Ron Hallmark 20 April 2010 Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program STEPS

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success  Good Written Program  Bid & Contractor Evaluation System  Kick Off & Orientation program  Auditing Program  Pro-Active Involvement  Discipline & Reward

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success  The Written Program - Procedure itself should include: - Flow diagram - Roles & Responsibilities - Pre-Qualification - Tendering Process - Bid Evaluation & Scoring - Mobilization - Activities during Execution - Auditing - Safety Schemes - Participation in Joint Committees - Fair Enforcement & Reward - De-Mobilization - Close-Out

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements  Bid & Evaluation – Getting it Right! - Bidders must be screened/approved before bidding - Standardized vetting format which should include site visit by company rep - Approved bidders will be evaluated at least 30% on Safety (not just record)

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements  Kick-Off & Orientation - Discuss and review agreed Contractor HSE Plan - Structured after Company policies & procedures - Includes both Contractor self audits and monitoring by company - Includes Joint Company/Contractor HSE Committee - Scheduled Safety Schemes/promotions - Accident Investigation & reporting that matches company requirements - Critical Safety Programs which must be matched i.e., Working at Heights, PTW, Confined Space. - Incentive program - Behavioural Based Auditing that matches Company program - Discipline Policy - Sub-Contractor safety - Stress key HSE goal & expectations.

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements  Auditing - Assist Contractors in their audits - Audit the Contractor

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements  Pro-Active Involvement - Actively participate in Joint Committee - Support Contractor safety schemes

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements  Discipline & Reward - Carrot & stick - Be firm - Praise

© Det Norske Veritas AS. All rights reserved. Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program 20 April The Keys to Success – Summary - Contractor Selection is the Key - Treat Contractors like your own employees - Audit with them and audit them - Get Involved - Discipline & Reward