SMG 07-007 Independent Third-Party Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP)

Saudi Aramco
Safety Management Guide
Independent Third Party

Contractor Site Safety Program
(CSSP) Reviews
Guide Number 07-007
Table of Contents
1. Purpose .................................................................................................................. 2
2. Scope ................................................................................................................... ..2
3. Definitions............................................................................................................. ..2
4. Introduction........................................................................................................... ..3
5. Responsibilities..................................................................................................... ..3
6. Requirements ....................................................................................................... ..5
Supplements
Supplement 1: Safety Review Methodology .................................................................... 8
Supplement 2: Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP) ................................................ 15
Supplement 3: Independent Third Party CSSP Review Flowchart ................................. 17
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April 1, 2020
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Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
Independent Third Party Contractor Site Safety

Program (CSSP) Reviews Guide
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Safety Management Guide is to provide guidance on selecting an

independent third party auditor and the methodology to be utilized when performing a
safety review of the contractor’s safety program at the work site. This structured method
for conducting an assessment of the safety programs and their execution will assist
contractor companies and the proponent organization management to verify proper
implementation of the Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP) in accordance with the
company’s Schedule ‘D’ contractual requirements.
2. SCOPE
For long form capital construction contracts where Saudi Aramco (SA) Project
Management is the proponent or as otherwise requested in writing by the Saudi Aramco
Proponent Organization (SAPO), the contractor shall have safety audits performed by an
independent third party.
This guide provides direction on selecting a third party auditor and the methodology to be
followed when performing a safety review of the CSSP.
This guide does not replace the SAPO’s contractor performance monitoring process to
properly monitor and evaluate the safety performance of their contractors at the job site
(see LPD Safety Management Guide 07-002-2010).
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 Company Representative: Duly authorized representative of SA as defined in the

contract.
3.2 Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP): A job-specific contractor site safety
program that shall state specifically how the contractor will meet SA’s safety
requirements for the work to be performed. The CSSP shall include all items
provided in the SA Contractor Safety Administrative Requirements (CSAR),
Section 5.3, as applicable to the contract and work to be performed. (See
Supplement 2).
3.3 Job Explanation Meeting: A meeting in which SA representatives explain the

contractual requirements to prospective bidders, and answer questions relative to
the proposed contract. The SA representatives will communicate relevant general
and site specific safety standards and information to the contractor(s).

3.4 Long Form Contracts (LFCs): Contract for an in-Kingdom service to be

performed for Saudi Aramco with any value but of recurring/repetitive nature on a
continuous basis.
3.5 Third Party Safety Review: Systematic, independent and documented process to
obtain records, statements of fact or other information and evaluating it objectively
to determine the extent to which the policies, procedures or requirements of the
contractor’s safety program are fulfilled. Third-party audits are conducted by
external, independent auditing organizations with no interest in the contractor
company, are free from bias and conflict of interest.
3.6 ISO/IEC 17021:2011: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

requirements for bodies (i.e., companies) providing audit and certification of
management systems. ISO 17021 contains principles and requirements for the
competence, consistency and impartiality of the audit and certification of
management systems of all types and for bodies providing these activities. The
basic principles are conflict of interest, auditor expertise, information and evidence
gathering, transparency of procedures, confidentiality and response to complaints.
4. INTRODUCTION
As required by the CSAR, contractors shall properly plan and establish job-specific, safe
work procedures for all contracted work. For long form capital project construction
contracts where SA Project Management is the proponent or as otherwise requested in
writing by SA, the contractor shall develop, implement and adhere to a job-specific
contractor site safety program (CSSP) that conforms to the requirement of the contract,
the CSAR and Work Site Safety Manual (WSSM) of the SA Construction Safety Manual
(CSM), and all other applicable SA safety requirements.
A safety and health requirement of the company’s Schedule ‘D’ attachment to long form
capital contracts is for the contractor to have safety reviews performed by an independent
third party six (6) months after starting work, and at least every nine (9) months
thereafter. The safety reviews are performed to verify proper implementation of the CSSP
and make recommendations to improve the contractor’s safety programs and execution.
The independent third party used in these reviews shall be approved in advance in writing
by the company representative, who shall be given copies of all audit reports.
Safety reviews shall follow the methodology established in this guide, see Section 6 and
Supplement 1.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Saudi Aramco Proponent Organization (SAPO) Management:

