Contractors best practices

Word of Caution The best practice is to let the contractors use their own systems. Imposing an Owner s systems could be a grave mistake. 

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has partnered with insurers and vendors that serve the industry to promote fall protection best practices, accountability and new equipment. Between 2005 and 2010, ongoing training seminars, webinars, and other efforts helped deaease industry falls by a remarkable 69 percent. 

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. 

The Environment Agency uses its framework contractors and specialist subcontractors to undertake coastal defence works. In total there are probably only a dozen companies undertaking coastal engineering work for the Environment Agency. Agency staff consulted eonsidered that this helps to maintain high competence levels within the eontraetors they use. It is the Agency s stated policy objective to achieve a position of zero reportable construction incidents and to be considered to demonstrate best practice as a client. 

Crittall, J. and de Plevitz, L. (1997). Best Practice in Managing Contractors The OHS Obligations of Principals. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety — Aust. NZ, 13(4), 353-60. 

Safe work practices cover operating, maintenance, and material handling risks. Generally, work in this area would fall under the category of occupational safety. Many of the best practices are described in API 76, Improving Owner and Contractor Safety Performance. Human factors are included in this topic. 

Ten major elements can be identified that are common to all the world s major contractors. There are many different ways used to measure the extent to which each element is complied with, but, in businesses where they are all found, directors can be sure that they are meeting the challenge of world best practice. 

Demolition works should be carried out by experienced demolition contractors. Demolition methods should follow best practice adjusted as necessary to account for potential building instability. Demolition techniques will not be discussed here, but special considerations around waste management are briefly discussed. 

Infrastructure Management involves the pl sical securily measiues that represent the basic bnilding blocks of secniity best-practice. Infrastructure management activities help to form a secure perimeter around an entire facility and to protect sensitive areas within a firm s facilities. It is impoitant to hmit access to vulnerable processes via locks, gates, and ID cards and to monitor these areas with closed circuit television cameras (CCTV). Additionally, background checks should be performed on all employees as well as third party contractors with access to sensitive areas. 

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