The report highlights the challenges of managing safety across the supply chain due to the increasing trend of outsourcing to suppliers and contractors. While traditional contracting provisions are used to control safety, they are often weak links that are tested by rising stakeholder expectations and potential legal liability. The report suggests that a culture-based approach can strengthen control of safety in the supply chain, reducing reliance on conventional contracting approaches. Safety in the supply chain is becoming increasingly important in decision-making for major contracts, and one major contractor accident can ruin a brand. The report emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize safety in their outsourcing strategies and to adopt a culture-based approach to ensure safety across the supply chain.
