Z Energy Nails it! – Meaningful Contractor Management from an HSE Perspective

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

  1. Map your supply chain– It’s not about $ it’s about complexity of risk

 

  1. 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

  1. 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

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