Dropsafe’s partnership with Norwegian distributor Module Solutions and Systems (MSS) will enable increased adoption of Drops prevention solutions in a crucial market
Norway, 6th November 2019 – Dropsafe, the leading provider of Dropped Objects (Drops) prevention in the global Oil & Gas and offshore wind markets, has signed a new distribution agreement with MSS, an innovative provider of modular walkways and HSE solutions, specialising in environmentally friendly products based on the best in class technologies.
The partnership will facilitate a significant extension of Dropsafe’s distribution and service network in Norway, allowing users of its advanced Dropsafe Barrier system, Nets and Pouches to benefit from reduced delivery times and increased technical support.
Norway has long been a key market for Oil & Gas. Further penetration of Dropsafe’s products into this market will provide opportunities for HSE managers to easily access leading Drops prevention solutions. Norway also has the potential to be an important offshore wind energy market, and, although this development is to be welcomed, it is accompanied by new risks. It is therefore vital that the sector follows O&G in adopting Drops prevention best practise.
A Dropped Object is any object that falls from height. Drops can take the form of ‘static’ Drops, where objects fall owing to gravity alone, or ‘dynamic’ drops, where objects fall from height owing to externally applied force. Both the O&G and offshore wind sectors present multiple Drops risks, with personnel transfers from vessels, engineers and other personnel routinely carrying out maintenance operations across different levels, and component exposure to severe conditions at sea – weakening structural components and light fittings due to corrosion and vibration.
It is vital that wind farm owners take proactive steps to mitigate Drops risks. Statistics from G+, the global HSE organisation for offshore wind, show that 22% of Drops incidents in 2018 resulted in injuries to personnel. As the industry grows, so does the risk of a potentially fatal incident. Installing cost-effective solutions such as Dropsafe’s advanced polymer Barrier dramatically reduces the risk of financial and reputational damage for firms seeking to maintain a competitive edge.
MSS has chosen to distribute Dropsafe’s entire range of products. This includes the Dropsafe Barrier, an innovative and cost-effective barrier system which prevents Drops falling through gaps in railings on walkways, stairwells and elevated working platforms.
Dropsafe also produces the Dropsafe Net, custom fit stainless-steel mesh, which encases fixtures and components at risk of corrosion and subsequent dislodgment, and the Dropsafe Pouch, used to secure tools and equipment to personnel during operations.
Morten Alstadsæther, Managing Director of MSS, said: “We are excited to offer the full range of Dropsafe’s products. Our business is based on the trust of our clients, and we earn this by providing the best solutions available in the global market. This partnership withDropsafe is based on our shared values of quality and innovation, and a shared understanding of the needs of both the Oil & Gas and offshore wind sectors.”
Mike Rice, Commercial Director, Dropsafe, added: “Norway’s Oil & Gas and offshore Wind industries are keenly aware of the risks Dropped Objects pose during operations. Our agreement with MSS will ensure that our distribution and support network in the Norwegian market is able to keep up with increased demand for our products, maintaining maximum responsiveness to client needs and ensuring that Drops prevention solutions are readily available in this key market.”
About Dropsafe:
Dropsafe is the global leader in Dropped Object prevention.
We provide the solutions that companies need to mitigate the risks Dropped Objects pose to their people, equipment, finances and reputation; increasing awareness and addressing these risks to make workplace environments safer.
Dropsafe’s technologies have been adopted worldwide by more than 300 leading businesses across sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine and Power Generation. Designed and manufactured in-house, our solutions are independently tested and certified to meet the highest quality and performance standards.
Working directly with industry professionals, and responding to site-specific requirements, Dropsafe is actively defining best practice for Dropped Object mitigation as awareness of this threat continues to grow.
To find out more, please visit: www.dropsafe.com
About MSS:
Established in Stavanger in 2001, Module Solutions & Systems have specialised expertise in the design and fabrication of all types of modules, in walkways and access solutions made of composites, and deliver complete EPCI projects.
MSS’s senior personnel have more than 25 years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry, covering areas such as project management, supply-chain management, architectural design, multidiscipline engineering, fabrication and installation.
The solutions and systems MSS provide are future-orientated, environmentally friendly, tailor-made to suit client needs and based on the best technology available. Aiming to be the leading company in Norway within their core business area, MSS conducts all its business based on the values of openness, being trustworthy and long-term relationship building.
To learn more about MSS, please visit: https://modulesolutions.no
