PSM Element: Contractors

DOE-HDBK-1101-2004

PSM Element: CONTRACTORS

Exhibit 2.13

PSM Compliance Status

Major Issues/Questions

Information Source

Notes/Comments

None

Partial

Complete

Documentation

Documentation exists for contractor orientation to

known potential hazards and the applicable provisions

of the emergency action plan.

Communication

Employer assumes the following responsibilities.

Inform contractors of known potential

hazards related to the contractor's work

and the process.

Explain to contractor the applicable

provisions of the emergency action plan.

Implementation

Written program establishes responsibilities for

orientating contractors to potential hazards and the

applicable provisions of the emergency action plan

and for documenting the orientation.

Written programs exists for developing and

implementing safe work practices to control the

entrance, the exit, and the movement of contractor

personnel at the affected processes.

Written program exists for ensuring that the contractor

assumes the following responsibilities.

Ensuring their workers are trained in

safe work practices.

Ensuring their workers follow all

applicable safety rules and work

practices.

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