May 2013

Improving SafetyA Contractors View

Who are Finning

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Who are Finning?

Intention – We want to work SAFE and you want us to be SAFE on your sites

Responsibilities – We all have a DUTY of CARE and H&S responsibilities for each other

What needs to happen

Identify the Job

Select a Suitable Contractor

Assess the Risks

Provide Information & Instruction

Cooperate with each other

Consult

Manage & Supervise

INDG368(rev1) 06/12

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Overview – Using Contractors

Tender & Pre Qualification

Consistent / One Standard of information and documentation for :-

• Pre Qualification information applicable to all MPA members – Pics?

• Core questions

• Assessed in accordance with one pre assessment body i.e. Pics, CHAS, Safe Contractor, Achilles etc

• H&S Competency - SPA passport

• Technical Competency confirmation

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Personal Protective Equipment

One standard for PPE - Finning has a minimum requirement

• Colour of hi-visibility clothing

• Colour of head protection

• Type of Safety footwear – Finning is protective toecap & midsole, laced above the ankle (riggers banned)

• Standard of Safety – Commitments

• Machine/Equipment Isolation

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Consistent Site requirements

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• Booking in – Provided with site plan to include - site safety rules, traffic routes, crossing points and emergency contacts

• Designated Safe Work area, away from operating area, barrier/cordoned off

• Hard standing (min compacted hardcore)

• Not expected to work in site operating area (unless a breakdown) and then;

• Escorted into operating area and safe work area implemented

• Machine washed in advance of visit (dry)

• Risk Assessment and reporting - Simplification

• Arrangements for Working at Height

• Arrangements for Lone Working and out of hours – Contact, First Aid, Competency

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And Finally – Be safe!!

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