Dropped Object Survey Services That Protect Your Workforce and Process Integrity

In oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industrial operations, dropped objects are a leading cause of injury, asset damage, and catastrophic failure. XOM Services Limited helps mitigate these risks through detailed Dropped Object Survey (DROPS) inspections—evaluating assets for threats before an incident occurs.

As a certified ISO 9001/14001/45001 organization and DPR-registered provider aligned with the Nigerian Content Development Act (NOGICD), we deploy rope-access certified DROPS inspectors to identify potential hazards onshore and offshore. Whether preparing for shutdown, commissioning, or compliance audit, our survey methodology ensures nothing is left to chance.

What Our Dropped Object Surveys Include

We don’t just flag dangers—we document and recommend corrective action in a format that supports operational planning and audit readiness.

Survey elements include:

• Visual Inspection of Structural Assets & Equipment Pinpoint high-risk zones across platforms, pipe racks, scaffolding, rigging systems, and overhead structures.

• Threat Level Identification Assign severity scores to each potential dropped object.

• Remedial Action Planning Clarify urgency, retention method upgrades, and engineering corrections.

• Retention System Review Evaluate primary and secondary retention practices—bolting, lanyards, barrier enclosures.

• Survey Report Documentation Geo-tagged photos, object descriptions, GPS references, and audit-ready summaries.

Our inspections are ideal for lifting operations, fabrication yards, FPSO topsides, and process zones with suspended tools or vibration-prone elements.

Why XOM DROPS Services Make the Difference

Procurement and operational teams face recurring challenges:

• Unsafe work zones linked to loose or improperly retained items

• Failed compliance audits tied to inspection gaps

• Expensive downtime caused by preventable dropped-object incidents

XOM Services responds with:

• Certified surveyors trained in DROPS protocols and confined space/rope access

• Custom survey templates tailored to facility layout

• Safety-first methodology aligned with ISO and DPR requirements

• In-house data tracking for recurring threats and equipment weaknesses

For insights into priority tagging, read [How to Rank DROPS Threat Levels Effectively].

Mitigate Risk Before It Drops

Dropped objects don’t give second chances. XOM helps you prevent incidents before they happen—with traceable, actionable survey outcomes.

Contact us today to book a DROPS inspection or request a threat mapping sample for your site.