1-CSM Procedure Final Draft
1-CSM Procedure Final Draft
1-CSM Procedure Final Draft
1.0 Objective
Contractors comprise a significant part of the workforce across Syngene. Effective
safety management of the Contractors is, therefore, important for overall
management of safety.
The objective of this procedure is to ensure a uniform approach for the Contractor
Safety Management (CSM) so as to ensure incident free working environment for
Syngene and Contractors.
2.0 Scope
The procedure is applicable to all Contractors working at Syngene sites and
Syngene controlled sites except for the following:
2.1 Subject Matter Experts, Consultants appointed as Contractors and
Competent Authorities.
2.2 Materials or goods suppliers only and involved in no services at site.
2.3 Contractors with less than 20 manpower per day and not doing any activity
covered under permit to work (PTW) system.
2.4 Contractors who are working at site for less than 15 days continuously or less
than 30 days per annum and not doing any activity covered under PTW
2.5 Contract work involving biohazards and radiation hazard (Biohazards
covered under Biosafety).
2.6 Contract employees, who are covered under other safety procedures
(Example: Drivers covered under Travel Safety)
All these Contractors, however, are to be covered under the other relevant
procedures like biosafety, travel safety and other good engineering practices or
good lab practices. If EHSS or Infrastructure and Project work Stream decides that
any of this Contractor is to be brought within the purview of CSM procedure later
due to some specific consideration, then it should be discussed jointly by EHSS and
Infrastructure and Project Work Stream team and the decision should be taken.
4.0 Abbreviations
BU : Business Unit
CA : Contract Administrator
CFA : Contract Field Administrator
CSM : Contractor Safety Management
CFSA : Contractor Field Safety Audit
EAM : Engineering and Maintenance
EF : Enabling Function
EHSS : Environment Health Safety and Sustainability
FR : Frequency Rate
GC : Good Citizen
GCC : General Conditions of Contract
KPI : Key Performance Indicators
PQ : Pre-Qualification
RACI : Responsibility Accountability Consult Inform
SCM : Supply Chain Management
SI : Severity index
TRFR : Total Recordable (incidents) Frequency Rate
5.0 Definition:
5.1 Contractor: Contractor means an individual or an entity providing goods and/or
services to Syngene and who is not on its payroll
6.0 Procedure:
Contractor Safety Management is a six-step process. These six steps are
Step-1: Pre-Qualification
Step-2: Tender preparation
Step-3: Contractor selection and mobilization
Step-4: Orientation and training
Step-5: Managing the work
Step-6: Periodic evaluation
Steps - 1, 2,3 and 4 is normally rushed through resulting in unwarranted surprises
and/or difficulty in managing the Steps - 5 and 6. It is essential, therefore, to spend
adequate time during Steps - 1, 2, 3 and 4, to ensure ease during the execution of
Steps - 5 and 6. The first four steps are essential to laying a foundation for good
Contractor Safety Management Process.
6.1 STEP1: Contractor Pre-Qualification (PQ)
Through the Pre-Qualification step, a data bank of Contractors is built, indicating those
capable of executing the job in line with Syngene safety requirements.
6.1.1 Intent and desired outcome
The intent and desired result of the PQ step is to develop a qualified bidders list, pre-
screened for safety capability, in order to have a proper start-up of the contracting
process.
6.1.2 Procedure
For carrying out the PQ, a questionnaire is sent to the Contractor and his/her response
will be evaluated and a score assigned. Contractors scoring 75 per cent or more will be
considered as qualified for inquiry purposes. The CA or CFA CFA can visit the
Contractor work sites and obtain a first-hand assessment of their safety performance.
They must also carry out random interviews of Contractors key personnel based on pre-
qualification questionnaire listed under Annexure-2.
6.1.3 Pit Falls of Step 1: PQ Process
The following pitfalls must be prevented by Syngene while carrying out the PQ process.
6.1.3.1 Relying on statistics & information provided rather than determining how
effective the Contractor’s safety program is.