5.1.1 Request in writing, when necessary, for the contractor to develop,
implement and adhere to a job-specific CSSP that conforms to the

requirements of the contract, the SA CSM and all other applicable SA

safety requirements.
Note: For long form capital project construction contract where SA
Project Management is the proponent or as requested in writing by the
SAPO, the contractor shall develop, implement and adhere to a job
specific CSSP per SA CSM, Volume I, Section 5.0.
5.1.2 Request in writing for the contractor to select an independent Saudi
Aramco-approved auditor within 15 days of contract execution that will
conduct safety audits per the requirements of this guide.
5.1.3 Request in writing for the contractor to have safety reviews performed by
an independent third party six months after starting work and at least every
nine months thereafter
5.1.4 Approve in writing the selected third party auditor to perform an
evaluation of a contractor’s CSSP and its implementation based on the
criteria and methodology in this management guide (See Supplement 1).
5.1.5 Obtain commitment from contractor to correct identified program
deficiencies and site deficiencies noted during all independent third party
assessments.
5.1.6 Direct the contractor to suspend all or part of the work until satisfactory
corrective action has been taken if the contractor fails to sufficiently
address independent third party assessment recommendations to improve
the contractor’s safety programs and execution.
5.1.7 Implement the guidelines set forth in this guide to meet Schedule ‘D’
requirements of conducting independent third party safety reviews, as
required.
5.2 Saudi Aramco Project Management Office Department (PMOD):

5.2.1 Provide guidance to SAPMT departments in selecting independent third
party auditors.
5.3 Contractor Management:

5.3.1 Select an independent third party auditor within 15 days of contract
execution to verify proper implementation of the job-specific CSSP and
make recommendations to improve the contractor’s safety programs and
execution.
5.3.2 Conduct a safety review by an independent third party, approved by the
SAPO, to verify proper implementation of the CSSP at the work site 6
months after starting work.
5.3.3 Establish a frequency schedule (not greater than 9 months) for performing
an independent safety review of their CSSP. The schedule shall be
submitted to the SAPO.

5.3.4 Provide all documentation and records requested by the auditor to verify
execution of the contractor’s programs.
5.3.5 Immediately take all necessary actions to comply with the requirements of
the CSSP and improve safety programs or their implementation upon
receiving notification from the third party auditor or SA Company
Representative.
5.3.6 Establish an action plan with estimated time to completion dates (i.e.,
ETCs) to address recommendations provided by the safety review. The
action plan shall be submitted to the SA Company Representative.
5.3.7 Provide the findings from previous third party safety reviews and status of
findings and recommendations resulting from the previous safety review
report to third party audit companies selected for subsequent safety
reviews.
5.4 Independent Third Party Audit Representative(s):

5.4.1 Establish confidentiality agreements with contractor companies they are
under contract with to perform safety reviews.
5.4.2 Perform a safety review of the SA contractor’s CSSP according to the
criteria and methodology established by this management guide (see
Section 6 and Supplement 1).
5.4.3 Schedule a closing meeting with the contractor and SA Company
Representative to provide the contractor company a summary of the
administrative review and field observations resulting from the safety
review (see Section 6.1.9).
5.4.4 Submit a final report to the contractor company and a copy to the SA
Company Representative.
5.4.5 Consultant (i.e., third party auditor) to assist contractor with its CSSP
improvement through development of effective written safety program
components, procedures, as well as verification, validation, and successful
closure of all action items.
5.5 Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention Department (LPD):

5.5.1 Provide guidance to the SAPO on implementation of this guide.
6. REQUIREMENTS
6.1 General Requirements
6.1.1 Third party auditors selected by contractors shall meet the principles and
requirements for competence, consistency and impartiality for reviewing
management systems per ISO/IEC 17021:2011. Third party auditors
selected by contractors shall be certified by an accredited certification

