5th Element Inspection Services LLC

11/02/2022

More fresh installs in the GoM! 😉 5th Element StopDrop™ Barricading is the ORIGINAL and first-to-market advanced polymer-based barricading solution. We have stocks in North America in Houston, TX (no need to wait for a long production lead time and potential delays) and are available globally via our partners. Don't compromise the quality of the dropped object solutions you want to implement for your facilities!

09/30/2022

Fact Friday: Stopdrop™ Safety Barricading and Machine Guarding

 Non heat conductive
 Corrosion resistant
 Fire resistant
 Impact resistant
 Chemical resistant
 UV Stabilized
 Recyclable polymers used for a greener environment
 Reusable
 Suits permanent or temporary installations
 Easy to remove and store


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09/09/2022

StopForce™ Safety Curtain was developed originally for Shell Offshore. It was designed to protect personnel from high-pressure blast waves and shrapnel by absorbing and dissipating the energy. Shell performed independent tests at Southwest Research and awarded it a Vendor #. Secondarily, the StopForce™ Safety Curtain delivers a solution that is lighter than steel or concrete and saves the company money during testing and drilling operations.

The StopForce™ Safety Curtain provides a layer of protection against shrapnel (0.1 to 2.3kg) traveling at a velocity of 900ft/sec in the case of a 15000 psi pressure failure of a Choke, Mud or Cement Manifold on an Oil & Gas drilling rig.

StopForce™ Safety Curtains save time and money when carrying out pressure testing for Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems on drilling wells. This frame consists of 5x7 inch I-Beams (beam size could vary depending on the project) for both the vertical and horizontal members.

- Patented curtain containment technology
- Made from proprietary Xtegra™ Auxetic yarn
- Saves time and money
- Saves people and equipment
- Portable, reusable and reconfigurable according to the installation layout, and assets to be protected. An increase in production reduces downtime
- StopForce™ Safety Curtains utilize an interconnecting/interlocking connection system to allow multiple panels to be joined to form large continuous barriers
- StopForce™ Safety Curtains spread and distribute loads spatially to absorb and dissipate energy in the presence of industrial explosions; there are no localized points
- Weight-to-benefit ratio is significant
- UV-protected and flame retardant (NFPA 701 or CSFM)
- 3-year warranty
- Corporate color and logo options
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Email us at [email protected] or call 406-270-4924

09/08/2022

Not all dropped object prevention solutions are equal. As the ORIGINAL and first-to-market polymer-based snap-on, clip-on barricading system, we ensured that our product's quality was never compromised.

Our advantages:

· BLH StopDrop™ system is fully recyclable. Our product is chlorine-free so any off-cuts can go into the recycle rubbish bin.

· BLH StopDrop™ being chlorine-free also means when it is produced it does not give off any harmful gases (PVC-based products when made produce these harmful gases into the atmosphere) BLH is better for the environment and is ESG-compliant.

· BLH StopDrop™ polymers are made from superior quality & manufactured in the most advanced Swiss-managed facility, fully climate controlled keeping quality assured.

· BLH StopDrop™ does not use Chinese raw materials. We only use the most advanced polymer blend from SABIC.

· All BLH StopDrop™ parts allow traceability right back from manufacturing to the end user showing the manufactured date on every single part.

· BLH StopDrop™ has been tested for both extreme heat/cold in one system. Therefore, no need for two systems.

08/18/2022

Are you still having challenges with dropped objects, slips, trips, and falls? We would love to have a conversation about how we can help your organization mitigate workplace hazards and work together to help keep your workplace safer. We are also launching the StopForce™ Safety Curtain at this show. Drop by to check out this new product! See you in DC!

We will be exhibiting at Booth 713.
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The StopForce™ Safety Curtain provides a layer of protection against shrapnel (0.1 to 2.3kg) traveling at a velocity of 900ft/sec in the case of a 15000 psi pressure failure of a Choke or a Cement Manifold on an Oil and Gas drilling rig.

08/02/2022

5th Element is happy to announce our new exclusive partnership with COMY LLC, the manufacturers of Xtegra™ COMY Safety Curtain Containment System. This partnership solidifies our position in the market as the go-to for safety barricading, safety curtains, and barriers. 5th Element will be COMY's exclusive global distributor for the Oil, Gas, Mining industry, and the Military.