6.1.3.2 Not making use of the safety information collected from bidders during
qualification process.
6.1.3.3 Not weighing the safety factor adequately in the selection process.
6.1.3.4 Having Contractor safety standards that aren’t sufficiently rigorous or
stringent but not accounting for this factor during PQ process.
Having a great safety policy for Contractor selection, but not following it consistently:
For example, routinely making “exceptions” to hire a low-bid Contractor in spite of poor
safety performance. Following pitfalls to be prevented by Contractors:
6.1.3.5 Not featuring safety values when selling the company to prospective
clients.
6.1.3.6 Not developing the safety competency of the Contractor.
6.1.3.7 Relying solely on statistics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the safety
program.
6.1.3.8 Not considering the safety of the sub-contractors.
Explanatory Note: Most likely, many existing Contractors may not score 75% and
qualify to work with Syngene initially. In that case, time-bound upgrading program to be
offered to the Contractor by the Contract Administrator and to be monitored until the
Contractor is granted pre-qualification approved status. It is also possible that some of
the Contractors may not achieve the minimum 75% score within the prescribed time, in
that case, Syngene should decide the cut-off date for working with such Contractors.
After the date, only pre-qualified Contractors to work on the site.
6.2 STEP2: Tender preparation
This step describes the elements of contract preparation and focuses on the precise
specification of the safety requirements during contract preparation for work
execution at Syngene.
6.2.1 Intent and desired outcome
The step will ensure specific safety aspects related to work are adequately covered in
the tender document, for the Contractor to be fully aware of the safety requirements of
the job.
6.2.2 Procedure
The following elements shall comprise the contract preparation as detailed below:
6.2.2.1 Determine the scope of work for the job
6.2.2.2 Identify hazards related to work / each activity of the job
6.2.2.3 Create appropriate safety specifications for each activity of the job,
including expectations about safety tools and equipment that contractor
must provide for the work.
6.2.2.4 Determine plans and documents for the Contractor to submit prior to the
bid.
6.2.2.5 Specify capabilities of key personnel such as the site in-charge, site
supervisor, and safety supervisor, etc. and clearly define their role.
Include educational qualifications or certifications expected for people
executing certain critical activities
6.2.2.6 Specify expected behaviours, if any
6.2.2.7 Ensure that there is no ambiguity which can force a revised rate request
or extra items !
6.2.3 Prevent these Step-2 Pitfalls:
6.2.3.1 Not having a formal contract preparation process as per 6.2 section
6.2.3.2 Not having appropriate representation of the user department on the
contract preparation team.
6.2.3.3 Using generic language which doesn’t take into account the needs of the
particular project.
6.2.3.4 Failing to specify deliverable in clear language
6.2.4 Specific Do’s
6.2.4.1 Use specific “safety” language that helps ensure a safe project by
establishing safety roles.
6.2.4.2 Assemble a contract preparation team to customize the contract language.
The team should include: contract administrators, line managers, teams
from engineering, purchasing, legal, safety, and the Contractor(s) if
required, others as necessary
6.2.4.3 Identify team members roles and responsibilities in developing specific
safety language for contracts
Note: Document captioned “General Conditions of Contract (GCC)” is crafted by the
legal department. Another document captioned “Technical Conditions of Contract” is
made available for reference. Both the documents are available on the CSM portal. The
Contract Administrator can extract suitable conditions from these documents while
preparing the tender. GCC and relevant portions from TCC are mandatory for any
contract. Any exceptions should be recorded and justified prior to award of contract.
6.3 STEP 3: Contractor Selection and Mobilization:
This step describes the CSM process for award of contract. The Pre-award meeting
with the Contractor to discuss and minute safety requirements is an important part of
this step.
