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GRIPPS Drops Calculator
Online calculator estimating speed, impact energy, and risk for dropped objects.
Quick start
- Online calculator estimating speed, impact energy, and risk for dropped objects.
- Next step: Open
- See the details panel for format, version, and last updated information.
Interactive tool that lets users enter drop height and object mass (metric or imperial) to calculate speed at impact, energy (joules), and a risk summary. Results can be downloaded as a PDF and shared via email/link for documentation or toolbox talks. Includes a disclaimer noting results are guidance-only and do not account for all real-world variables. Notes the calculator is adapted from the DROPS workgroup calculator.
Related resources
Dropped Object Prevention: Simple Product Pairing
2-page product sheet listing Ty-Flot dropped object PPE/tool tethers and attachments.
Dropped Object Prevention Reference Guide
Reference guide to Guardian dropped object prevention tethers & attachments.
Guardian Dropped Object Prevention Overview
Overview of Guardian dropped object prevention solutions + related resources.