【HaiChuan – Lessons from Others】Baling Petrochemical Implements a Blacklist System for Non-compliant Contractors

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On December 14, it was learned from the Safety and Environmental Protection Department of Baling Petrochemical that, in accordance with the regulations regarding contractors, the company has placed one contractor on a blacklist this year； Add the head of the civil engineering department from another contractor to the blacklist of unqualified individuals; such individuals are not allowed to serve as project leaders in bidding processes for one year ； Another 5 contractor workers were put on a blacklist for violating regulations. This blacklisted contractor is from Jiangsu; not only was one serious violation detected in relation to them this year, but they also committed violations repeatedly, refused to change their behavior, and ignored management directives. In accordance with the regulations, the company deducted 24 points from the contractor’s evaluation score and imposed a penalty of 15,200 yuan. The Safety and Environmental Protection Department and the Engineering Construction Department discussed the matter and unanimously agreed to include it on the blacklist. The head of the civil engineering department at another contractor experienced a cable fire in a distribution box during the repair work on the exterior walls of an office building owned by a subordinate unit. In accordance with the principle of strict evaluation, this individual was placed on a blacklist and is not allowed to serve as a project leader in bidding processes for one year. The 5 individuals included on the blacklist of Baling Petrochemical’s contractor workers come from 3 different contractors: 1 person entered the site using a fake access card, 2 persons failed to wear safety belts while working at heights, 1 person entered a confined space without permission, and 1 person used a fake ID. Given the large number of contractors and the varying quality of their skills, Baling Petrochemical continues to strengthen the management of these contractors by strictly controlling access, the work process, and settlement procedures. At the beginning of this year, the company changed the safety training process for contractors upon entering the facility, which had been in use for many years. The initial safety training for contractors is now organized by the Safety and Environmental Protection Department, with the training center handling the actual implementation; the company’s safety simulation training facility is utilized to improve the effectiveness of such safety training. By mid-December, the company had organized 74 batches of first-level safety training for 3,208 contractor personnel this year. “We prepared a card titled \"Process for Contractors’ Entry\" and distributed it to various contractors. This process consists of 7 steps: submitting an education application, processing the application, submitting an education plan, conducting level 1 safety training, entering the information related to level 1 safety training into the ‘On-site Operation Management Platform’, carrying out level 2 safety training, filling out the information sheet for level 2 safety training, and issuing access cards. We informed the contractors about the safety training process required before entry, reminded them to submit the necessary documents in accordance with the requirements, and organized personnel to attend the training sessions. ”As explained by the head of the Safety Inspection Team in the Safety and Environmental Protection Department of Baling Petrochemical. Baling Petrochemical places strict oversight on the direct operations carried out by contractors, publishes information on safety inspections on a monthly basis, imposes strict penalties for violations, and resolutely implements a mechanism for removing contractors from the project at any stage of the process. From January to November this year, the Safety Inspection Team of Baling Petrochemical identified 235 violations related to direct operations committed by 41 contractors. A total of 218 points were deducted from these contractors’ scores, and a fine of 88,200 yuan was imposed. The contractors were ranked based on the number of violations, their score deductions, and the fines imposed, and individual meetings were held with them to explain Sinopec’s contractor management regulations. The contractors were also asked to strengthen their own safety management practices, fulfill their responsibilities as project managers, and ensure the safety of construction activities.