body against ISO 17021:2011 to perform reviews and certifications of

management systems.
6.1.2 Third party auditors shall be approved in advance in writing by the
company representative.
6.1.3 Third party auditors should sign confidentiality agreements with the
contractor companies they are under contract with to perform such
reviews.
6.1.4 An initial safety review meeting the criteria in Section 6 and Supplement 1
shall be performed within six (6) months of mobilization to verify proper
implementation of the contractor’s approved CSSP.
6.1.5 After an initial safety review in accordance with Section 6.1.4, subsequent
safety reviews meeting the criteria in this guide shall be performed at least
every nine (9) months through the duration of the contract.
6.1.6 Subsequent safety reviews (per Section 6.1.5) should include an
evaluation and follow-up of previous audit findings and recommendations.
6.1.7 All documentation and records requested by the auditor will be provided.
Any failure or inability to provide requested documentation should be
noted in the final report.
6.1.8 Contractor should take all necessary actions to correct identified program
improvements and site deficiencies upon receiving notification from the
third party auditor or SA Company Representative.
6.1.9 A closing meeting should occur to provide the contractor company a
summary of the administrative review and field observations, including
prioritization for action items.
6.1.10 Where it is determined the contractor does not have adequate resources or
capacity, the third party consultant may assist with identifying resources
and/or providing beneficial safety training necessary to bring contractor
into compliance or improve its corporate safety program and CSSP.
6.2 Safety Review Criteria/Methodology

6.2.1 Assessment to include initial review of the written CSSP (per Supplement
2), and supporting documentation to determine compliance with the
CSAR, WSSM and applicable SA safety requirements (e.g., General
Instructions [GIs] and Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures [SAEPs]).
6.2.2 Assessment to include a site review to determine effectiveness of field
execution and compliance to the contractor’s CSSP and SA safety and
health requirements.
6.2.3 Assessment to evaluate, at a minimum, the contractor’s program with
regards to the methodology established in Supplement 1 of this guide.

6.2.4 Assessment to include whether contractor is conforming to the contractual

scope of work (i.e., contractor is not performing work outside the scope of
the contract).
6.3 Safety Review Results

6.3.1 Records of safety review results should be retained and made available for
communication and consultations.
6.3.2 Inputs to the safety review should include:
a) Results from internal safety reviews and evaluations of compliance
with contractual requirements.
b) Results of participation and consultation.
c) Relevant communication from SA Company Representative(s),
including notifications of noncompliance.
d) Health and safety performance records and reports.
e) Status of incident investigation, corrective and preventive actions.
f) Site inspection findings, records of monitoring programs, training
records, key performance indicator trends, etc.
g) Follow up actions from previous safety reviews.
h) Changing circumstances, including developments in contract scope of
work, adjustments/changes to applicable SA requirements.
i) Recommendations for improvement.
6.3.3 A final report will be submitted to the contractor company and a copy to
the SA Company Representative. An action plan with corresponding time
line on closure of the items will be prepared by the contractor company
and submitted to the SAPO.
6.3.4 Safety review results shall be made available to third party auditors
selected to conduct subsequent safety reviews (per Section 6.1.5) in order
to provide evaluation and follow-up of previous findings and
recommendations.
6.3.5 Independent third party safety review results shall be maintained by the
SAPO for the duration of the project/contract.

Supplement 1
Safety Review Methodology
Part I:
The independent third party auditor should include the items provided in this Supplement when
conducting safety reviews of a contractor’s site safety program (CSSP) per the scope of this
Safety Management Guide (SMG). The independent third party safety review, referred to as the
“Safety Review,” should be based on documented objectives, scope and criteria. Any changes to
the objectives, scope or criteria should be agreed to by the contractor and independent third party
auditor.
1. Safety Review Scope.

1.1 The safety review scope should describe the extent and boundaries of the review,
such as physical locations, organizational units, activities and processes to be
reviewed, as well as the time period covered by the review.
1.2 The safety review scope is defined by the contract scope, job sites, contractor
camps and project support facilities (if applicable) and work activities supporting
the contract. The time required to conduct the review will be based on the
aforementioned factors.
2. Safety Review Objectives. The objectives are defined by this management guide. The
objectives should define what is to be achieved and include the following:
2.1 Evaluate of the capability of the CSSP to meet Saudi Aramco Construction Safety
Manual (CSM) and Schedule ‘D’ contractual requirements.
2.2 Independently assess the contractor’s compliance with and implementation of the
CSSP in accordance with the Contractor Safety Administrative Requirements
(CSAR) per CSM, Volume 1.
2.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of the CSSP in meeting its specified objectives.
2.4 Identify the parts of the CSSP and related contractor safety programs that are
working well and those requiring improvement.
2.5 Assess contractor management and employee commitment to and participation in
the contractor’s safety programs.
2.6 Develop recommendations for CSSP improvements, including identifying areas
that can guide the contractor to meet expectations of the CSAR and CSM.
2.7 Provide a mechanism for supporting continuous improvement of the contractor’s
CSSP.
3. Sources of Information. Section 6.3.2 of this guide identifies the inputs to the safety
review that should be considered. Sources of information should include:

