# DROPS Forum
> The DROPS (Dropped Object Prevention Scheme) Forum is a professional association bringing together HSE and operations professionals to prevent harm from dropped objects in industrial workplaces including oil & gas, construction, marine, and energy sectors.

## Key Tools
- [DROPS Calculator](https://www.dropsforum.org/drops-calculator): Free online tool to estimate potential impact energy and injury risks from dropped objects. Input object weight and drop height to get risk classification (Slight/Minor/Major/Fatality).
- [DROPS AI Chat](https://www.dropsforum.org/drops-ai-chat): AI-powered chatbot for dropped object prevention questions.
- [Snakes & Ladders Safety Game](https://www.dropsforum.org/snl): Interactive awareness training game for dropped object prevention.

## Training & Events
- [DROPS Training](https://www.dropsforum.org/drops-training): Professional courses on dropped object prevention, inspection, and risk assessment.
- [Events](https://www.dropsforum.org/events): Workshops, forums, and webinars on dropped object prevention.
- [DROPS Focal Point Program](https://www.dropsforum.org/drops-focal-point): Comprehensive training program for workplace DROPS coordinators.

## Resources
- [Red Zone Management Guide](https://www.dropsforum.org/red-zone-management): Comprehensive guide to red zone management and AI-powered monitoring — zone classifications, area authorities, entry matrices, and implementation.
- [Exposure Zone Management](https://www.dropsforum.org/publications/exposure-zone-management): DROPS Asia publication on classifying work areas by personnel exposure to hazards.
- [DROPS Metaverse](https://www.dropsforum.org/metaverse): Virtual Reality learning and collaboration platform for dropped object prevention training.
- [Blog](https://www.dropsforum.org/blog): Articles on dropped object prevention best practices and case studies.
- [Event Recordings](https://www.dropsforum.org/recordings): Past forum and webinar recordings.
- [Certificate Verification](https://www.dropsforum.org/verify): Verify DROPS training certificates.

## About
- [Membership](https://www.dropsforum.org/membership): Member companies include Shell, Petronas, and other major energy operators.
- [Contact](https://www.dropsforum.org/contact): Reach the DROPS Forum team.

## Official Channels
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@dropsforum): DROPS Forum video content and training recordings.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/drops-forum/): DROPS Forum company page and industry updates.
- [LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3310418/): DROPS Forum community group for dropped object prevention professionals.

## Key Facts
- The DROPS Calculator uses potential energy (mass x gravity x height) to classify dropped object consequences
- Risk classifications: Slight, Minor, Major, Fatality based on impact energy in Joules
- The 40-Joule Rule: Any blunt object achieving 40+ Joules in fall energy is likely to result in a recordable incident if it impacts an unprotected human body
- Available as both a free web-based calculator and Excel spreadsheet
- Used across oil & gas, construction, marine, and renewable energy industries
- DROPS Forum members include Shell, Petronas, Axess Group, Velesto, Vantage Drilling, and Borr Drilling
- Exposure Zone Management is DROPS Asia's evolution of red zone management: classifying work areas by personnel exposure to hazards (not just fixed color zones), managed through entry matrices and AI-assisted monitoring. See https://www.dropsforum.org/red-zone-management