6.3.1 Intent and desired outcome
This step focuses on the Contractor Safety Management requirement before the award
of the contract. This procedure shall ensure that the Contractor is aware of the
expectations concerning safety, training requirement, PPEs, procedures, audits, and
compliances. This is to ensure safe working conditions / procedures are in place at the
site, prior to beginning the job. This also ensures that the contract has in place a “built-in
cost” covering safety requirements. The procedure encourages active participation of
the top management at the Contractor’s end during the process to ensure all safety
aspects of the contract are clearly defined and understood.
6.3.2 Procedure
Review the safety documentation submitted by the Contractor. Discuss specific job
hazards and related controls with the Contractor. Ensure that the Contractor key
personnel like site in-charge safety manager, supervisors are involved in the meetings.
Document the minutes of the meetings and it should be a part of contract. Ensure
complete adherence to above procedure before finalization of an award of contract.
8.0 Bench mark: Every contractor to achieve the following benchmark performance
Severity index: two or less
Number of good citizens: 90% or more
Number of 4 and 5 severity violations: 0
Number of violations: downward trend over a period of time (final target is 0)
Number of pre-qualified Contractors working at site: 100%. The time period for
achieving 100% to be decided after getting the initial data on pre-qualification
from Contractors
Percentage compliance with respect to scheduled CFSA should be 80% and
more
9.0 Deviation procedure: Deviation if any from CSM process should be authorized by
the EHSS head or concerned implementation team head in consultation with EHSS.
While granting the deviation, the reasons must be noted.
Contact Name :
Contact Number :
Email ID :
Turnover for the last 3 financial years:
Value of the top three contracts executed or being executed in the last two years:
Please indicate the type of services offered and for which you wish to be registered
1.3 Are you awarded with Safety or work excellence certificate? If yes, share details
2. 0 Organization Structure
2.1 Provide a broad organogram of your organization
3.1 Do you carry out Pre-employment health check-up and annual medical test for
your employees? (Y/N)
3.2 Does the annual medical test includes any specific check- up test for those
working at elevated heights? (Y/N). if yes, please describe.
3.3 Do you issue any card to employees who pass the work at height test? (Y/N)
3.4 What is the minimum academic qualification of supervisors you intend to provide?
3.6 What is the minimum qualification of the employee handling electrical work? Do
they possess the necessary licenses from issuing authorities? Specify details.
3.7 How many employees are normally supervised by a single dedicated supervisor?
3.8 Do you have a qualified safety officer with a diploma in safety? (Y/N)
3.12 Are all your employees covered under relevant insurance schemes? (Y/N)
3.13 Provide the name of your insurance agency details for the past 3 years?
3.14 State the amount you have claimed from insurance agency in last 3 year?
3.15 Do you tie-up with local hospitals near the work place?
3.16 Do you provide full-time ambulance at site or have a tie-up for ambulance
services?
3.17 Do you provide ESI, PF to the workers working at site?
3.18 Do you apply for certificate related to BOCW?
3.19 State the transport arrangement for workers?
3.10 Do you provide rest shed for workers?
3.11 State the plans in place to provide clean drinking water and sanitary facilities
4.0 Training
4.1 Provide supporting training documents such as training policy, sample training
modules and records, specific training modules for high risk activities namely work at
elevated height, confined space, lock out, tag out and hot work.
5.2 Are your employees aware about Job Safety Analysis (JSA)? Attach working
examples
5.3 Do you practice of daily tool box talks? (Y/N) if yes attach samples
5.4 Are you aware about the Permit to Work system for
5.5 If required for the work, what out of the following ISI marked PPEs do you provide
to your employees as a standard practice?
5.6 How frequently are your site engineers expected to carryout site safety inspection
/audit? Attach working examples.