3.1 Documents such as the contractor’s CSSP, plans, procedures, safety programs and
processes, contracts and work orders.
3.2 Interviews with contractor employees and management staff.
3.2 Observations of activities and the work environment/conditions, including project
sites, laydown yards and fabrication yards/shops.
3.3 Records, such as inspection findings, minutes of meetings, internal safety review
reports, records of monitoring programs, etc.
3.5 Data summaries, analyses and performance indicators.
3.6 Reports from other sources, such as employee feedback/surveys, suggestion
programs, relevant information from external assessments and ratings.
3.7 Computerized databases and web sites, if necessary.
4. Documentation Review. The selection of documents for review should be based on their
relative importance to the overall safety performance of the contractor. Each of the
selected documents should be reviewed with the objective of determining adequacy and
completeness in terms of their compliance with the contractor’s CSSP, the Saudi Aramco
CSAR, CSM and relevant company standards and procedures (e.g., Engineering
Procedures [SAEPs], General Instructions [GIs], and Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code
[SASC]).
5. Interviews of Management and Employees. Interviews of contractor employees and

management/supervision staff should be carried out in a manner adapted to the situation
and the person interviewed. Subject matter experts, process owners, and individual’s
assigned responsibilities in the contractor’s safety programs should take part in the
interview process. Interviews should assist in verifying their knowledge of,
comprehension, and effective execution of applicable processes, procedures and related
activities as provided in the CSSP. Results of the interviews should be used to provide
information on specific items related to the CSSP.
6. Observations of Activities. Selected job sites and project support facilities (e.g.,
laydown yards, fabrication yards) should be visited to ascertain the degree of compliance
with the contractor’s CSSP and applicable SA safety and health requirements. Areas of
major importance considered in these inspections include life safety, fire prevention, fire
protection, accident prevention, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
7. Safety Review Findings.

7.1 Evidence should be evaluated against the safety review criteria in Part II of
Supplement 1 to generate findings. Findings can indicate conformity or
nonconformity with criteria and identify an opportunity for improvement.
Findings should be summarized to indicate locations, functions or
programs/processes that were audited.
7.2 Findings should indicate the degree of implementation of components (i.e.,
programs, processes, requirements) of the contractor’s CSSP, such as:

• No discernible or meaningful indication that the CSSP component is even

partially in place;
• Some portion or aspect of the CSSP component is present, although major
improvement is needed (significant gaps and weaknesses);
• CSSP component is largely in place, with only minor improvements needed;
or
• CSSP component is completely in place.
7.3 Findings and their supporting evidence should be recorded. They should be
reviewed with the contractor to obtain acknowledgement that the evidence is
accurate and the findings are understood.
8. Recommendations and Action Plan.

8.1 Safety review recommendations should be divided into “Major
Recommendations” and “Minor Recommendations” based on their relative
importance in providing safety to contractor (and/or Saudi Aramco) employees
and facilities. Recommendations should be categorized as “Major” if they address
any of the following:
• A potentially life threatening condition;
• A situation that poses serious health or safety hazards to personnel; or
• A major enhancement to the contractor’s CSSP and related safety programs.
8.2 Safety review recommendations should address effective implementation,
maintenance and improvements to the contractor’s CSSP, and provide direction to
ensure continuing stability, adequacy, effectiveness and improvement of the
CSSP.
8.3 An action plan needs to be developed per the requirements of this guide (see
Sections 5.3.6 and 5.4.5) to implement the safety review recommendations. The
action plan sets out what needs to be done, the order in which to do it, and who is
responsible. It should be specific, yet flexible enough to respond to changing
needs as implementation proceeds. The action plan should consist of the
following:
• Prioritize each recommendation, set a target date for completion, and identify
the person(s)/team who will monitor or direct its implementation;
• Specify what is to be accomplished, the specific steps required, who will be
assigned to do what, and when each task is to be completed; and
• The status of recommendations should be tracked and periodically reviewed
by the contractor’s management. Track action items as “open” until all
required actions are implemented and “completed.”
Note: Recommendations and subsequent action items are subject to validation,
confirmation, and periodic review by the Saudi Aramco Proponent Organization
(SAPO).

