Management of external construction workers?

According to the regulations, outsiders must also receive three levels of safety training, and strict management is applied within the enterprise as well.

External contractors should be considered subcontractors; their personal protective equipment should be provided by the main contractor, while the construction unit is responsible for ensuring safety and discipline. The general contractor should keep urging regularly

Foreign construction teams are indeed a problem. I think there are the following points: 1. Qualification review, to ensure that the construction team has the necessary qualifications to carry out this project ； 2. Allocate funds for safe construction in a timely manner to ensure that the costs related to safety measures are covered ； 3. Sign a safety agreement to clarify the safety responsibilities of both parties ； 4. Safety training: provide instructions on the hazardous factors at the construction site and the safety precautions to take ； 5. Approval for hazardous operations: Those carrying out tasks such as welding must obtain permission from Party A ； 6. Conduct a safety inspection. The Safety Law, the Regulations on Safety Management of Construction Projects, the Safety Standards and Protection Specifications, as well as the Interim Provisions on the Primary Responsibilities of Local Production and Business Entities, all contain provisions in this regard.

Let’s talk about the management of subcontractors in our company: 1. Sign a safety contract alongside the construction contract. 2. Provide onboarding training for subcontractors and have them sign safety commitment letters. 3. Verify the qualifications and certificates of relevant parties and personnel and keep records of them. 4. Inspect construction equipment and confirm its condition. 5. Issue work permits for entry onto the site and keep records of them. 6. Conduct regular inspections. 7. For tasks that require special skills, issue special operation permits in accordance with company regulations. However, points 3 and 4 are not being handled well enough at present; after all, the boss has a different mindset – after all, using unregulated workers is cheaper

Guerrilla forces are cheap, but in case of an accident, the responsibility falls heavily on the client’s side; their safety management standards are extremely poor!

The relevant systems are fairly well-established; it’s just that they’re difficult to implement at times, and coordination among various units is challenging. Key leaders need to pay attention to this! !

Managing these employees is indeed a problem. Recently, due to new regulations, a group of temporary workers were transferred to this position; within less than half a year, three accidents occurred involving those newly transferred workers, which caused a lot of trouble. One of them was even more unlucky – after work, as a truck was reversing to unload materials, he tried to ride his bicycle past it from behind, resulting in him becoming paralyzed. The thing is, there’s no exit gate at all

I believe it is necessary to sign a safety management agreement with them upon entry to the factory, and to collect a certain amount of safety deposit so that the employer can carry out supervision and assessments.

First, conduct safety education; in particular, more training is necessary for their management staff! Secondly, strengthen daily supervision to minimize the occurrence of accidents!

Reply to post by eleg on floor 5: 3. Verify the qualifications and certificates of relevant parties and personnel and keep records; 4. Inspect construction equipment and confirm its condition. What needs to be done is precisely this – verifying the certificates of external personnel. Some bosses might just pick a few people at random; due to the busy schedule at the client’s factory, no verification of their qualifications is carried out, and these people are highly prone to problems.

If something goes wrong, the client bears the supervision responsibility. Also, it seems there are no laws regarding foreign construction workers?

External personnel must also receive safety training prior to entering the factory, and during the construction process, the person in charge of the construction party along with the client’s representative must be present to supervise the entire process. Our company will not have any on-site supervisors; construction teams are prohibited from staying within the factory premises

It’s difficult to run a business in China; it’s easier if it’s a foreign company.

Provide safety training for external personnel upon their arrival at the facility, and then establish specific regulations for managing external construction workers to oversee related matters.

