Critical Environment Maintenance Vendor Capability Checklist

• General Requirements
• Insurance
• Employment Practices
• HR Policies to Protect Against
• PPE Required for Field Employees (Minimum)
• Does the company provide employee training for the following topics?
• Does the company have the following Equipment Management Practices?
• Does the company have the following Minimum Vehicle Management Policies?

General Requirements

• Established Business – 5 yrs in the industry or principal managers with 10+ years in the industry
• No outstanding lawsuits, liens, or other legal actions against the company
• Company should be licensed in the state and municipality where they are domiciled
• Company should be licensed to conduct business in the state(s) they operate in
  

Insurance

• General Liability & Auto: $5M
• Bondable – must be able to obtain a performance bond for any work contracted
• Workers Compensation – Statutory Limits at appropriate employee classifications

Employment Practices

• I-9 verified eligible workers
• Full-Time or Part-Time employees
• Temporary laborers are declared
• Criminal Background Checks
• Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Company Picture IDs

HR Policies to Protect Against

• Drug & Substance Abuse
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination in the workplace

PPE Required for Field Employees (Minimum)

• Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Hard Hat
• Gloves
  

Does the company provide employee training for the following topics?

• General Safety & First Aid
• Critical Environment Best Practices
• Safe Lifting
• Safe Driving
• Cleaning Products & Chemical Safety
• Critical Environment Cleaning Practices: Beginner & Advanced
• Employee Policies
• Employee Benefits
• Does the training include subject matter tests?
• Does the training require periodic recertification training/testing?
• Are training records maintained and available for customer review?

Does the company have the following Equipment Management Practices?

• Is equipment properly and safely maintained with OEM equivalent parts?
• Is applicable equipment regularly calibrated and certified?
• Does the company use HEPA vacuums?
• Does the company use Environmentally friendly chemicals?
• Does the company utilize Task appropriate materials?
• Does the company utilize Task appropriate equipment?

Does the company have the following Minimum Vehicle Management Policies?

• Vehicles Safe & well maintained by ASE certified mechanics
• Brakes are properly maintained
• Tires are properly inflated without excessive wear
• Windows are not cracked or broken
• Does the company have a program to require it’s suppliers to adhere to the above?