Supplement 1
Safety Review Methodology
Part II:
The safety review criteria should be used as a reference against which conformity of the
contractor’s CSSP is determined. The contractor’s CSSP (see Supplement 2) shall state
specifically how the contractor will meet Saudi Aramco’s safety requirements for the work to be
performed as specified in Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual, Volume 1, Contractor
Safety Administrative Requirements (CSAR).
Saudi Aramco (SA) safety and health requirements applicable to the contract scope of work may
include, engineering procedures (SAEPs), General Instructions (GIs), SA Construction Safety
Manual (CSM), SA Safety Handbook, and Schedule ‘D’ requirements. The safety review criteria
should include, but not be limited to the applicable topics in Table S1-1.
Table S1-1. Contractor Safety Program Requirements
Contractor Safety Program Requirements Reference

Corporate safety program and performance. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.1
Safety orientations for new/transferred employees. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.4 &
Sec. 8.2
Site safety staff.
• Provided with respect to number of contractor and subcontractor
employees per CSAR Table 4.1.
• Qualifications.
CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.5
• Means of communication.
• Roles.
• Field presence.
• Additional technical expertise.
Safety meetings.
• Job site meetings. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.6
• Weekly supervisor meetings.
Site management meetings. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.7
Hazard control and personal protective equipment (PPE).

CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.8 &
• PPE needs analysis. Vol. 2, Ch. I-3
• Provision of PPE, including flame resistant clothing and arc flash
protection where applicable.
Health and environmental monitoring. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.9


Behavioral observation and site safety inspections.
• Observation and reporting processes. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.10
• Trend analyses; statistical analyses.
Site safety performance monitoring.
• Completion of corrective actions from SA assessments.
Work permits.
CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.12 &
• Processes equivalent to SA requirements.
Vol 2, Ch. I-4
• Training/certification of personnel.
Jobsite Safety Logbook (JSL).
• Corrective actions to mitigate observations.
• Record of closure.
• Outstanding relevant issues.
Transportation.
• Installation and maintenance of access roads.
• Motor vehicles and buses conformance to SA safety standards.
• Remote area travel program.
Fitness for duty.
• Medical, vision assessments.
• Provision of appropriate PPE.
• Work hour limitations.
Heat stress.
• Heat stress evaluation and management program. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.17
• Management, site supervision and employee training.
Emergency response.
• Site specific and aligned with applicable facility response plans. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.18
• Drills and critiques.
Authority to stop work. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.19
CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.20 &

Incident reporting and investigation.
Vol. 2, Ch. I-2
Hazard identification plan (HIP.) CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 6.0
Personnel safety responsibilities.

• Management (site and company).
• Site safety manager/supervisor(s).
• Site supervision/engineer(s).
• Field safety officer(s).
• Contractor personnel.


Qualification, training and certifications.
• Documented training.
• Job classifications.
• SA and/or SAG certification/license.
• High risk activities.
• Subcontractor training programs.
Short service employee (SSE) program. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 8.3
Job skills/craft competency training and safety training.

CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 8.4, 8.5
• Refresher training.
& 8.6
• Safety training for site supervision and safety staff.
Provision of medical care.
• First aid supplies, trained personnel, vehicles, logbooks.
• Work site medical facilities per MMSR.
• Qualified manpower, supplies.
• Independent inspections/audits.
• Administration and dispensing of medication.
• Support services.
• Correction of inspection/audit findings.
Medical professional personnel.
• Contractual arrangements. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 9.4
• Licensing, qualification requirements of medical staff.
Medical insurance and emergency vehicles.
• Evidence of insurance coverage for contractor and subcontractor
employees.
• Vehicle specifications and maintenance per MMSR.
Site planning, usage and layout.
• Project signs.
• Entry/exit points for work site(s).
• Pedestrian pathways.
• Barricades.
• Site drainage.
• Fire protection and prevention. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 10.0
• Materials storage yards.
• Site illumination and electrical.
• Site security and security fencing.
• Road closures and dust control.
• Housekeeping.
• Waste management plan


Emergency reporting signs at work site(s). CSM Vol. 2, Ch. I-1
Isolation, lockout and use of hold tags.

