Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)
An OCIP is a project where the owner provides blanket coverage (usually workers' compensation, general liability, and umbrella
coverage) to contractors and subcontractors. In other words, the owner takes total responsibility for the acquiring, funding,
managing, and administrating the insurance program. If operated effectively, OCIPs can potentially reduce an owner's project
costs by approximately 1-2%. This may seem insignificant, but 1-2% of $100 million can make or break most projects.
A key strategy within an OCIP is the safety program. To minimize OCIP losses, it is essential that the company create and
continually reinforce a proactive safety culture. A good safety program has many of the following characteristics:
- A formal, structured program with a written safety manual
- Contractor and subcontractor safety prequalification procedures
- Safety training, monitoring, and periodic “toolbox” talks
- Independent, scheduled and unscheduled safety audits
- A full-time safety representative and onsite safety staffing
- Pre-mobilization safety orientation and certification process
- Drug and alcohol testing programs
Our OCIP safety professionals work directly with your team to integrate safety from the initial hazard assessment planning stages to continuous field representation through safe project completion. They understand that safety, quality and productivity work hand-in-hand, and are experienced working within frameworks such as OCIP’s and large construction projects. Safety Manpower can completely staff or supplement an in-house safety team when additional staffing is needed on an OCIP project. In addition, if monthly safety oversight and assessments are necessary on your OCIP, our safety professionals are ready to evaluate the risk and provide feedback.