How does the platform make sure that outside workers follow the same safety rules as the platform's own workers?

The platform ensures outside workers follow the same safety rules as its own workers through a multi-faceted approach, beginning with contractual agreements. These agreements legally bind outside worker companies (such as contractors or vendors) to comply with all of the platform's safety policies, procedures, and standards. This establishes the foundational requirement for safety parity. Before any work begins, outside worker companies undergo pre-qualification, a systematic process that evaluates their safety records, safety management systems, and training programs to ensure they meet the platform's minimum safety performance criteria, verifying their capability to adhere to safety standards. Upon arrival, all outside workers receive mandatory safety onboarding (also known as safety induction). This training covers the platform's specific site hazards, emergency protocols (like evacuation routes), and critical safety rules, ensuring a common understanding of the work environment's safety requirements. The platform integrates outside workers into its Safety Management System (SMS), which is a structured approach to managing safety that includes policies, procedures, responsibilities, and practices. This integration means outside workers must utilize the platform's established permit-to-work systems, conduct risk assessments according to platform standards, and use the platform's hazard reporting processes, just like internal staff. For example, if a task requires a Hot Work Permit, outside workers must obtain and follow the platform's specific permit procedure. Platform personnel, such as site supervisors or dedicated safety officers, provide continuous supervision and oversight of outside workers. This involves actively monitoring their work to confirm adherence to safety protocols, correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and compliance with work instructions, enabling real-time correction of unsafe practices. The platform often mandates specific safety training for outside workers based on their tasks and requires competency verification, such as valid certifications or licenses, for specialized roles, ensuring workers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties safely. All outside workers are required to follow the platform's incident reporting procedures for any near misses, incidents, or accidents. The platform then conducts thorough incident investigations using its standard processes, often in collaboration with the outside worker company, to identify root causes and implement corrective actions consistently. Regular safety audits and inspections are performed on outside worker activities and work areas by platform safety personnel. These audits verify compliance with safety standards, identify any deviations, and assess the effectiveness of safety controls. Effective communication and coordination channels are maintained between the platform's safety team and outside worker management, including regular safety briefings and shared documentation, to ensure consistent understanding of expectations and any updates to safety procedures. Finally, the platform implements clear enforcement mechanisms for safety rule violations. These can range from issuing warnings and stopping unsafe work to removing non-compliant individuals from the site or applying contractual penalties to the outside worker company, ensuring accountability and reinforcing safety compliance equally for all workers on site.