5.7 Do you have the practice of undertaking:
5.7.1 Second-party audit (Y/N)
5.7.2 Third- party audit (Y/N)
If yes, provide broad details
5.8 What is the practice followed in reporting and investigating incidents? Attach
examples
5.9 Attach the incident record as follows for the last 3 years, year wise
• Number of fatalities, if any
• Total Number of incidents
• Total Number of major incidents
• Total Number of first aid cases
• Total Number of incidents per million man-hours
6.1 Do you ensure competent authority certification for equipment and tools, as
applicable? (Y/N)
6.2 Do you ensure that certain jobs such as electrical work are always carried out by
the employees holding valid license? (Y/N)
6.3 Do you have a system of inspection of portable tools used at the site? If yes, do
you provide the validity stickers. (Y/N)
7.0 Penalty
7.1 Have you ever been penalized for any statutory violation?
If yes, give details (Y/N)
8.0 Sub-Contractors
8.1 Do you apply all the policies that you have to sub-contractors as well? (Y/N)
8.2 if answer to this question Number 8.1 is yes, provide the sample questionnaire
that is sent to sub-contractors to assess their performance
8.3 If answer to this question Number 8.1 is No, what are the exceptions?
2. All Questions carry 5 marks. If some of the questions are not applicable ask the
Contractor to state accordingly. Passing marks should be 75% of the total marks for
which he is assessed.
3. Based on information given by the Contractor, the assessor has to grade the
marks between 0 and 5 for each question.
4. For all Yes/No questions either 5 or 0 marks with necessary document proof.
6.1 For question 1.1 If the EHSS policy duly is signed by the owner/M.D/CEO
available, assign 5 marks, else mark it as 0.
6.2 For question 3.4 give 5 marks if supervisor’s qualification is 12th pass/equivalent
or above, else 0 marks
6.3 For question 3.5 scoring as below (i) 5 years and above - 5 marks (ii) 4 – less
than 5 years – 4 marks (iii) 3 – less than 4 years - 3 marks (iv) less than 3 years - 0
marks
6.4 For question 3.6 - for electrical work, if a person is qualified (diploma or above) or
holds a license issued by the licensing authority assign 5 marks, else 0 marks.
6.5 For question 4.1 if the Contractor provides sample training module for (i) hot work
(ii) lock out tag out (iii) confined space (iv) work at height (v) some training record -
assign5 marks. If some of the trainings are not applicable, check which trainings are
applicable and assess accordingly. The purpose is to confirm through this question
whether the Contractor is imparting training to the workforce.
6.6 For question 4.3 - If refresher training is given minimum once in a year, assign 5
marks. If no refresher training given, mark as 0 and if the refresher training is at a
frequency more than a year, assign 3 marks.
6.7 For question 5.1 - if any document such as job safety analysis (JSA)/work
instruction/SOP is submitted, assign 5 marks, else 0 marks
6.8 For question 5.3, - if the answer is yes, assign 2 marks; if the document is
attached assign 5 marks; if the answer is no, assign 0 marks
6.9 For question 5.4, - if the answer for each of the five sub-question is yes, assign 5
marks, otherwise assign proportionate marks
6.10 For Question 5.5, - if yes for shoe, goggle and helmet - assign 1 mark. If any of
the item is no, assign 0 marks. For rest of the items, assign 1 mark each for every
yes.
6.11 For question 5.6 - If the audit is carried out once every 15 days assign 5 marks,
once a month - assign 3 marks, once every 2/3 months - assign 2 marks, for the rest
assign 0 marks
6.12 For Question 5.7 - if no audit carried out - assign 0 marks. If only second party
audit is carried out - assign 2 marks, and if both second- and third-party audits are
carried out - assign 5 marks
6.13 For question 5.8 - if the procedure is available - assign 2 marks, and if some
example of investigation is available - assign 5 marks. If good example of
investigation is given but no procedure - assign 3 marks. If no procedure and no
procedure then assign 0 mark
6.14 For question 5.9 - if the incident record is provided - assign 5 marks, else 0
mark. If the Contractor claims that there is no injury at site, probe further to ascertain
his claim
6.15 For question 8.2 - if the sample questionnaire is provided then assign 5 marks,
else 0 mark
ANNEXURE 3: Check list for pre-award meeting
Discuss the following points with Contractor during pre-award meeting.
