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                     Special risks introduced by the use of contractors- less effective communication,  inadequate training of short
                     term contract staff, language difficulty, lack of corporate identity and commitment, untested or unfamiliar
                     procedures, short term objectives of some contractors, les regard for company’s assets. Controlling contractor
                    safety-check contractor’s capabilities, past experience of similar work and safety record, use of contract terms and
                    conditions, stipulate training and certification requirements. Make all safety requirements and responsibilities 
                    clear in contract documents make contract awards conditional on satisfactorily meeting all safety stipulations.
                    Define who is responsible for safety, ADCO liaison staff, safety supervisors and general management retain
                    power to halt unsafe practice. Contractor retains responsibility for his actions. Communicate ADCO safety policy
                    and lines of responsibility Cleary to contractor and all his staff. Clarify in contract documents who is responsible
                    for safety training of contractor’s staff.
                   Ensure all new contractors receive orientation training on first arriving at site. point  out specific hazards,
                   familiarise him with alarms, ensure he performs safety checks on his tools and equipment, point out escape routes,
                   muster stations, fire extinguisher and first aid posts
                  
                  Ensure contractor and all his staff are fully conversant with the ADCO permit-to-work system and HVC and IC
                  requirements. Also specific ADCO rules and conditions-working at height transportation, plant & machinery,
                  lifting operations, scaffolding, shot blasting, painting, safe erection, safe blinding, gas cylinders, welding,
                  excavation, asbestos, radiation, welfare, pressure testing, COSHH, office safety, demolition, explosives, leads
   
                  Contractor required issuing a HSE policy document and HSE plan for the contract duration.