Outsourced Construction Management System: In order to clarify the responsibilities of our company’s outsourcing department, improve the quality of the outsourced construction teams, ensure safety during construction, and guarantee the company’s safe production, the following regulations are established: 1. Responsibilities of personnel in the outsourcing department: 1.1 Review the outsourced construction teams; these teams must possess the necessary qualifications, and those working in special roles such as welders and electricians must hold relevant certificates； 2. Organize and coordinate external construction workers to carry out work within our company (including signing safety contracts, arranging project tasks and schedules, issuing permits for hazardous operations, and managing the site) ； 3. Strictly inspect materials and equipment entering and leaving the factory area, verify their quality, and count their quantities ； 4. When materials enter or leave the area, they must be verified by two persons (or more), and approval via joint signature is required before they can enter or leave the area. II. Safety Management of Outsourced Construction Teams 1. Outsourcing units must sign a \"Safety Contract for Outsourced Construction Workers\" with our company’s safety department; construction teams that have not signed such a contract are not allowed to enter the facility. 2. Before personnel from external contractors enter the production area to carry out work, they must receive safety training from the safety department and be registered. 3. Our company and the outsourcing unit are in a client-supplier relationship; in accordance with relevant regulations, the outsourcing unit is responsible for any accidents that occur during the construction work. 4. Visitors entering the production area must comply with all relevant regulations of the company. 5. The working hours of the outsourcing units shall be in accordance with our company’s schedule; no supervision is provided, and construction is prohibited. If it is necessary to finish work earlier or later, approval from the safety department is required. 6. Special types of workers among outsiders, such as welders and electricians, must operate with valid certificates; other skilled workers also need to possess adequate professional competence and a basic understanding of safety. General workers and laborers are not allowed to undertake any technical tasks. 7. When external contractors are carrying out construction in the site, the speed of transport vehicles must not exceed 5 kilometers per hour. 8. When carrying out lifting, hoisting, and handling operations, the subcontracting party must assign safety supervisors and install visible safety signs; it is strictly prohibited to use the company’s pipelines, utility poles, mechanical and electrical equipment, buildings, etc., as anchoring points for lifting. 9. Mechanical and electrical equipment from outsourcing units that do not have safety protection devices shall not be used in the production area. 10. When external contractors use the company’s power supply, they must first submit an application to the company’s department in charge of outsourcing, and it is then up to that department to inform the factory electricians to carry out the installation; they are not allowed to act on their own. 11. For the open-air mechanical and electrical equipment used by outsourcing units, the power supply must be cut off promptly after use, and measures should be taken to seal the equipment. 12. When external contractors carry out hot work, they must follow the company’s procedures for such work; hot work without proper authorization is strictly prohibited. 13. When personnel from external contractors enter containers (including pits, vats, wells, and storage tanks) to carry out work, they must go through the required entry procedures as specified by our company; entry without proper authorization is strictly prohibited. 14. When personnel from external contractors carry out high-risk tasks such as working at heights, lifting operations, or earthwork/piling work, they must submit an application to the safety department for approval; only after approval can such work be carried out. 15. During operations, outsiders are not allowed to use chemical raw material drums as scaffolding arbitrarily, to avoid poisoning and explosions. For cross-level operations in different types of work, reliable safety measures must be taken to prevent accidents. 16. During the construction process, personnel from the outsourcing unit must ensure that the roads and pathways at the construction site remain unobstructed. After each construction task is completed, the site must be cleaned up promptly; otherwise, the project settlement will not be processed. 17. Visitors must comply with the company’s no-smoking policy; those who violate it will be fined by the company. 18. Unauthorized personnel shall not enter production areas that are not related to their tasks without the permission of the relevant responsible persons, and they are not allowed to use production tools, raw materials, equipment, vehicles, facilities, etc. 19. The company shall bear full responsibility for all losses and consequences arising from accidents caused by personnel from the outsourcing unit in the production area. 20. The company is responsible for supervising and managing the subcontractors and construction workers.

Safety Contract for Outsourced Construction Workers
Party A:
Party B: Contractor (outsourcing entity)

