BLH-DOM Integrity Solutions takes the prevention of dropped objects to the next level

Falling objects cause more than 60 per cent of serious incidents offshore. The newcomer BLH-DOM Integrity Solutions AS is introducing a new security system that effectively minimizes the risk of dropped objectincidents.

BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading – the unique barricading system, are presented to the Norwegian and European market for the first time at ONS Norway in August. The safety barricading system is developed in Oceania, and used by Hydro Tasmania who has installed the system on several of its power plants.

Newcomer with solid competence

Business Development Manager, Klaus Myklebust, states that the management’s excessive and reputable experience within prevention of falling objects was essential for the signing of the contract with BLH Safety Solutions and the rights of BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading in Norway.

He has led efforts to establish the BLH-DOM Integrity Solutions Ltd – a brand new company built on the knowledge and skills that are already well established DOM Group AS (Dropped Object Management Group AS) possess the field.

Unique features contribute to reduced risk combined with cost savings

The Australian entrepreneur Shane Gill has since 2009 developed and improved the patented security concept based on advanced polymers. The unique properties and test results as well as the system simple mounting solution results in large savings in all industries.

BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading In addition to an innovative design, low price, do not require time-consuming pre-work or hot work permits during installation and the system is maintenance free.

The flexible security solution can be easily customized to clients in the oil and gas as well as other players in the energy industry. Klaus Myklebust iscertain that this is just the kind of innovative solutions that will be the oil and gas operators’ biggest opportunity for safety combined with savings and security in the future.

Flexible and cost-effective system

– The new barricading system takes work to prevent accidents involving falling objects to a whole new level. Given that falling objects are representing well over half of all serious incidents offshore, BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading will be providing significant cost savings by reducing accidents to a minimum, while both functionality and accessibility is maintained, he maintains.

BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading has undergone rigorous testing and are certified for securing work platforms, railings, stairs and stair towers and scaffolding. The system can be used in most industries and mounted directly onto existing railings.

Visit BLH-DOM Integrity Solutions AS at ONS Norway 2013

Together with the Australian founder Josh Boord to Klaus Myklebust and his team present BLH Stop Drop TM for the Norwegian and European markets at ONS in Stavanger Norway 19-August 21. You can visit BLH-DOM Integrity Solutions AS at booth # B2218

Key properties of BLH Stop Drop™ Barricading

• Easy assembly / disassembly
• No need for hot work during installation
• Suitable for both permanent and temporary installations, as well as scaffolding
• Innovative pressure locks and fixing that requires neither additional bolts or fasteners
• Minimum wind load – tested up to 180km / h
• Corrosion resistant, chemical resistant and acid-resistant
• UV stabilized, fire resistant, not heat transfer
• No loose parts, everything is integrated
• Recyclable polymer for a greener environment
• Available in “Safety Yellow” by default, but can be supplied in a variety of other colors.
Klaus Myklebust Business Development Manager & Partner