Subcontractor Expectations

Contactor HSES Responsibilities

Vendors and contractors considered critical are required to comply with the JRM contractor program. Critical vendors and contractors include:

• Contractors who provide labor or critical on-site services including but not limited to scaffolding, non-destructive testing, electrical/ instrumentation, security, carpentry, fireproofing, and insulation.
• Emergency response service contractors
• Waste disposal vendors
• Transporters of hazardous materials or wastes
• Barge or tank cleaning contractors
• Analytical laboratories

Candidate contractors or vendors who wish to bid for the performance of critical activities must submit a HSES Pre-Qualification statement that includes:

• A declaration and confirmation that the contractor/vendor has appropriately written HSES systems in place which meet or exceed all applicable government standards and regulations.
• A report of the contractor's/vendor's safety and environmental performance showing recordable occupational injury incident rates. The contractor's/vendor's safety performance should not exceed the incident rate for the industry.
• A signed statement must be included with all bids that, at a minimum, the contractor/vendor will comply with JRM's rules and conduct regular inspections of their activities while on the company premises.
• An agreement that the contractor/vendor will submit to a HSES audit of their facilities and their HSES Management System. The contractor/vendor must also agree to timely correct any deficiencies that are deemed critical by JRM.

Evaluation of Performance

HSES guidelines have been established for critical contractors/vendors to follow while performing work at any JRM facility or vessel. These guidelines include their responsibility to follow all regulations by federal, state, and/or local governments having jurisdiction over the site or vessel. HSES personnel monitor all onsite subcontractors/vendors as part of the normal inspection/work review process. In addition, onsite contractors/vendors may be subject to audits as part of the facility Integrated Management System. Any serious deficiencies in performance are recorded and communicated to the appropriate contractor/vendor and JRM Management for appropriate action.