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ComplianceGlossary Term

Fatigue Risk Management

A structured approach to identifying and controlling worker fatigue on job sites, especially during extended shifts or remote rotations. Subcontractors must often meet client FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) plans as a condition of site access. Failure to comply can result in removed personnel or contract termination.

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MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)

Compliance

An official document showing a driver's licence history, violations, and suspensions. Clients and prime contractors often require MVRs before allowing subcontractor personnel to operate vehicles on site. A clean MVR is frequently a condition of insurance coverage and site access approval.

Nepa (national Environmental Policy Act) Review

Compliance

A U.S. federal environmental assessment required before major project approvals on public lands. Subcontractors may face work delays or scope changes while reviews are completed. Mobilisation schedules should account for potential NEPA-related hold periods.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Compliance

A documented record of all GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions generated by your operations, including equipment, vehicles, and fuel use. Prime contractors increasingly require subcontractors to submit one for project bids. Accurate tracking helps avoid compliance penalties and supports contract eligibility.

Smart Work Zone

Compliance

A construction or industrial site equipped with sensors, cameras, and connected devices to monitor traffic, equipment, and worker movement in real time. Subcontractors operating in these zones must comply with data-sharing and equipment compatibility requirements set by the prime contractor. Non-compliance can result in site access delays or contract penalties.

Osha 1926 Subpart P

Compliance

The U.S. federal standard governing excavation and trenching safety on construction sites. Subcontractors must comply with shoring, sloping, and protective system requirements before workers enter any excavation. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders, fines, and loss of site access.

Heat Illness Prevention

Compliance

Protocols subcontractors must follow to protect field crews from heat-related conditions during outdoor or hot-environment work. Includes hydration schedules, shade access, acclimatisation plans, and buddy checks. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders, liability exposure, or lost contracts.

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