• Isolation, lockout and use of hold tag program CSM Vol. 2, Ch. I-5
• Isolation, isolating devices and site/job-specific procedures.
Confined space entry.
• Permit procedures and confined space entry plans.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. I-6
• Training.
• Pre-incident action plans.
Hazardous materials inventories, storage and hazards communication. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. I-10
Excavations.
• Excavation plans.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-1
• Pre-excavation checklist and routine inspections.
• Thrust boring operations.
Scaffolding.
• Scaffold plans and approvals.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-2
• Authorized manufacturers and materials.
• Inspections.
Fall protection plans/program. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-5
Concrete construction plans (including formwork). CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-6
Steel erection plans. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-7
Piling operations plans. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-12
Overhead powerline and utility excavation planning and authorization. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. III-3
Pressure testing.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. III-4
• Approved pressure test packages and procedures.
Non-destructive testing (NDT).
• SAG issued Radiation Practice License(s).
• SA approval of radiographic techniques.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. III-6
• Radiographic film interpretation certification.
• Temporary radioactive source storage pit permits, source utilization
and tracking log.
Cranes, lifting equipment and rigging.
• Crane/lifting equipment inspections.
CSM Vol. 2, Ch. III-7 &
• Certification of riggers.
Ch. III-8
• Inspection of slings and rigging hardware.
• Critical lift plans.

Supplement 2
Contractor Site Safety Program
Contractor shall properly plan and establish job-specific safe work procedures for all contracted
work. For long form capital construction contracts where SA Project Management is the
proponent or as requested in writing by the SAPO, the contractor shall develop, implement and
adhere to a job-specific Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP).
The CSSP shall state specifically how the contractor will meet SA’s safety requirements for the
work to be performed.
1. Contents of CSSP
3.1 Title page, specifying budget item (BI), job order (JO) or contract number.
3.2 Job title and brief scope of work.
3.3 Site location map(s) with legend (symbols).
3.4 Contractor company’s current safety policy (signed by their upper management).
3.5 Job-specific organization chart that clearly defines safety reporting relationships.
3.6 Names and qualifications (e.g., CV/resume) of safety manager/supervisor(s) and
safety officers, as required.
3.7 Job-specific assignment of safety responsibilities by job classification.
3.8 Job-specific training needs analysis (e.g., training matrix) showing the safety
training and job-skills/competency training required for all job classifications, as
applicable to the project’s scope of work.
3.9 Written safety training program that includes:
a) A description of the basic safety training courses (e.g., first aid, fire safety,
hazard recognition, confined space entry, H2S safety, and driving safety)
provided to contractor company’s employees.
b) How these safety training courses are delivered (e.g., in-house and/or third
party).
c) Which of these courses are required for each type of job (e.g., documented in a
safety training matrix or safety training plan).
3.10 Written job skills/competency training program that includes:
a) A description of the specific job skills/craft training courses required for each
type of job (e.g., HVAC technician, plumber, pipefitter, or welder) that is
specific for their work in SA.
b) How these job skills/craft training courses are delivered (e.g., in-house and/or
third party).
c) Refresher training frequency.

3.11 List of jobs to be performed that require SA-approved certification (e.g., scaffold
supervisor/inspector, crane/heavy equipment operator, rigger, or welder).
3.12 Complete list of known subcontractors.
3.13 Project-specific plan/program the contractor will use for managing their
subcontractors, including their safety performance.
3.14 Procedures to behavioral observations, site safety inspections, safety meetings,
incident/injury/near miss reporting and investigation, safety training, safety
recommendations tracking, etc.
3.15 Description of the contractor’s site safety incentive and/or disciplinary action
programs.
3.16 Hazard identification plan (HIP) per CSAR, Section 6.0.
3.17 Waste management plan per CSAR, Section 10.0.
3.18 Hazardous substances plan, which describes the contractor’s procedures for
identifying and handling hazardous chemicals, materials, etc. Hazardous
chemicals/materials shall be stored and handled accordance with the manufacturer’s
material safety data sheets (MSDSs).
3.19 Job-specific and/or location specific safety procedures that are applicable to the
contract’s scope of work. These procedures may include but are not limited to: work
permits, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection,
fall protection, isolation and lockout, waste management, site
demobilization/restoration, emergency response, etc.
2. Applicable Saudi Aramco Proponent Organization (SAPO) Procedures

