Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme – DROPS
With a DROPS survey, platforms, derricks and personnel stay protected from overhead hazards. Loose and dropped objects are reduced through structured identification and control, mitigating potential hazards across operational areas. Control Union delivers these surveys with inspectors trained to access and assess even the hardest-to-reach locations.
Offshore safety certification through DROPS
Control Union deploys specially trained DROPS inspectors who have completed courses at the DROPS institute, giving them the expertise to identify and assess dropped-object risks accurately.
For areas where traditional access falls short, rope access trained inspectors certified to IRATA level or equivalent standards cover every elevation safely. All surveys fully comply with the guidelines outlined in DROPS, so organisations gain audit-ready documentation and verified compliance without additional coordination effort.
Compliance, insight and certainty with DROPS
Multi-skilled certified inspectors
Certified experts and recognised examiners handle multiple disciplines in a single mobilisation, reducing the number of specialists, flights and total time on site.
Tablet-based digital reporting
Inspectors capture findings digitally during the site visit using tablet-based systems. Reporting is prepared more efficiently, supporting timely follow up actions.
Fully independent and objective
Control Union has no ties to insurers or maintenance contractors. Inspection results remain 100% objective, free from conflicts of interest and trusted during regulatory checks.
Strong port presence and global network
A strong presence in key ports combined with a worldwide network means inspectors mobilise close to operations, keeping travel time and logistical costs low.
Flexible scheduling and full asset management
Urgent and flexible inspection scheduling, supported by a dedicated asset management portal, helps operations stay aligned and reduces disruption from planning gaps.
The proof to your promise
Compliance and safety, guaranteed
Control Union delivers consistent, regulation-ready DROPS surveys that keep operations safe and labour law obligations met.
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Certified experts receive continuous training and recertification, keeping inspection quality consistent across every location and cycle.
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Organisations meet Arbo regulations without building internal DROPS expertise or managing separate certification programmes.
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Control Union acts as a long-term safety partner, providing continuity across repeat survey cycles and changing crew rotations.
Proof to your promise
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