Work from the same dropped object prevention playbook.

DROPS Asia membership is open to organisations, rather than individuals, that have an interest in reducing the risk of dropped objects and improving safety performance. All membership applications are subject to review and approvalto ensure alignment with the objectives, values, and collaborative nature of the DROPS Asia Chapter.

Membership benefits are primarily designed to support two broad categories of organisations:

1. Asset owners, operators, and major contractors
This includes operators, drilling contractors, major service partners, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For these organisations, DROPS Asia membership focuses on:

• Sharing operational experience and lessons learned

• Access to forums, workshops, and peer discussion

• Practical tools, guidance, and checklists to support DROPS risk management and vendor evaluation

• Collaboration on regionally relevant DROPS initiatives

2. Vendors of DROPS-related products and services
This includes companies providing DROPS-related services, technologies, equipment, inspection, engineering, or training. DROPS Asia recognises that dedicated vendors play an important role in developing practical solutions to prevent and mitigate harm from dropped-object hazards.

For these organisations, membership provides:

• Opportunities to network directly with their target audience, including operators, contractors, and OEMs

• Insight into operational challenges and user needs that can inform product and service development

• Guidance and dialogue to support route-to-market considerations in a safety-led, non-promotional environment

• Participation in technical discussions, workshops, and learning events focused on real-world application

Engagement is intended to support improvement, learning, and alignment with industry needs, rather than product endorsement or marketing.

DROPS Asia is a collaborative forum focused on learning, sharing, and continuous improvement. Members are expected to engage constructively and support the overall objective of reducing dropped-object risk across the industry.

Individual practitioners may participate in DROPS Asia and DROPS Forum activities through their employer’s membership or by invitation to specific events.

DROPS Asia originally started with a focus on Southeast Asia and has also been active in Australia and China. More recently, we have seen increasing interest from organisations and practitioners in the Middle East.

Membership is open to companies regardless of location, but the chapter's main focus is Asia and the Middle East. Most DROPS Asia events, workshops, and online sessions are scheduled in time zones suitable for participants across these regions.

Membership benefits are not limited to employees based in Asia or the Middle East. Once an organisation is a member, colleagues from that company can access member benefits globally. As long as they log in using their company work email address, they will be able to register for eligible workshops and activities as part of the organisation's membership.

DROPS Asia membership is for an organisation, not an individual. Employees and nominated contacts participate through their employer's membership.

Membership is normally linked to the enrolled organisation and its nominated company contacts. If your organisation needs membership coverage for subsidiaries, regional offices, joint ventures, or related entities, please raise this during enrolment so DROPS Asia can confirm the appropriate arrangement.

Dropsonline membership
Dropsonline refers to the first DROPS workgroup established in Aberdeen. This chapter focuses hosting forums in Aberdeen, on the development and maintenance of DROPS recommended practices and guidance and is administered by Silverdot. Dropsonline operates as an independent organisation alongside other DROPS chapters, including DROPS Asia, with no governance or authority over their activities.

DROPS Asia
Established in 2009, DROPS Asia is an independently established regional chapter dedicated to advancing dropped‑object prevention across the Asia region. Over time, it has developed and delivered regionally relevant initiatives such as webinars, training sessions, and digital tools, shaped by the needs of companies operating in the region. DROPS Asia membership supports the continued development of these initiatives and enables members to directly engage in and benefit from them.

DROPS Forum
DROPS Forum is the platform through which DROPS Asia delivers its events, tools, and initiatives. It serves as the central hub for forums, workshops, webinars, and practical resources developed specifically to support dropped‑object prevention in the Asia‑Pacific region and beyond. DROPS Forum focuses on active engagement, applied learning, and accessible tools for practitioners.

DROPS Forum benefits are included as part of DROPS Asia Chapter membership. Organisations that join DROPS Asia automatically gain access to DROPS Forum events, tools, and resources, with no separate or additional membership required for DROPS Forum. As significant resources go into organizing these events and developing new solutions and tools, not all benefits of the DROPS Forum are available to dropsonline members. But we endeavor to make most of the resources freely available to members and non-members of the Asia Chapter. 

In summary

• dropsonline membership relates to participation in the original Aberdeen-based DROPS workgroup and its recommended practices

• DROPS Asia is an independent regional organisation focused on Asia  needs and initiatives

• DROPS Forum is the delivery platform for events, tools, and practical engagement led by DROPS Asia

The DROPS Asia chapter, supported by DROPS Forum as its delivery platform, develops and hosts practical initiatives focused on learning, collaboration, and applied dropped‑object risk prevention. Key initiatives include:

Regular DROPS Wells Forums
Since 2024, organises monthly DROPS Wells Forums where operators, contractors, OEMs, and vendors share operational experience, lessons learned, and emerging DROPS-related challenges. These sessions are interactive and focused on real-world application rather than theory or compliance. They are usually attended by between 50 and 150 HSE professionals.

