‍High-risk industries require a unique and proactive approach to managing safe behaviors and promoting a positive safety culture.

With the potential for severe consequences, organizations must take a proactive stance to ensure the safety and well-being of their workers. Organizations can create a safe and secure environment for their employees by implementing the following strategies.

Anticipating and Planning for At-Risk Work Conditions

 Proactive employers identify the at-risk behaviors and the conditions their workforce face so that mitigation strategies are developed. While every organization and industry will have different at-risk behaviors, a few are more common across industries. These include:

• Substance abuse. Substance abuse is an issue that many organizations must tackle, particularly those in industries with a higher risk of injuries, such as construction and manufacturing. Employers must ensure their employees are free from substances that could impair their judgment
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Do You Have a Quarterback for Your Contractor Management Process?

Contractors play a pivotal role in the success of owners and prime contractors in high-risk industries. And an effective management process is essential to ensure that contractors are well-coordinated. This article explores the role of the Contractor Management Process Owner (CMPO) and how to identify and support one. Read on!

What is a Contractor Management Process Owner?

First, let's define 'process.' A process is a structured and repeatable series of steps that accomplish a defined business objective — for example, contractor management has seven steps spread across three phases.

Therefore, a process owner is accountable for designing a system, using the right combination of people, technical knowledge, and organizational support to effectively run the process.

A Contractor Management Process Owner (CMPO) is a person who is responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of a contractor management ...