A wrench, a clamp, even a bolt — when something falls from height, it hits with serious force.
This program provides practical templates, tools and awareness materials to help you build or strengthen your dropped-object prevention process without starting from scratch.
Since 2018, nearly a third of Alberta’s potential serious incidents have involved dropped or falling objects. Most of them could have been prevented with better planning, inspection, and simple control measures.
These aren’t isolated events — they happen during everyday work: lifting tools, rigging, maintenance, or even walking under scaffolding. This program helps companies take action before something falls.
And we’re not tackling this alone. The DROPS Canadian Chapter — part of the global Dropped Object Prevention Scheme — works with industry, regulators and Energy Safety Canada to share learning and raise the standard for dropped-object prevention across the country.
Responsible for safe work at height
Building or updating their safety programs
Anyone looking for simple, reliable tools to prevent dropped-object incidents
All materials align with Energy Safety Canada’s Life Saving Rules and Are You in the Line of Fire programs for consistent messaging across worksites.
Guidance for developing and maintaining your company’s prevention process.
This report brings together and compares dropped object-related OHS requirements from jurisdictions across Canada, providing organizations with a practical resource to benchmark their programs, identify gaps and strengthen prevention efforts. It is intended for employers, supervisors, safety professionals, workers, contractors, site operators and others responsible for workplace safety.
Use this report as a starting point to evaluate current practices, strengthen controls and verify that prevention measures are effectively implemented in the field.
Dropped Object Prevention OHS Regulations Review Report July 2026
Dropped Object Prevention OHS Requirements
Important: This report is provided for information and prevention purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Organizations should consult the legislation, regulations and guidance applicable to their workplace and jurisdiction and verify current requirements with the appropriate regulatory authority.
Download the full program package — includes the best practice, templates, and tools.
Customize the procedure and documents for your operation.
Use the video and awareness materials in meetings or orientations.
Set up exclusion zones and tool tethering where needed.
Review and improve regularly — small updates make big differences.
Strengthen your site’s prevention program today.
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