Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program
STEPS
Ron Hallmark
20 April 2010
The Keys to Success
 Good Written Program
 Bid & Contractor Evaluation System
 Kick Off & Orientation program
 Auditing Program
 Pro-Active Involvement
 Discipline & Reward
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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
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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)
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The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements
 Kick-Off & Orientation
- Discuss and review agreed Contractor HSE Plan
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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.
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The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements
 Auditing
- Assist Contractors in their audits
- Audit the Contractor
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The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements
 Pro-Active Involvement
- Actively participate in Joint Committee
- Support Contractor safety schemes
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The Keys to Success – Key Program requirements
 Discipline & Reward
- Carrot & stick
- Be firm
- Praise
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The Keys to Success – Summary
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Contractor Selection is the Key
Treat Contractors like your own employees
Audit with them and audit them
Get Involved
Discipline & Reward
Keys to a Successful Contractor Safety Program
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