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An Owner’s Perspective
Ian Wagschal2018 Workplace Health & Safety Conference
Contractor Safety Management:
Dalhousie University
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
• 18,200 Students• 1,000 Faculty• 2,100 Staff
• 165 Buildings across Four Campuses• 5.7 Million Square Feet
10 Years of New Building Construction
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
10 Years of “minor” Construction
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
• 2400+ Projects, average of $100K each
Legal Disclaimer
• This presentation is not legal advice.
• You must satisfy yourself that you are meeting
your statutory safety obligations.
• Consult your own Legal Counsel before
commencing in any construction or related safety
activity.
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Socratic Disclaimer• The only true knowledge is knowing that you do not know.
• All safety processes and systems are imperfect and must be
subject to continuous improvement, including this one.
• Feel free to question and constructively criticize: Let’s work
together to make things better so nobody gets hurt.
Safety Management Process Team
•Legal Expert
•Construction Expert
•Safety Expert
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Contractor Safety Management: Key Components
1. Contractor / Vendor Evaluation Prior to Award
2. Owner’s Safety Policy
3. Knowledge of the Workplace and its Hazards
4. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan
5. Construction Monitoring
6. Continuous Communication
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
BeforeConstruction
DuringConstruction
Contractor / Vendor Evaluation Prior to AwardRequirements Evaluate potential vendors for
compliance with safety requirements.
Action Contractor provides a valid and current WCB letter of good standing and have COR (Safety Certified) accreditation. Verify Contractor safety history with Dalhousie is acceptable.
Documentation WCB Letter of Good StandingCOR (Safety Certified) Accreditation
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Dalhousie Contractor Safety Policy
Requirements Define and Document the roles and responsibilities for safety management at Dalhousie.
Action Contractor reads and signs Contractor Safety Policy at Construction Startup Meeting
Documentation Contractor Safety Policy - Signed
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Knowledge of Workplace and its HazardsRequirements Provide knowledge of workplace and
hazards to Contractors.
Action Deliver Project Hazard Assessment Worksheet to Contractor including a project specific hazardous materials report by an Environmental Consultant, if applicable.
Documentation Project Hazard Assessment Worksheet
Hazardous Materials Report (when applicable).
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Contractor Site-Specific Safety Plan
Requirements Ensure Contractor has assembled a site specific safety plan.
Action Review Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan (do not approve)
Documentation Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Construction MonitoringRequirements Monitor Contractor’s activities during
construction.
Action Regular Construction Site Visits and Safety Audits
Documentation Safety Audit Reports (EHSO or other safety expert to review selected projects).
Site Safety Review Checklist(s). Quantity of reviews shall be relevant to the duration of the project, the types of hazards, and the risk identified in the safety plan.
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Continuous CommunicationRequirements Maintain constant communication with
Contractor.
Action Attend Regular Site Meeting where Safety is always the first agenda item.
Documentation Site Meeting Minutes
Tool Box Minutes
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Contractor Safety Management: Key Documents
1. WCB Letter of Good Standing2. Safety Certified (COR) Accreditation3. Dalhousie Contractor Safety Policy4. Hazard Assessment Worksheet5. Hazmat Report6. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan7. Safety AUDITS: External Third Party8. Safety OBSERVATIONS: Internal9. Tool-box and site meeting minutes
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Contractor Safety Policy
Contractor Safety Management: An Owner's Perspective
Hazard Assessment
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Safety Observation Form
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Questions? 1. Contractor / Vendor Evaluation Prior to Award
2. Owner’s Safety Policy
3. Knowledge of the Workplace and its Hazards
4. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan
5. Construction Monitoring
6. Continuous Communication
