A standardised code system used to classify businesses by industry type across Canada, the US, and Mexico. Subcontractors use NAICS codes when registering with clients, bidding on contracts, or filing taxes. Your code signals what work you perform and affects vendor qualification and insurance requirements.
ComplianceGlossary Term
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
Related Terms
Trench Safety Stand Down
ComplianceA mandatory work stoppage where all excavation and trenching crews halt operations to review cave-in prevention and protective system requirements. Subcontractors must ensure workers, supervisors, and equipment operators participate before resuming ground-breaking work. Primes may require documented sign-off proving your crew completed the stand down.
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.
Heat Illness Prevention Program
ComplianceA documented safety plan requiring subcontractors to manage worker exposure to extreme heat on jobsites. It typically covers hydration protocols, work-rest cycles, and heat acclimatisation schedules. Clients and prime contractors often require proof of a compliant program before mobilisation.
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
ComplianceA periodic federal renewal of legislation governing road, rail, and trucking regulations. For subcontractors, it can change load limits, hauling permits, and carrier compliance requirements. Review updates carefully, as new rules may affect equipment mobilisation costs and timelines.
OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
ComplianceA U.S. Treasury agency that enforces sanctions against designated countries, companies, and individuals. Subcontractors must screen clients and vendors against OFAC lists before accepting contracts or payments. Working with a sanctioned party can result in severe fines and contract termination.
LOTO (Lockout/tagout)
ComplianceA mandatory safety procedure requiring subcontractors to physically lock and label energy sources before servicing equipment. It prevents accidental startup during maintenance work. Site operators often require proof of worker LOTO certification before mobilisation.
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