Contractor Safety Agreement
This safety agreement shall be presented to all contractors who perform services on any XXXX owned, leased, or otherwise controlled premises. A signed copy of this agreement and a certificate of insurance must be received before the contractor begins performance of the contracted service.
Contractor Safety AgreementFOR CONTRACTORS PROVIDING SERVICES ON XXXX OWNED, LEASED, OR OTHERWISE CONTROLLED PREMISES
This Agreement has been drafted and published to help prevent accidents and personal injuries. It is not intended to be all inclusive, but rather a guide for the contractor. It is the responsibility of the contractor's management personnel to enforce these and all other safety rules and good safety practices. The contractor shall provide the necessary safety equipment and perform the required services in such a manner as to eliminate the cause of personal injuries and accidents. All XXXX Safety Rules must be obeyed when working on Vertis-owned, leased, or otherwise controlled premises.
1.0 Occupational Safety and Health Act
1.1 All materials supplied to, or work performed on, XXXX premises shall comply fully with the applicable provisions of federal and applicable state occupational safety and health acts, standards, and regulations covering Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Lift Truck Safety, Confined Spaces, Hazardous Materials, Flammables and Combustibles, and other applicable provisions, acts, standards, and/or regulations.
1.2 The contractor hereby certifies that all such materials and work performed will conform to and comply with such standards and regulations.
2.0 Personal Protective Equipment
2.1 The contractor at his own expense shall provide personal protective equipment for his employees.
2.2 All contractor employees must, while on XXXX owned, leased, or controlled premises, wear required safety equipment whenever engaged in work requiring personal protective equipment.
3.0 Protective Helmets
3.1 Contractor employees must wear protective helmets when working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, electrical shock, or burns
3.2 The contractor is responsible for providing, posting, and observing required signage in such areas.
4.0 Welding and Welding Equipment
4.1 Contractor personnel must obtain written permission from authorized XXXX Plant Engineering or Maintenance Department personnel before welding or cutting.
4.2 A shield must be used to protect all persons from the flash of electric welding whenever possible.
4.3 All electric welding machines are to be equipped with standard electrical equipment to fit the outlets existing on XXXX premises. Temporary electrical hookups will not be permitted unless made by a qualified technician.
4.4 Acetylene and oxygen cylinders shall be protected against tipping by use of standard portable welding carts to which the cylinders must be secured. If portable welding carts are not immediately available, the cylinders shall be secured to a stationary object of sufficient strength to hold the cylinder until a cart can be obtained. Unless a recess in the cylinder protects the valve, a metal cap shall be used to protect the valve against damage when the cylinder is not connected for use. The proper equipment to shut off the valves in case of emergency must accompany each set-up.
4.5 When not in use, acetylene and oxygen cylinders must be removed to an approved outside storage area.
5.0 Ladders
5.1 All ladders used shall be in good condition. When used in buildings, they shall be equipped with ladder safety shoes.
5.2 Contractors WILL NOT be permitted to use XXXX ladders.
5.3 It is prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded. It is prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to achieve additional height. When not in use, all ladders shall be safely stored in an OSHA-approved manner.
6.0 Construction
6.1 All excavations shall be provided with suitable solid barriers or railings plus adequate warning lights or other devices.
6.2 Necessary precautions shall be taken to protect all persons in any area when construction work is being performed overhead or at floor-level. Guards or other adequate protection must be provided whenever holes, inserts, bolts, or other hazards are left in, on, or above the floor.
6.3 Overhead construction work must never be done above any person or over any area where people and/or trucks are moving without first obtaining specific permission from the XXXX Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
6.4 Areas in which construction work is being performed must be kept clean, orderly, and safe. The contractor must remove combustible materials and other debris from the plant property at the end of each working day.
6.5 All equipment being used by the contractor such as hand tools, trucks, etc., must be kept in safe operating condition.
6.6 Loose materials such as bolts, nuts, or hand tools must not be left lying on beams, ledges, or any place from where they could fall or be knocked off, causing damage or injury. They must be immediately removed to the floor level.
6.7 Guards removed while making alterations or repairs on equipment must be replaced before the equipment is returned to production.
6.8 Written approval from the XXXX Plant Maintenance Department must be obtained before any explosives or tools utilizing a power cartridge can be used on XXXX premises. Contractors assume sole responsibility for bodily injury and property damage caused by use or possession of such explosives or power cartridges.
6.9 Any spilled materials, such as grease, oil, paint, etc., shall be immediately cleaned up.
6.10 All combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials (e.g., oily rags, etc.) must be stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly. Proper storage to minimize the risk of fire and spontaneous combustion must be practiced.
6.11 Only approved containers and tanks are to be used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. All connections on drums and combustible liquid piping, vapor, and liquid must be kept tight. All flammable liquids should be kept in closed containers when not in use.
6.12 No Smoking signs must be posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks.
6.13 When an opening is made in the roof or walls of a building, the inside must be protected from weather until the opening is closed.
6.14 Any accumulation of dust must be routinely removed. Dust should be cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the dust going into suspension.
6.15 Metallic or conductive dust must be prevented from entering or accumulating on or around electrical enclosures or equipment.6.16 Smoking is expressly prohibited in smoking-restricted areas and any area used for the storage of flammables or combustibles.
