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

• 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