Projects that remain under the contractor ' s control and insurance and have not been formally turned over to Renown Health are excluded from the requirements of this Contractor Handbook unless otherwise specified by contract or applicable regulations.
Introduction to the Renown Health Contractor Work Standards & Safety Handbook At Renown Health, safety is a core value and an essential part of every activity we perform. Safety means identifying, eliminating, or minimizing occupational injury and health risks to protect patients, employees, contractors, vendors, visitors, and the environment.
Renown Health is committed to fostering a culture where safety is integrated into all work activities and where everyone shares responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Contractors are expected to support this commitment by following established safety requirements, complying with applicable regulations, and performing work in a manner that protects people, property, and the environment.
Guiding Principles The following principles guide Renown Health ' s approach to safety and health:
Renown Health believes that injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable and that safety is fundamental to all work activities. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment requires commitment from both leadership and contractors, with safety integrated into every task and decision.
Hazards should be controlled using the hierarchy of controls, prioritizing engineering controls, followed by administrative controls and safe work practices, and finally personal protective equipment( PPE). Management is responsible for promoting safety, providing leadership, and ensuring the protection of patients, employees, contractors, visitors, and the public.
Contractors are accountable for working safely, complying with all applicable requirements, actively participating in safety programs, and reporting hazards, concerns, and incidents without fear of retaliation. Environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and strong safety performance are shared responsibilities and essential measures of project and operational success.
Leadership Safety Expectations Contractor leaders and supervisors are responsible for ensuring all work is planned, supervised, and performed safely while promoting a strong safety culture. Leadership must lead by example, understand workplace hazards, communicate safety expectations, and ensure employees receive appropriate orientation, training, and resources to work safely. Leaders are expected to conduct regular safety meetings and inspections, investigate and report incidents, implement corrective actions, encourage hazard reporting without fear of retaliation, and stop work when unsafe conditions exist. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Renown Health safety requirements to protect employees, patients, visitors, contractors, and property.