7.0 Underground Service Hazards
7.1 Before starting any excavation, the Plant Maintenance Department must approve driving of objects into the ground or through floors, or the hauling or dumping of heavy loads, to ensure that no underground service such as power cables, sewer or fire lines, etc., are in the area. Hand excavation must be used to locate underground service in the area before proceeding with mechanical means.
7.2 Written clearance must be obtained from the Plant Maintenance Supervisor before shutting off any utility or service.
7.3 Written permission from the Plant Maintenance Supervisor must be obtained in writing before shutting off or placing out-of-service any fire protective device or service.
8.0 Leaving Job Before Completion
8.1 When it is necessary to leave a job before completion, all materials, rigging, boards, loose nails, and other debris must be carefully removed from the floor.
8.2 There shall not be materials or equipment left overhead or on the roof unless secured in place.
8.3 Adequate barricades and warnings must be erected at all openings, excavations, and obstructions.
8.4 If a crane is being used, the boom must be lowered to the ground prior to leaving the job.
9.0 Environmental Waste Management
9.1 The contractor is responsible for the proper removal of any and all waste or hazardous material used, generated, or produced as a result of the contractor's activities while on XXXX premises.
9.2 Prior to any hazardous waste generation, XXXX shall be provided with the:Name and location of the waste facility;EPA ID number of the waste facility; andState Approval Number of the waste facility if applicable.
9.3 XXXX reserves the right to reject any disposal facility that has any Class I violations or may be a Superfund site.
9.4 When a waste facility is approved, and immediately after shipment of waste occurs, XXXX shall be provided with:a) Copies of all Manifests or Bills of Lading; andb) Total Quantity Generated.
10.0 Security
10.1 All outside contractor employees will be required to submit to any security provisions in place for any XXXX employee under the same circumstances.
11.0 Communication
11.1 Business agents representing contractor employees must conduct their business in the visitors' lobby or at such places designated by the Facility Manager.
11.2 When contact with contractor employees is necessary, the Business Agent must first report to the receptionist and have the receptionist notify the Maintenance Supervisor in charge of the project.
11.3 The Maintenance Supervisor will notify the contractor's superintendent or supervisor who will have the specified contractor's employee report to the reception area for the conduct of business.
11.4 A designated daily time and place will be arranged. A designated XXXX Maintenance Supervisor will meet with the Contractor Project Manager. Items that must be discussed and documented are:a) Size of contractor crew for that dayb) The project progress, what is to be done today, and what was completed the day
before, status of pre-arranged timelinec) Safety inspection and discussion of concerns by the XXXX representative
12.0 Hazardous Communication
12.1 The contractor shall provide XXXX with copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any products used on site.
12.2 The contractor shall have copies of Material Safety Data Sheets available at all times.
13.0 Completion of the Job
13.1 All scaffolding and unused materials shall be removed from trusses, roof, platforms, and floor to a designated place outside of the building as soon as their use is completed.
14.0 XXXX Property
14.1 Contractor personnel are not authorized to move any XXXX equipment (e.g., machinery, cranes, tractors, fork trucks, etc.). Only the XXXX Maintenance Supervisor has the authority to have such equipment moved.
14.2 Trucks or other vehicles being operated on XXXX property or premises must be operated safely at all times and stored in authorized places as directed by the Plant Maintenance Department.
14.3 XXXX reserves the right to inspect all equipment used by the contractor or any of its subcontractors, and to prohibit the use of any equipment judged to be unsafe.
14.4 XXXX reserves the right to stop any job being performed in a manner deemed unsafe by the Safety Department or Plant Department.
14.5 Proof of satisfactory insurance coverage - including liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance - must be furnished by the contractor and accepted by XXXX before any work is started.
15.0 Employment of Workers
15.1 The contractor are required to employ legal worker with valid working permit and properly insured.
15.2 The contractor shall submit list of his employees together with their particulars including CIDB card to Person-In-Charge.
15.3 The contractor shall update their list of employees from time to time.
16.0 Company CIDB Registration
16.1 The Contractor company shall be registered with CIDB for the purpose of carrying out the project.
16.2 In the event that you have not complied with the above undertaking, you shall be solely responsible for any legal action taken against you.
CONTRACTOR SAFETY AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe SAFETY AGREEMENT has been read and its conditions are hereby accepted by the undersigned on behalf of the Contractor and its employees, agents, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees and agents.The undersigned assumes full responsibility to inform its employees, agents, and subcontractors about this SAFETY AGREEMENT, and agrees that it will conform and will have all employees, agents, and subcontractors conform with this SAFETY AGREEMENT at all times while on the premises controlled by XXXX.
It is further understood that any person not conforming with the SAFETY AGREEMENT shall not be permitted to perform services on such premises.It is further understood by the undersigned that compliance with this SAFETY AGREEMENT is a continuing requirement and that in consideration of the undersigned accepting any contract to be performed on XXXX premises, the acceptance of and compliance with these conditions shall be automatically continued from job to job and year to year unless written notice revoking such acceptance is given by the undersigned to XXXX, to which this SAFETY AGREEMENT was originally submitted.
As additional, the Contractor are fully responsible for all liabilities/ consequences imposed by the authorities arising from not complying with this requirements. The Contractor have further agreed that a penalty and/or fine by XXXX will be imposed on you in the event that you have not complied with the above undertaking
Contractor's Signature: _______________________
Print Name : _______________________
Title : _______________________
Date : _______________________
XXXX Signature : _______________________
Print Name : _______________________
Title : _______________________
Date : _______________________