DROPS Virtual Reality
Since 2019, we have continuously developed the virtual reality training platform called the DROPS Metaverse. This platform greatly enhances the experience of DROPS training. 

Basic Awareness Game

Based on the Snakes and Ladders game, this competitive game combines luck and knowledge in a fun way and introduces the basic concepts of dropped object hazard management. 

DROPS Focal point program.

To support the Dropped Object Hazard Management program of our members, we have developed a comprehensive DROPS Focal Program which teaches the ins and outs of this topic.

Red Zone management and emerging technology discussions

As many of our members are considering upgrading their red zone management policy with AI-powered monitoring, we have developed a proof of concept application and an in-depth workshop covering the basics and the technology.

DROPS Focal Point capability development
Initiatives aimed at rebuilding and sustaining DROPS competence within organisations, including structured learning pathways, workshops, and longer-term capability development programs for DROPS focal points.

Web-based DROPS calculator.

Recognizing the limitations of the original Excel and PDF DROPS Calculator, we have developed a web-based version which allows the generation of reports and is available in 15 languages.

AI chatbot

Making it easier to find answers to your DROPS related questions, this AI Chatbot quickly searches the DROPS recommended practices and points you in the right direction.

Global Collaboration

We collate the input from our members and provide feedback to dropsonline to update recommended practices. We work with other industry organizations like Safer Together in Australia, IADC and and Energy Safety Canada to promote best practices in dropped object hazard management globally. 

DROPS Asia membership is USD 1,500 per organisation per year. Membership renews automatically every 12 months unless terminated in writing to the DROPS Asia Chapter Secretary.

Payment can be made by bank transfer through your normal procurement process, or by credit card. Credit card payments include a 5% surcharge.

Yes. Organisations may use their normal procurement process. If you already have a purchase order, procurement reference, or internal payment reference, include it in the enrolment form so it can be reflected in the payment follow-up.

Membership renews annually from the date the enrolment is accepted. If your organisation does not wish to renew, notice should be provided in writing before the next renewal period.

Membership becomes active once the enrolment has been reviewed and accepted by DROPS Asia. Standard payment terms are 30 days. For organisations requiring payment terms longer than 30 days, membership activation will begin upon receipt of payment.

The form should be completed by someone authorised to enrol the organisation, such as a DROPS focal point, HSE lead, procurement contact, finance representative, or another delegated company representative.

Yes. The enrolment form allows you to provide a primary DROPS focal point, a financial contact, and additional company contacts who should be included in membership communications or DROPS Forum activities.

DROPS Asia will review the enrolment, check whether your organisation is already listed as a member, and follow up with the appropriate payment and onboarding details. If any information is unclear, we may contact the nominated focal point or financial contact.

If your organisation is already a DROPS Asia member, you should not need to submit a new enrolment. Please contact DROPS Asia if you need to update company contacts, add additional participants, or confirm your membership status.

Yes. Organisations that join DROPS Asia receive a membership certificate confirming their participation in the DROPS Asia Chapter.

Members are permitted to use this certificate as proof of DROPS Asia membership, including in tenders, bids, and pre‑qualification submissions. The certificate confirms participation in the chapter and engagement with its activities.

However, DROPS Asia recommends that organisations evaluating tenders or bids do not treat DROPS Asia membership as the sole or decisive indicator of a company’s DROPS capability. DROPS Asia does not assess, verify, audit, or approve the DROPS programs of its members, and the membership certificate should not be interpreted as evidence of the quality, maturity, or effectiveness of a company’s DROPS program.

Membership demonstrates engagement and commitment to learning and collaboration, but it should be considered alongside other technical, operational, and safety evidence provided during bid evaluation.

To support more informed and consistent evaluation, DROPS Asia offers its members workshops, guidance, and practical checklists that can be used to assess DROPS risks and vendor arrangements more appropriately. These tools are intended to support structured decision-making, but they do not replace an organisation’s own technical, operational, or contractual due diligence.

DROPS Asia recognises that members may wish to reference their participation in the chapter. Members may make factual statements about their DROPS Asia membership in appropriate contexts.

DROPS Asia does not promote the use of the DROPS name or logo on company websites, products, or services. This is to avoid any suggestion that DROPS Asia or the DROPS Forum operates as an accreditation, certification, or assurance body.

DROPS Asia and the DROPS Forum do not certify, validate, or endorse the products, services, or DROPS programs of member organisations. Strong DROPS programs exist both within and outside the membership, and participation alone should not be interpreted as a measure of performance, compliance, or capability.

Any external reference to DROPS Asia membership should therefore be factual, proportionate, and clearly framed as participation in a collaborative safety initiative rather than an assessment of quality or performance.

No. DROPS Asia membership confirms participation in a collaborative safety initiative. It does not certify, audit, approve, or endorse a company's products, services, or DROPS management program. Membership should be understood as engagement in learning, sharing, and improvement, not as third-party accreditation.