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C.S.M.P. provides for compliance with Process Safety Management as it addresses contractors. The Contractor Safety Management Program developed by I.S.H., Inc. helps owners develop safety manuals, provides uniform training, and offers a centralized medical facility. Contractor control begins with pre-bid approval of contractors, approving those with acceptable safety records, and continues until project completion. The I.S.H. Contractor Safety Management Program ensures full compliance with the goals of the facility's safety plans. These goals are met by starting safety forums, auditing contractors, and project hazard assessment, to name only a few. I.S.H., Inc.'s comprehensive response to industry was acknowledged by the Business Roundtable. It presented I.S.H., Inc. with an award of excellence for pioneer developmental work in Contractor Safety Management Programs.
The arrival of OSHA's Process Safety Maintenance 1910.119 standards clearly defined the responsibilities of owners. I.S.H., Inc. addresses every aspect of these standards by first assisting owners in developing manuals and continues by establishing a selection process for contractors. I.S.H., Inc. 's involvement continues through every phase, including the training of contractor's workers, ensuring full owner control. The prescreened contractors are also informed of known hazards. I.S.H., Inc. explains to contract workers their place in the emergency action plan and helps owners develop safe work practices for specialized activities, plus controlling facility access. Evaluation of contractor safety performance and keeping an injury/illness log for workers are additional areas of owner responsibility where I.S.H., Inc. is of assistance.
Contractors, according to PSM 1910.119, must ensure workers are trained in job safety. The contractor must advise workers of potential hazards involving work, plus Process and Emergency Response Plans. Training records are to be documented and employees must be monitored to ensure safety rules and safe work practices are followed. Contractors are required to advise owners of hazards. If a process change occurs affecting a contractor, workers must be informed and retrained.
Considered individually, none of these standards seem difficult, but as a group they may appear overwhelming. I.S.H., Inc.'s Contractor Safety Management Program ensures the owners all standards are addressed in a professional manner, while providing a friendly, helpful hand to every on-site contractor.
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