Accidents contractors records

For sub-contractors the pressures are even more immediate. Their accident-free record is an important factor in deciding whether they will... 

OSHA IMIS Records of workplace inspections, including those prompted by accidents where a worker is injured 1984-Present Information from OSHA field inspections, a third party More accurate description of impacts on employees and contractors Keyword indexing allows for easy search and retrieval Not comprehensive, limited to incidents selected by OSHA Inspections without abstracts cannot be keyword searched causal information unavailable Designed to assist compliance enforcement, not to report on incident causes Limited information from State-Plan states Not designed to be a lessons-leamed database... 

Best practice information on safe working practices in the coastal and maritime engineering sector has been assembled through examination of HSE statistical data and through detailed discussions with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, examining current operational procedures, accident records and perceptions of risk. 

Best practice information on safe working practices in the coastal and maritime engineering sector has been assembled through examination of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistical data and through detailed discussions with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, examining current operational procedures, accident records and perceptions of risk. This document incorporates lessons learnt from previous experience in the coastal and maritime construction sectors, and contains guidance and recommendations for all stakeholders involved in the safety of construction work in the coastal and maritime environment. 

On the reaetive side, the Environment Agency maintains a database of information on health and safety information relating to its staff, contractors and the public. The purpose of the database is to ensure that accident records (including near misses) are investigated and lessons are learnt thereby improving the Agency s ability to examine why incidents occur and provide better protection and a safer working environment. Unfortunately, the database had not been operational for sufficient duration to make use of the data. 

One port operator s safety department examined the accident statistics for the past six years for two major commercial ports. In that time, the two ports had had 4 reportable construction accidents and since then have spent around 100 million in capital expenditure. Two of these accidents occurred in the marine environment but were not the result of a marine-related risk, i.e. they could just as easily have occurred on land. However, the port s accident data may mask the true picture, as they would not record the contractor s accident data, as contractors are separately responsible for submitting the RIDDOR forms to HSE. 

In the same period the operator had had approximately 60 reportable operational accidents involving the operator s employees. Again, in the same period, there had been many more reportable incidents involving tenants, berth users and operations contractors but the operator had limited information on this, as it is not their responsibility to report such incidents. Although this included 4 deaths during operations, it was actually significantly better than the industry average, but still a completely unacceptable record. 

Organizations can use cost information in other ways to help achieve safety. For example, accident claim rates provide a source of costs for some products. So do returns and failures of products. The data may help when selecting supphers of parts, assemblies and components. Accident records, insurance rates, and claim records can help when selecting contractors. Cost of product failures, complaints, accidents, compliance with standards and other claims can help when setting performance incentives for suppliers and contractors. 

The second suggested analysis should take the contractors OSHA incident rates into consideration. OSHA requires employers to report and record accident information on occupational injuries and illnesses on the annual OSHA 300 Log. The employer must... 

In addition to the above referenced categories, there are other issues included in this subpart. For example, the contractor must also start and maintain accident prevention programs. Access to employee exposure and medical records is a key issue in this subpart. 

An important step in ensuring health and safety in contract situations hes at the tender stage. The principal needs to ensure that there is evidertce that the corrtractor has an adequate OHS system, and a good accident record. (The latter can be difficult for contractors just starting out.) Principals using a preqrralificatiorts system which screens contractors out before they can even submit a bid, rrtake it even more difficrrlt for a new comparty. 

Companies want to ensure that they engage safe contractors. This involves a close attention to detail from the pre-contract stage to the end of the project. Large firms often have their own approved list of contractors and suppliers. To get on this list will usually involve a demonstration that the supplier has all the necessary policies and procedures in place and has a good health and safety track record. Failure to meet the client s requirements because of accidents or enforcement action may mean a loss of business and even exclusion from the approved list. Some clients or principal contractors may want to audit a supplier to check compliance. 

Table 2, although based on limited samples, reflects differences between the major causes of accidents in Canada and those in Britain. While it would appear that Canada has a better record regarding the use of personal protective equipment, Britain enjoys a better record relating to access structures. To overcome a poor record in this respect, the Association worked with union leaders and contractors in the development of a training programme and a construction site planning manual. ... 

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