanyard:
Weight of tool you’re using
Type of connection needed
Clearance
Types of Lanyards
Coil lanyards
Retractable lanyards
Wrist lanyards
Traditional lanyards
Specialty lanyards (for hard hats, mobile devices etc.
TOPPING
Describes having a closure on all containers workers use to bring tools and equipment
to and from heights.
Types of Containers
Tool pouches and bags
Hoist buckets and bags
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