A structured site safety initiative targeting fall hazards across elevated work areas, scaffolding, and ladders. Subcontractors are typically required to participate and document compliance as a condition of their contract. It often involves toolbox talks, harness inspections, and audits by the prime contractor.
Fall Prevention Campaign
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Community Benefits Agreement
ComplianceA contract between a project owner and local stakeholders requiring hiring targets for local labour and subcontractors. Field service companies bidding on major projects may need to demonstrate local content compliance to qualify. Non-compliance can result in contract penalties or disqualification.
RAGAGEP (Recognised and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices)
ComplianceIndustry standards, codes, and technical guidelines that define minimum safe design and operating requirements. Subcontractors must follow RAGAGEP when installing, inspecting, or maintaining equipment on client sites. Non-compliance can trigger regulatory violations or disqualify you from future contracts.
Stop-Before-Strike
ComplianceA mandatory work pause requiring crews to verify no buried utilities or underground hazards exist before digging or drilling begins. Subcontractors are typically contractually responsible for completing all locates and documented checks before breaking ground. Failure to comply can void insurance coverage and expose your company to full liability for strikes.
Indemnity Provision
ComplianceA contract clause that transfers liability for losses, injuries, or damages between parties. Subcontractors are often required to indemnify the prime contractor or operator against third-party claims. Review these clauses carefully, as they can expose your company to costs beyond your scope of work.
Dust Suppression
ComplianceThe process of controlling airborne particulates on worksites using water trucks, chemical agents, or barriers. Subcontractors may be contractually responsible for dust suppression on access roads, laydown yards, or excavation sites. Failure to comply can result in stop-work orders or back-charges from the prime contractor.
CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals)
ComplianceSolid and liquid waste materials produced by coal-fired power plants, including fly ash, bottom ash, and scrubber sludge. Subcontractors handling CCR sites must follow strict federal regulations governing storage, disposal, and remediation. Improper handling can trigger significant liability, so verify site-specific CCR compliance requirements before mobilising.
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