Safety incentives and sanctions in contract agreements
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
11.11.2014
R2013-02/S344
Suosituksen perustelu
According to current practice, penalties for contract delays may lead to compromises in safety. There are no direct financial incentives for maintaining safety. Contract agree-ments should therefore specify the financial consequences of compliance and non-compliance with safety regulations.
Recommendation
The Finnish Transport Agency will include in all trackwork contracts the detailed financial consequences for the contractor arising from compliance or non-compliance with safety regulations.
Suosituksen tarkennus
Financial consequences should be sufficiently effective, and they should be applied in practice, in order for the contractors to pay more attention to compliance with safety regulations.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
According to current practice, penalties for contract delays may lead to compromises in safety. There are no direct financial incentives for maintaining safety. Contract agree-ments should therefore specify the financial consequences of compliance and non-compliance with safety regulations.