Hi All
Recently I heard Francois Barton: Executive Director at Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum speak on the future of safety. He shared an inspired piece of work on contractor management that has been developed by Z Energy and MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Watch the 4-minute video Z Energy’s innovative approach to working with suppliers
KEY THEMES
- Map your supply chain– It’s not about $ it’s about complexity of risk
- Describe the relationship
We’re in it with them Business Partners that we rely on for ongoing operations
We’re connected Business Partners that conduct work on our worksite
We’re joined We have a direct interest in an independent interest
They’re the experts Independent business that supplies a service
We’re an asset owner Independent business that uses our asset
We’re interested Independent businesses or customers
- Decide who does what?
Responsible – The Doer Position responsible for ensuring the activity is completed and effective.
Accountable – The Buck Stops Here Position with the decision-making authority.
Consult – In the Loop Position involved in conducting regular compliance evaluations to provide assurance that HSSE obligations are met.
Inquire – Keep in the Picture Position that needs to know/inquire whether a decision or action has been taken.
N/A – Told Position that has been informed and is satisfied that HSSE obligations are met.
WHY IS THIS VERSION OF CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SO GOOD?
- Improved operational risk management – Focus on what is happening in the operational world
- Enhanced relationships – Targeted conversations to help make contractors lives easier
- Better use of resources – Better understanding of how to deploy and integrate resources
- Reduced legal risk – Clarity about roles and responsibilities allows overlapping duties to be managed
All good food for thought, have a safe and productive week.
SB