Fatigue Risk Management

A documented record of environmental conditions at a site before work begins. Subcontractors may be required to contribute data or sign off on baseline surveys prior to mobilisation. It protects your company if environmental damage claims arise later.

A fall-arrest assembly attached to a fixed ladder, typically including a rail or cable that a climber's harness connects to. Required on ladders exceeding specified heights at most oil and gas and construction sites. Subcontractors must verify worker training and compatible harness equipment before mobilising to sites with these systems.

A work-related injury or illness that requires more than basic first aid, such as medical treatment, restricted duty, or lost time. Subcontractors must log these incidents and report them to the prime contractor. High recordable rates can disqualify your company from future bids or vendor pre-qualification lists.

A structured safety and work review completed by a crew before starting a job on site. Subcontractors use it to identify hazards, assign roles, and confirm equipment readiness. It is often required by the prime contractor before work can begin.

A document submitted by a subcontractor outlining how a specific scope of work will be executed safely and efficiently. It typically covers methods, equipment, personnel, and hazard controls. Clients often require it before mobilisation or permit approval.

A method used to protect workers from cave-ins during excavation work, including sloping, shoring, or trench boxes. Subcontractors are legally required to implement an adequate protective system before workers enter any trench deeper than 1.2 metres. Failure to comply can result in stop-work orders, fines, or loss of contract.

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