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Contractor Safety Programs

Contractor Safety Programs. Ron Scholtz- REA, CHMM rscholtz@intevac.com April 8, 2008. Multi-employer Worksite. Site Operator Contractors Subcontractors Temporaries Embedded Employees. Multi-employer Worksite. Exposing Employer Creating Employer Controlling Employer

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Contractor Safety Programs

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  1. Contractor Safety Programs Ron Scholtz- REA, CHMM rscholtz@intevac.com April 8, 2008

  2. Multi-employer Worksite • Site Operator • Contractors • Subcontractors • Temporaries • Embedded Employees

  3. Multi-employer Worksite • Exposing Employer • Creating Employer • Controlling Employer • Correcting Employer

  4. Liability • Violation notices and fines • Civil • Criminal • Workers Compensation • Can’t completely eliminate liabilities • Can control or minimize risks

  5. 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

  6. Program Elements • Written Program • Contractor selection/qualification • Contracts • Training and Orientation • Work Permits • Oversight • Inspections • Disciplinary Actions

  7. 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

  8. Pre-Qualification • Benchmarking • Audits • Questionnaire • Safety Policies and Programs (IIPP) • Procedures (LOTO, Confined Space) • Training • Accidents and LWCR • Permits • “Approved Contractor” List

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. Contractor Training Content • Emergency Notification • Evacuation Procedures • Fire • Hazard Communication • Permits • Waste Disposal • Storm Drains • ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 • Disciplinary Action

  12. Work Permits • Hot Work • Confined Space Entry • Crane • Anticipated Odor • Roof Work • Clean Room Entry Permit (Project Planning Check Sheet)

  13. Oversight • Site Contact- Coordinates project while contractor is on-site (Critical) • Contractor Contact • Notifications: • Facilities • Area Supervisors • EHS Department • Emergency Response Team • Security

  14. Inspections • Verify that work is being performed safely • Spot checks • Permit requirement • Formal programmed inspections (Check Sheet)

  15. 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

  16. Discussion • Area-wide contractor certification program • Pre-approved contractor training • Other member experiences or ideas • Share forms and check sheets • Contractor perspective

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