Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Tender stage selection
At this stage the client will be selecting a specifi c con-
tractor from those appearing on the approved list and 
will require specifi c details from the contractor as to 
how they intend to meet all of the contract specifi cation, 
including the safety requirements of the project works.
To a large degree the response from the con-
tractor will depend on the information provided to them 
by the client. In order to formulate a comprehensive 
tender the contractor will require specifi c information 
about the technical requirements of the contract, which is 
often dealt with very well. However, they will also require 
information about the safety conditions of the contract 
and any risks which the client has identifi ed, which they 
will need to consider during the project works.
The types of information the contractor will need will 
include, as necessary, the following:
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A clear defi nition of the project
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Identifi cation of any specifi c risks presented by the 
client premises, plant, substances, work processes 
or operations which the contractor will need to 
consider
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Identities of persons with health and safety 
responsibilities
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Requirements for specifi c responsibilities within con-
tractor staff, e.g. stipulating for a site safety offi cer
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Risk control measures required by the client
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Health and safety performance standards required
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Limits on the contractor’s actions and areas of 
invitation
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Client and joint management arrangements, report-
ing and consultation procedures
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Permit to work procedures to be adopted
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Monitoring arrangements to be implemented by:
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The 
client
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The 
contractor
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Jointly.
Additional information:
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Site 
rules
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Welfare facilities provided
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Administration 
procedures
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Accident reporting procedures
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Notifi cation of other employers or contractors on site
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Procedures for formal release and receipt of 
information.

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