3.1 When the SAPO has applicable procedures, the contractor shall adopt them by
reference with the contractor’s job-specific procedures supplementing SA’s safety
requirements by explaining specifically how he contractor will meet SA’s
requirements.
3.2 The contractor’s safety procedures shall not be a verbatim copy of SA’s safety
requirements.
3.3 If the SAPO confirms that they do not have the needed existing procedures or that
their procedures are not applicable to the project, the contractor shall develop their
own safety procedures.
3. Subcontractors
3.1 The contractor shall verify that the safety procedures and safe work practices
identified in each subcontractor’s site safety program are adequate and satisfy SA’s
minimum expectations and requirements.
3.2 In the event that any subcontractor’s safety procedure or safe work practice does not
meet the minimum expectation, contractor shall work closely with subcontractor to
develop/upgrade the appropriate safety procedure or safe work practice.

Supplement 3
Independent Third Party CSSP Review Flowchart
Contractor selects Provide documentation Independent

Start approved third and records requested safety review
party auditor by the auditor conducted
SAPO copied on all

Findings & corrective Execution of
findings and
actions communicated to contractor’s CSSP
recommendations
contractor company evaluated
Contractor
Action items
establishes action Action plan submitted
addressed by
plan to address to SAPO
contractor
findings
Evaluate previous
SAPO verifies key
audit findings and
findings closed
recommendations Subsequent third party
safety reviews
conducted every 9
months
Records of safety
Action items from review results
subsequent safety retained by SAPO
reviews addressed
by contractor


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Saudi Aramco

Safety Management Guide

Independent Third Party

Guide Number 07-007

Prepared by the Loss Prevention Department

Independent Third Party Contractor Site Safety

No portion of this material may be reproduced, copied, or redistributed either

This information is provided as a part of Saudi Aramco’s safety management program.

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Independent Third Party Contractor Site Safety

The purpose of this Safety Management Guide is to provide guidance on selecting an

3.1 Company Representative: Duly authorized representative of SA as defined in the

3.3 Job Explanation Meeting: A meeting in which SA representatives explain the

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3.4 Long Form Contracts (LFCs): Contract for an in-Kingdom service to be

3.6 ISO/IEC 17021:2011: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

5.1 Saudi Aramco Proponent Organization (SAPO) Management:

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requirements of the contract, the SA CSM and all other applicable SA

5.2 Saudi Aramco Project Management Office Department (PMOD):

5.3 Contractor Management:

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5.4 Independent Third Party Audit Representative(s):

5.5 Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention Department (LPD):

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body against ISO 17021:2011 to perform reviews and certifications of

6.2 Safety Review Criteria/Methodology

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6.2.4 Assessment to include whether contractor is conforming to the contractual

6.3 Safety Review Results

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Safety Review Methodology

1. Safety Review Scope.

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5. Interviews of Management and Employees. Interviews of contractor employees and

7. Safety Review Findings.

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• No discernible or meaningful indication that the CSSP component is even

8. Recommendations and Action Plan.

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Safety Review Methodology

Table S1-1. Contractor Safety Program Requirements

Contractor Safety Program Requirements Reference

Hazard control and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Contractor Safety Program Requirements Reference

Authority to stop work. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.19

CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 4.20 &

Hazard identification plan (HIP.) CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 6.0

Personnel safety responsibilities.

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Contractor Safety Program Requirements Reference

Short service employee (SSE) program. CSM Vol. 1, Sec. 8.3

Job skills/craft competency training and safety training.

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Contractor Safety Program Requirements Reference

Isolation, lockout and use of hold tags.

Fall protection plans/program. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-5

Concrete construction plans (including formwork). CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-6

Steel erection plans. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-7

Piling operations plans. CSM Vol. 2, Ch. II-12

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Contractor Site Safety Program

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