0

Dropped Object Prevention

The Problem Identified

Where humans are involved, there will be risk of human error. Dropped objects unfortunately are a common occurrence throughout worksites, coming at a cost of serious injury or death.

In Australia, 9% of workplace fatalities in 2022 were due to being hit by a falling object. According to Safe Work Australia, that converts to 16 deaths from dropped object incidents, each incident costing $23 million in compensation.

Personnel safety is the priority, whilst the integrity of equipment, reputation of the company and its financial performance are also impacted.

READ THE CASE STUDY
9%

Dropped Objects

9% of workplace fatalities in Australia in 2022 were due to being hit by a falling object.

16

Fatalities

That's 16 deaths from dropped object incidents.

$23M

Compensation

Resulting in $23AUD million for incident in compensation.

Top Causes of Dropped Objects

Improper Risk Assessment

Human Factors

Poor Housekeeping

Inadequately Stored Tools

Environmental Factors

From Our Clients

Location: Pilbara, WA

Employees: Estimated 1,500

Product Mine: Iron Ore, 180 MTPA

With safety and family being their core values, the partnership with Accumax ensures their people are safe and risks are mitigated across their sites. Accumax Global visited the site and assessed the needs and areas of concern regarding the risk of dropped objects. Compliance to Australian Standards and Engineering Standards was an area of concern for the Engineering team, however the BarrierGuard product received positive support once understood that it exceeded these safety standards. Accumax have successfully supported the FMG teams with over 800m (plus more to come) of BarrierGuard from the BarrierSafe range for installation at multiple sites.

Location: Pilbara, WA

Employees: Estimated 100, 000

Product Mine: Multiple Sites

Rio Tinto approached Accumax Global to help with a solution for dropped object prevention for their sites.

After multiple site visits to Rio Tinto’s mine site locations, our team successfully provided the BarrierGuard product as a perfect solution for dropped object prevention along the conveyors onsite.

Over 2000m of Barrier guard has been installed at multiple Rio Tinto sites.

GET IN TOUCH

What Our Clients Have To Say

“We have installed BarrierSafe in some locations and I have had positive feedback from the installers. All in all, I am very happy with the product, ease of installation and with your assistance in helping us.”

Maintenance Supervisor, Fortescue Metals Group

“Accumax have gone the extra mile to support us in finding a great solution. The versatility of the Barrierguard system has been a winner for us. To be able to be use for either permanent or a temporary situation, like a shutdown, is brilliant. The ease of install also makes it a very suitable solution.”

Mechanical Engineer, Rio Tinto

Our Solution: BarrierSafe

At Accumax Solutions, we set the benchmark for safety innovation, and BarrierSafe exemplifies our commitment. Engineered to prevent dropped object incidents—one of the most common workplace hazards—BarrierSafe is a robust and adaptable safety system for stairways, walkways, and platforms.

Built to withstand the most demanding environments and exceed Australian Engineering Standards, BarrierSafe reflects our proactive approach to safety. Trusted by top industry players, it underscores Accumax Solutions’ role as a trusted partner in delivering advanced, reliable safety solutions.

GET IN TOUCH

Product Features

The BarrierSafe Dropped Object Prevention product range provides fast and flexible solutions for a site’s safety needs. Site surface preparation is not required as the system is fitted to existing stanchions; this also makes the system easy to remove to provide vital access to areas for maintenance works. Developed and designed in Australia, the product is manufactured to withstand the harshest of regional climates.

BarrierGuard, for installation along handrail systems.

BarrierStep, for installation on stairways and paired with BarrierGuard.

BarrierTread, for installation on an existing grid floor.

GET IN TOUCH

Who We Are

Accumax Solutions is one of several specialised sub-brands under the Accumax Global umbrella, each dedicated to meeting the unique needs of different industries with the highest standards in safety and innovation. As a distinct division within Accumax Global, Accumax Solutions focuses exclusively on delivering advanced, site-specific safety solutions tailored to high-risk industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.

At Accumax Solutions, we go beyond simply providing products—we are your trusted partner in creating safer, more efficient workplaces. Our mission is to proactively address safety challenges by combining expert guidance, deep industry insights, and cutting-edge technology. We work hand-in-hand with your team to understand the full scope of your site-specific needs, ensuring our solutions are not only tailored to your environment but are also forward-thinking to address future risks.

Our experienced team of specialists collaborates closely mine managers, safety officers, and business leaders to raise safety standards, minimise risks, and future-proof operations – keeping safety at the forefront of your business. Accumax Solutions is here to help you protect both your people and your productivity—ensuring that your business thrives in a secure, compliant, and resilient environment.

GET IN TOUCH

We Are Your Partner

Leadership

Tailored Solution

End to end Support

Get in touch

Newsletter
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.