1. Get the confirmation that Contractor has read and understood the General
Conditions of Contract.
2. Get the confirmation that Contractor has read and understood the Technical
Conditions of Contract.
3. Inform the Contractor that he has to spare his labor force half-a-day for general
safety training and half-a-day for job specific safety training. The permanent gate
pass for his employees will be issued only on completion of the trainings
4. Inform the Contractor that monthly Contractor Field Safety Audits will be carried
out in which his site in-charge need to participate. The Contractor is expected to
display CFSA results in his site office.
5. Discuss PTW requirements and get a commitment that he has understood the
Syngene PTW requirements.
6. Discuss the PPE requirements for the job and have a clear understanding about
which PPE will be provided by (a). Contractor and (b) Syngene.
7. Check and confirm with Contractor that he is providing the people with minimum
qualification and experience for various jobs as prescribed under PTW
procedure.
8. Inform the Contractor that he has to bring all portable equipment after testing.
Color coded sticker to be stuck by the concerned department on verification.
9. Inform the Contractor about the penalties for violations, if any.
10. Inform the Contractor about the termination clause for as safety violation.
11. Make MOM and get it signed by both the parties (Syngene and Contractor)
and this should form the part of contract
ANNEXURE 4: TRAINING
1.0 The information provided during the training will include, but is not limited to
topics such as:
1.1 Specific corporate requirement as applicable (Safety Policy)
1.2 Site Specific Safety Orientation
1.3 Job rules, personal safety and conduct
1.4 Hazards reporting
1.5 Reporting of injuries
1.6 Emergency procedures
1.7 Permit to Work
1.8 Use of PPE’s
1.9 Internal driving policy, rules
1.10 Gas cylinder handling
1.11 Safe use of tools and tackles
1.12 Housekeeping
1.13 Reporting near miss
1.14 High risk activities as per requirement
1.15 Handling of Chemicals and glass-wares: ‘Do’sand Don’ts
1.16 Waste handling
1.17 Material movement
1.18 Rewards, recognition and disciplinary measure.
The goal of the standardized Safety Orientation for Contractor employees is to set
minimum standards and requirements for completing the work safely; to ensure a
consistent approach across the entire site and to help ensure conformance to site safety
policies and procedures. At the end of each module of training for high risk activity, a
brief review of the major topics will be conducted. Assessments/tests will be
administered to ensure that everyone has understood what was taught during the
training session.
2.0 Contractor’s supervisor’s role in workers’ orientation
The attitude of employees toward incident prevention depends a great deal upon the
attitude of the supervisor. The supervisor must take an active interest in the new worker,
ensuring that the necessary safety information is provided and that the new worker is
adjusting well to the job. A major focus area for Syngene will be towards the attitudes
and behaviors of the supervisors working on site.
The following action steps are a part of the Contractor’s supervisors’ orientation of the
new worker:
2.1 Ask about last job
2.2 Describe the new job
2.3 Show worker around work area; point out hazards
2.4 Introduce worker to others
2.5 Describe basic rules
2.6 Give worker a test run on tools and equipment
2.7 Monitor new employee safety performance. Provide coaching where
necessary.
2.8 Check back to see how the worker is progressing.
3.0 Contractor’s Supervisor's Re-Orientation
All supervisors that are promoted on site or moved from one area/activity to another
must be re-orientated to their new area and responsibilities by the Contractor’s Safety
Manager. Information to be covered includes:
3.1 Supervisor's safety responsibilities and project requirements
3.2 Safe Work Procedure Training
3.3 Safety motivation
3.4 Safe practices for specific crafts
3.5 Incident reporting/investigations
3.6 Conducting effective tool box talk
3.7 Working with Chemicals
3.8 The Syngene site and governmental requirements
3.9 Effects of unsafe acts, conditions and incident on productivity
All supervisors must learn and enforce the appropriate Syngene site safety rules
applicable to their work. They must set an example for their subordinates and
co-workers by their compliance with work rules and their leadership in safety. They must
actively participate in the safety program by observing and correcting unsafe acts and
conditions. A separate training programs for supervisors can be conducted by Syngene
as needed.