Article 1: Guiding Principles for Contract Establishment
In order to strengthen the safety management of external construction workers, ensure safe production within the enterprise, reduce minor accidents, prevent major accidents, and safeguard the safety and health of these workers, this contract is established in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 41 of the Work Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, after Party A has verified Party B’s qualifications as well as its ability to compensate for any accidents. Article 2: Outsourcing details: 1. Project name: 2. Project cost: yuan. 3. The outsourcing will be carried out via the following method. 4. The project timeline runs from the start date of year month day to the completion date of year month day. Article 3: Safety Management 1. Upon signing the contract, Party B shall submit to Party A its business license and relevant certificates (copies to be attached at the back of the contract), as well as a roster of all employees detailing their names, genders, ages, job types (for special jobs, a “Special Job Operation Certificate” must be submitted), addresses, etc. In the event of any changes in the number of employees or job types during the construction period, a revised roster of staff changes shall be submitted promptly. 2. Before Party B commences construction, Party A shall, based on the actual conditions of its own unit (such as processes, equipment, hazardous materials, etc.), provide safety training to Party B’s construction workers and outline safety precautions, which shall be signed and confirmed by both parties. Party B shall not proceed with construction at the site without receiving safety training from Party A. 3. Party B shall designate a specific person to be responsible for safety production management, maintain contact with Party A, and carry out regular safety management activities. Party A regards Party B as a unit of itself and manages it in accordance with the relevant company regulations. Party A shall impose penalties on Party B for its violations in accordance with Party A’s relevant penalty regulations. In the event of financial penalties, the amount of the fine shall be deducted directly by Party A from Party B’s project payment. 4. Party B must carry out construction in strict accordance with the requirements of the \"Safety Technical Regulations for Building Installation Projects\" as well as relevant safety regulations such as Changzhou Qiangli Electronic New Materials Co., Ltd.’s \"Factory Operation Safety Regulations\". 5. Operators engaged in special types of work (such as wind turbine welders, electricians, crane operators, scaffolders, etc.) must hold a special job operation certificate issued by the municipal authorities after passing relevant assessments; those without such certificates are not allowed to work on site. 6. Party B shall strengthen on-site management and regularly inspect safety devices and protective measures. Use personal protective equipment as required (a safety helmet must be worn when entering the construction site, and safety devices such as safety belts (nets) are necessary for work at heights or in situations involving concurrent tasks), and take appropriate safety measures. 7. All mechanical and electrical equipment as well as construction machinery used by Party B must be in good condition; they shall not be operated when faulty, nor under excessive load. Reliable protective devices and measures must be in place for the moving parts of such machinery and other hazardous areas. 8. When Party B carries out dangerous operations such as the use of open flames, working at heights, or entering equipment in the production area, it must implement safety protection measures in accordance with the relevant regulations set by Party A; work can only proceed after Party A has completed the necessary approval procedures. Article 4 Special Provisions 1. Party A has the right to put forward suggestions for rectification regarding the safety hazards identified at Party B’s construction site, and Party B must carry out the necessary rectifications as required by Party A. Otherwise, Party A may take action in accordance with the relevant provisions of the enterprise’s management system, and has the right to unilaterally terminate the relevant contract for work. Any losses resulting therefrom shall be borne by Party B and are unrelated to Party A. 2. Party B must strictly implement all of Party A’s safety, fire prevention, and security protocols. If Party B proceeds with construction in violation of the aforementioned regulations, Party A has the right to order Party B to cease operations immediately or terminate the relevant contract for work. Any losses resulting therefrom shall be borne by Party B and are unrelated to Party A. Article 5: Party B shall bear full responsibility for any accidents that occur during the construction process and cover the related costs. Party B shall be responsible for compensating Party A for any losses incurred as a result of various accidents caused by Party B. Article 6: In the event of any accident occurring during the construction process, Party B shall promptly notify Party A. It is prohibited to conceal such accidents, delay reporting them, or handle them without authorization by using improper methods. Article 7 This contract shall come into force as of the date of signing. The contract is made in three copies, one for the Party A’s project department, one for Party A’s safety department (for record-keeping), and one for the outsourcing unit. Seal of Party A (the user unit): Signature of the signatory: Seal of Party B (the outsourcing unit): Signature of the signatory: Date: Year Month Day. Attachment: Regarding Party A’s safety training for Party B – Conducted: ☐ Not conducted: ☐ Signature: Party A: Party B: Possible accidents at the construction site and their causes: At the construction site, there is complex interaction between different types of work, such as working with fire, electricity, and lifting operations. Even the slightest carelessness or negligence can lead to fires and injuries. Based on the lessons learned by our company and other similar organizations, eight key areas have been identified; these are outlined below. It is essential that everyone strictly follows all safety regulations to prevent accidents. I. Factors causing injuries from falls from heights: 1. Failure to wear a safety belt ； 2. No safety helmet worn ； 3. The scaffolding is not secure ； 4. Fencing corrosion ； 5. The ladder lacks anti-slip measures ； 6. Automatic escalator ； 7. Walking on pipelines ； 8. Lack of concentration ； 9. Avoid climbing heights in cases of contraindicated diseases ； 10. Climbing heights after drinking alcohol ； 11. Climbing without a permit ； 12. Others. II. Factors causing electrocution injuries and deaths: 1. Non-electrical work ； 2. Damaged wire insulation ； 3. No short-circuit or leakage protection ； 4. Moisture-induced leakage or damaged wires ； 5. Incorrect wiring of power tools ； 6. Use non-low-voltage work lights ； 7. Insulating tools do not meet requirements ； 8. Others. III. Causes of fires and explosions: 1. Incomplete cleaning of equipment and pipelines ； 2. Residues remain inside the equipment ； 3. The material supply has not been cut off ； 4. Welding in earthquake-prone areas ； 5. No guardian ； 6. Use material buckets as scaffolding ； 7. Fire extinguishing equipment not ready ； 8. Construction tools are not in good condition ； 9. Working with fire without a permit ； 10. Others. IV. Factors causing lifting injuries: 1. Lifting equipment not inspected ； 2. People standing above and below the lifted object ； 3. The material supply has not been cut off ； 4. Incorrect rod support point ； 5. The support frame is not secured with ropes ； 6. Overload ； 7. Giving illegal instructions ； 8. Lack of concentration ； 9. Others. V. Factors causing injury from object impact: 1. Failure to wear a safety helmet ； 2. Aerial throwing ； 3. The object is not properly secured ； 4. Inadequate measures for cross-task operations ； 5. Lack of unified command ； 6. Improper storage of aerial work tools ； 7. Others. VI. Causes of burns: 1. Failure to relieve pressure in the steam pipe ； 2. Acid and alkali pipelines and equipment have not been cleaned ； 3. Material leakage ； 4. Improper operation under high temperature and pressure ； 5. Failure to wear protective equipment ； 6. No insulation measures for steam pipes ； 7. Others. VII. Factors causing casualties due to poisoning: 1. Containers not cleaned ； 2. Lack of oxygen in the container ； 3. Residues remaining in the equipment pipes ； 4. The material supply has not been disconnected ； 5. Excessive time taken to enter the container ； 6. Failure to wear gas protection equipment ； 7. No guardian ； 8. Operating without a license ； 9. Others. VIII. Other factors – Causes of injury: 1. Injuries caused by glass, nails, and sharp objects ； 2. Slippery surfaces and fall-related injuries ； 3. Heatstroke in persistent high temperatures ； 4. Unreasonable construction method ； 5. Working under the influence of alcohol ； 6. Lack of concentration ； 7. Illegal operations and illegal instructions ； 8. Disorganized labor organization ； 9. Others. This post was last edited by glf_js on 2009-4-2 09:32.]