For more information about Advanced Fabric Technology Safety Curtain: https://buff.ly/3vvq6k0

Here's a quick video of the Shell Test at Southwest Research Lab in San Antonio, TX.
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07/28/2022

We are also now a proud member of the association! With over 500 company members and counting, the NVMA is the premier association to network and have a direct contact with Mine Operators across the state and beyond. Thank you, NVMA, for welcoming us with open arms and for giving us the opportunities to learn, have a seat at the table, engage with operators and other members, attend mine tours, meet elected officials, pitch our product and services, and participate in your members-only exclusive events. We hope to be a beacon of change by raising awareness about the dangers and risks of dropped objects within the mining industry.

06/27/2022

As of today, the 27th of June, the US DoL's daily fatality report for the Mining Industry shows 15 fatalities. Two of the fatalities have been classified under the slip/fall of a person, and another two are related to powered haulage (conveyor belts & haul trucks). There were also two fatalities related to machinery. These fatalities are not a far cry from last year's total deaths and tell us that we have a lot of work to continue raising awareness about fall prevention, safety when operating machinery, and additional safety measures related to conveyor belts.

If you are in the mining industry, what proactive safety measures do you implement to ensure your workers and contractors are safe? One of the most common 'excuses' we hear from some companies ranges from 'we do not have a budget for a safety solution' to 'safety is not really our priority right now.'

At 5th Element, our priority remains the same: help companies keep their employees and workplace safer through education, training, awareness, and practical product solutions to mitigate hazards. https://buff.ly/3ohPiGj

06/09/2022

Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere in you operation. Slips and trips can result in falls, possibly disability or death with potential substantial costs to employer and worker. Did you know that slips, trips and falls are the among the top causes of the most disabling workplace injuries in 2021? STF’s make up majority of the general accidents across different industries from Construction, Healthcare and Social Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation and Warehousing to Wholesale.

OSHA regulates slips, trips and falls under Subpart D “walking-working surfaces.” These requirements apply to all general industry workplaces. It also covers all walking and work surfaces within these workplaces regardless of operations, including floors, aisles, stairs, ladders, platforms, roofs, etc.

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06/01/2022

Do you know how strong your dropped object barricading is? Many barricading manufacturers feel that stronger is better, but that is not the case for dropped object barricading. Your barricading should act as a shock absorber not a deflector. Barricading is attached to handrails which are engineered for specific amounts of force. Before barricading elevated areas to reduce dropped objects items would pass through the handrail with little to no damage to the handrail.

We are now back to the question: Is your barricading too strong? The use of steel grating, plywood and PVC based barricading can introduce forces onto your handrail that are detrimental to the design and safety of the handrail. Barricading that is too strong can cause the object to deflect back towards the employee. These types of barricades do reduce the risk of dropped objects, but can create secondary issues which are just as damaging as the dropped object.

This is why you should use Stop Drop™ barricading in all your facilities and projects. Our special blend of highly engineered polymers allows the Stop Drop™ barricading to act as a shock absorber. The Stop Drop™ barricading reduces the risk of dropped objects from elevated work areas, but also reduces the risk of damage to the handrail or injury to the employee due to defection.

So ask yourself prior to installing any barricading: Is this barricading too strong?

05/23/2022

The OSHA fall protection rule covers falling object protection https://buff.ly/3895LZk.. The rule requires your employer to take measures to protect you from falling objects.

Hard hats are the number one defense against overhead hazards including falling objects. However, hard hats are not enough. An additional method of protection must be used when there are employees working or walking below.

Falling object protection alternatives:

OSHA provides a number of falling object protection methods to select from, depending on your company’s need. The choices are toe boards and screens, guardrails, canopies, signs, barricades, or simply moving objects away from the edge.

Guardrails – When guardrails are used to prevent materials from falling from one level to another, any openings must be small enough to prevent passage of potential falling objects.

Toe boards – When toe boards are used as protection from falling objects, they must be erected along the edges of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect persons working below.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are more than 50,000 “struck by falling object” recordable injuries every year in the United States. There are nearly 116 injuries caused by falling objects every day or one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. Are guardrails and toe boards enough to prevent materials from falling from one level to another? For more information on Safety Barricading: https://buff.ly/3vvP695

04/15/2022

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded. When the operation of a machine or accidental contact injure the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazards must be eliminated or controlled.

OSHA’s machine guarding standard 1910 subpart O (1910.212) states that: “One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.”

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“Replacing a guard is easier than replacing a finger (or an arm).”

Poster credit to: Thank you for your inspiring (weekly) safety posters!

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter.