Contractor Safety Programs Ron Scholtz- REA, CHMM April 8, 2008

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 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 and OHSAS 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