Firstly, safety education and training must be provided to external construction workers upon their arrival at the site, and a safety responsibility agreement must be signed with those contractors. Regular supervision of external construction workers is also necessary.

Measures for managing relevant parties must be established in accordance with the enterprise’s relevant party control procedures, and relevant agreements must be concluded

Safety and Environmental Protection Agreement
To all construction contractors: In order to ensure the safety of your company’s employees, maintain the quality of construction work, and protect the safety of our company’s employees and property, in accordance with the requirements of our ISO14001 environmental management system and OSHMS occupational health and safety management system, the following construction requirements are established. Please comply with these requirements. 1. When the construction contract is signed, this safety and environmental protection agreement shall be signed simultaneously. 2. After the agreement is signed, the construction contractor is responsible for conveying the following information to each worker. a. The company’s environmental and safety management regulations and requirements ； b. The significant environmental factors and major hazard sources of the company at the time of construction ； c. If the contractor is involved in **special types of work, they need to hold a certificate for such work ； d. When working in toxic and hazardous environments, the contractor shall, in accordance with the company’s relevant regulations, urge the workers to adopt appropriate protective measures. 3. The personnel from the construction unit are taken to the construction site by the company’s project supervisors. 4. When open flames are required in the construction work (such as for welding or gas welding), it is necessary to inform the company’s project supervisor; use is permitted only with the supervisor’s approval, who is responsible for overseeing the use of fire on site. 5. When electricity connection is required during construction, the supervisors must be informed in advance; they will then contact an electrician to assist with the connection. Construction workers are not allowed to connect electricity on their own. 6. In the case of wires and other electrical equipment used by construction workers that do not meet safety standards, electricians and supervisors have the right to demand that those workers stop using them once such issues are detected. 7. When construction materials arrive at the company, the supervising staff shall designate a location for storing spare materials; the contractor is not allowed to store them there without permission, and is responsible for maintaining cleanliness at the site. 8. Smoking is strictly prohibited outside the designated smoking area in the factory premises. 9. Construction workers are permitted to move only within the construction site; they are not allowed to wander around in workshops, offices, or other areas of the factory, nor may they use the company’s equipment and facilities without permission. 10. The company is responsible for handling the hazardous waste generated during construction; other types of waste must be removed from the site by the contractor, and shall not be piled up in any area of the company, including waste storage areas. After construction is completed, the site must be cleaned thoroughly, and approval from the supervising personnel must be obtained before the site can be left. 11. In principle, construction workers are not allowed to work late shifts; if such work is necessary, they must inform the supervisors in advance. Only with the company’s permission can special personnel from the construction party oversee such work. 12. The person in charge of the construction site is responsible for informing the workers of the company’s guidelines and construction requirements. If the workers violate these requirements, the company may take appropriate action as it sees fit. 13. The construction party is required to strictly abide by the above agreements; in case of any violations, your company shall bear all responsibilities. Construction contractor: ___________ Representative of the construction contractor: ___________ Date: ___________ Entrusting party: ___________ Representative of the entrusting party: ___________ Date: ___________ (This agreement is made in two copies, one for the construction contractor and one for our company.) (The validity period of this agreement is two years.)