contractor safety programs
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Contractor Safety Programs. Ron Scholtz- REA, CHMM [email protected] April 8, 2008. Multi-employer Worksite. Site Operator Contractors Subcontractors Temporaries Embedded Employees. Multi-employer Worksite. Exposing Employer Creating Employer Controlling Employer - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Multi-employer Worksite
• Site Operator
• Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Temporaries
• Embedded Employees
Multi-employer Worksite
• Exposing Employer
• Creating Employer
• Controlling Employer
• Correcting Employer
Liability
• Violation notices and fines
• Civil
• Criminal
• Workers Compensation
• Can’t completely eliminate liabilities
• Can control or minimize risks
Purpose of Contractor Program
• Reduce accidents and incidents (both employee and contactor)
• Prevent business interruption/business loss
• Prevent fines and violations• Employee morale• ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 conformance
• Effective Process; but• Not Overly Burdensome
Program Elements
• Written Program• Contractor selection/qualification• Contracts• Training and Orientation• Work Permits• Oversight• Inspections• Disciplinary Actions
Written Program• “Level 1” Contractors- Potentially
hazardous activities:– Construction– Demolition– Electrical– Confined space entry– Cranes– Excavation– Use of chemical or gases– Hot Work– Working at Heights
• “Level 2” Contractors- All Others
Pre-Qualification
• Benchmarking• Audits• Questionnaire
– Safety Policies and Programs (IIPP)– Procedures (LOTO, Confined Space)– Training– Accidents and LWCR– Permits
• “Approved Contractor” List
Contracts
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements
• Ensure employees are properly trained as required by regulations
• Consequences of not meeting safety and environmental requirements
• Establish process with Purchasing Dept.
Training and Orientation
• Contractor information posted in lobbies• Contractor handbook• “Level 1” Contractors:
– Awareness training required annually– Classroom, PowerPoint, On-Line format– Short Exam– “Level 1 Contractor” training list maintained at
sign-in desk– Sign-in sheet identifies “Level 1” workers
Contractor Training Content
• Emergency Notification• Evacuation Procedures• Fire• Hazard Communication• Permits• Waste Disposal• Storm Drains• ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001• Disciplinary Action
Work Permits
• Hot Work• Confined Space Entry• Crane• Anticipated Odor• Roof Work
• Clean Room Entry Permit (Project Planning Check Sheet)
Oversight
• Site Contact- Coordinates project while contractor is on-site (Critical)
• Contractor Contact• Notifications:
– Facilities– Area Supervisors– EHS Department– Emergency Response Team– Security
Inspections
• Verify that work is being performed safely– Spot checks– Permit requirement– Formal programmed inspections
(Check Sheet)
Disciplinary Action
• Verbal Warning• Corrective Action Request (Written
Warning)• Removal from Site• Termination of Contract
• Examples: Unsafe acts, lack of PPE, procedural, permit violation, harassment, violence
Discussion
• Area-wide contractor certification program
• Pre-approved contractor training
• Other member experiences or ideas
• Share forms and check sheets
• Contractor perspective