4.0 Periodic Safety Training
The Syngene site is required to organize periodic safety training / motivational programs
at site. The Contractor shall arrange to participate in all programs if asked to do so.
Date, time and venue of the programs shall be announced to the Contractors well in
advance.
2. Frequency : At least one CFSA per month per Contractor per site.
3. Team composition:
3.1 Contract Field Administrator (CFA leader responsible for organizing CFSA and
finally entering the data in the portal) - Mandatory member
3.2 Contractor representative - Mandatory member
3.3 One trained auditor from CSM Task Team - Optional
3.4 EHSS representative - Optional
3.5 User member - Optional
3.6 Any other member as requested by EHSS - Optional
5. Good Citizens, Violators and Violations: Team to note initially number of people
working at the site during the audit period observe at least 80% or more people
working at the site to have a representative sample. Note the number of Good
Citizens, Violators and Violations.
6. Severity and Severity Index: Rate each violation on the scale of 1 to 5 as follows:
Severity 1: Untidy, doesn’t meet expectations.
Severity 2: Rubbish blocks access. Excessive accumulation of trash
Severity 3: Rules or Procedure violation.
Severity 4: Serious hazard: imminent danger that can cause serious injury.
Severity 5: Imminent Danger: stop work and correct immediately; can cause a
fatality.
The average severity index is to be calculated as follows:
8. Example
One typical example of CFSA is given below:
Situation: Observation done during unloading the cryogenic nitrogen container from
the vehicle.
1.1 Compile list of Contractors and services SCM I and P work EAM, EHSS, CSM TT,
requiring PQ and decide CA and CFA for stream Admin, IT and EHSS
each service. CSM TT
1.2 Send PQ questionnaire to Contractors SCM I and P work CSM TT, CSM TT
stream EHSS and
EAM
1.3 Assess responses received, give scores Assigned CA I and P work CSM TT, CSM TT
and upgradation plan as necessary. and CFA stream EHSS and
(Refer to 1.1) EAM
1.4 Decide the cut-off date for completion of I and P work I and P work EAM, EHSS, CSM TT
pre-qualification process including stream stream SCM and CSM
completion of upgradation program for all TT
existing Contractors
1.5 Final list of qualified Contractors with SCM I and P work EAM, EHSS, CSM TT,
services to be made ready stream SCM and CSM EHSS, EAM
TT and all BU
heads
1.6 Qualified Contractors list updated as and SCM I and P work EAM, EHSS, CSM TT,
when necessary stream SCM and CSM EHSS, EAM
TT and all BU
heads
2.2 Enquiry to include all safety related CA, CFA SCM EHSS, EAM CSM TT
aspects
3.2 Ensure that every order mentions the SCM SCM EAM, EHSS,
name of contract administrator and User Member
contract field administrator (BU)
4.2 Job specific training modules with clear User Member User Member
Do’s and Don’ts are prepared and kept up (BU/EF) (BU/EF)
to date.
5.1 Get the consolidate current list of contracts CSM TT I and P work SCM, EAM, Concerned
in-force stream EHSS, Admin CA, CFA
5.2 Prepare the quarterly schedule for CFSA CSM TT I and P work SCM, EAM, Concerned
and share with concerned CA and CFA stream EHSS, Admin CA, CFA
5.3 Carryout the CFSA as per schedule, enter Concerned Concerned CSM TT Information
the data and recommend corrective action CA, CFA CA, CFA through
through portal and follow-up till the portal
completion.
6.1 Carryout periodic evaluation as per the Concerned Concerned CSM TT Information
annexure 6 check list point CA, CFA CA, CFA through
portal
6.3 Make changes in the score SCM SCM CSM TT, Information
EHSS, I and P through
Work stream portal