Board Safety Task Force

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1 Board Safety Task Force First meeting occurred in June 2005 Purpose What we hoped to accomplish Why Contractor Safety was selected as one of the key components 1

2 Utility Contractor Safety Our work is changing.. As contractors perform an everincreasing amount of work on our gas delivery systems, it is critical for all utilities to work towards developing a formal contractor safety program. 2

3 Utility Contractor Safety Our contractors are changing.. Contractors working for one utility today will be working for another utility tomorrow and another next week. 3

4 Utility Contractor Safety Our responsibilities are changing.. When a high-profile incident occurs as a contractor is working on your system, the media and public will not make the distinction that this particular individual (or crew) is not an employee of your company. 4

5 Utility Contractor Safety Our choices need to be right.. Safety performance is closely tied to quality workmanship. Yet, so many of our companies fail to stress the importance of safety in selecting who our contractors will be. 5

6 Utility Contractor Safety A survey was conducted in 2005 among AGA member companies to learn what members had implemented with regard to utility contractor safety practices/procedures. Results were as follows. 6

7 Utility Contractor Safety Companies were asked if they felt they had certain measures in place: Formal Company Programs? 13 % Contractor Screening? 10 % Contractor Screening Limit? 2 % Contractor Fatality Notification? 13 % Contractor Injury Notification? 12% 7

8 Utility Contractor Safety Question: Do you feel your company has a formal utility contractor safety program implemented? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Unsure 8

9 Utility Contractor Safety Question: For those who do not have a formal Utility Contractor Safety program, what is the primary reason your Company does not have one? 1. Focus is entirely on Employee safety 100% 2. Not a priority for us 0% 0% 0% 3. Not sure how to go about developing a program 4. Legal Concerns 9

10 Question: What is the most important consideration in selecting your company s contractor? 1. Cost 0% 2. Qualification in performing the work 0% 0% Utility Contractor Safety 3. Safety 100% 4. Reputation and/or Familiarity with party 10

11 Guidelines for Improving Contractor Safety in the Natural Gas Industry 11

12 Key Elements of a Contractor Safety Program 1. Identification of Safety and Health Hazards 2. Communication of Hazards / Requirements Contract Language Bid Package 3. Selection of Safe Contractor Qualifications Screening 4. Work Site Communications 5. Reviewing Contractor Safety Performance 6. Post-Contract Evaluation 12

13 Key Elements of a Contractor Safety Program Elements can be implemented for: 1. Individual projects 2. Long-term agreements 13

14 1. Identification of Safety and Health Hazards Allows for proactive management of hazards throughout Project (See Appendix A pg-13) 1. Proactively identify, known and potential hazards 2. Guide for owner to specify contractor requirements 3. Manage and mitigate hazards up front 14

15 2. Communication of Hazards Clearly communicate safety requirements and expectations Contract Safety Language 1. Standard / boiler plate language 2. Specific safety language/addendum addressing specific project hazards and expectations. Contractor Bid Package (RFP) 1. Inform Contractor of identified hazards and safety expectations 2. Request specific safety information to evaluate contractor qualification (See Appendix B) 15

16 3. Selection of Safe Contractor Should be based upon past safety performance, current practices and specific qualifications (See Appendix B pg-15) Lagging Indicators past 3-4 years : 1. Experience Modification Rates (EMR) 2. OSHA Incidence Rates 3. Citations 16

17 3. Selection of Safe Contractor Current Practices Use Leading Indicators to examine contractor s current safety practices/philosophies. Know their safety culture! 1. Written Safety and Health Program 2. Incident Investigation Process 3. Safety Meetings and Training 4. Safety Inspections Qualifications to deal with specific project hazards 17

18 4. Worksite Communications Brief Contract Employees performing work (See Appendix C pg-19) 1. Pre-job Safety Meeting (on-site) 2. Site Orientation Emergency plans Chemical hazards (HAZCOM) Incident Notification 3. Establish a schedule for periodic meetings with contractor s management to discuss contractor performance and resolve any issues. 4. Establish contacts / protocol for an imminent safety risks. 18

19 5. Reviewing Contractor Safety Performance Job Site: 1. Use experienced and safety-oriented staff to perform periodic jobsite reviews with Contractor Management. 2. Promptly correct problems through Contractor Management 19

20 5. Reviewing Contractor Safety Performance Performance Measures: 1. Require contractor reporting of: Injury/Incident Rates Serious Near Misses Incident Investigation Results Inspection Reports 2. Use data to identify problem trends 3. Require Safety Improvement plans. 20

21 6. Post-Contract Evaluation Evaluate Contractor after each project (See Appendix D pg-20) 1. Develop Data Base 2. Pre Approved Bidders List 21

22 Forming a Partnership Elements involved and good practices: 1. Recognize superior safety performance 2. Maintain open communications by including a contractor representative in daily planning and scheduling meetings as appropriate. 3. Evaluate major project milestones from a safety perspective. 22

23 Summary Potential Pitfalls to Avoid: 1. Not identifying and communicating specific project/job-site hazards 2. Formally directing Contractor s Employees. 3. Simply assuming the Contractor is being safe and doing a good job when there has not been recent communications. 23

24 Summary Focus on Prevention Identify safety hazards associated with construction and maintenance projects, upfront. Select qualified, safe contractors Communicate throughout Allows for less direct monitoring 24

25 Benefits 1. Improve workplace safety 2. Reduce construction and maintenance costs 3. Improved productivity and adherence to schedule 4. Improve quality 5. Ensure compliance and reduce regulation 6. Reduce overall liability/ third party claims 7. Reduced exposure to negative publicity 8. Improved labor relations 25

26 Other Sources of Information AGA Technical Paper Guidelines for Improving Contractor Safety Performance Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) Publications UP-808 Through UP-808 American Petroleum Institute (API) Std 2220 and RP 2221 Business Roundtable ( National Safety Council ( 26