Well you cannot give a synopsis unless you know what the job is. Concerning the action plan, is that project plan or H&S plan? Same with the deliverables and project out come. Would that be H&S or contractual As they have provided PTW systems and site hazards then presumably they are looking at H&S So maybe the action plan is how it is intended to ensure implementation of safety throughout the project. Key mile stones to be reached within project. Vulnerabilities within the plan and actions on how to prevent. IE project over running and short cuts taken. And the out come I would surmise is completion within time and budget, delivering the services expected with no majors or fatalities.

Ray, is it possible to say "NO, your request does not allow sufficient time"? I recollect that you are in a new job and sometimes setting out some ground rules can be useful later on, although not always possible. No is a powerful weapon when used in the right circumstances ( NOT banning stepladders, hanging baskets, school trips etc).

Ray, you don’t want to look as if you have just thrown something together, I’m sure you will wish to look professional and let them know that you know your stuff. Why not talk them through your management regime i.e. CDM regs. Fire safety rules, Monitoring procedures – daily weekly monthly, who would be responsible for what, how much input and support you require from senior management etc. etc. etc. I know this is not what is asked for but during your talk you could ask for the further information you need, you never know they may not be too well up on H&S and could be stabbing in the dark themselves? You could take this chance to let them know what standards of H&S you expect – I note it is abroad – UK H&S is a high standard and if you wish to adopt that you may be seen in a better light than accepting a poorer standard as in some countries. I recently visited a site on one of our offshore islands where H&S is not the same standard as ours. I spoke to a HSE Inspector over there before I went and he told me they will accept our level as it is higher than theirs. Forgive me if I’ve gone off track – good luck.

Chris, thanks but not delivering it in person, hence it needs to be documented. Ron, really appreciate the heads up and links. I think I have enough information to make a fist of it - or something like that! Just need some candles now...LOL.

Hi Bob Here what you are saying but I doubt what I will send in such a short space of time is likely redesign the wheel. Incidentally, what is the [80-20 rule]?

80-20 rule The rule comes from a 'Parato' theory [My memory is poor but its from the days I did engineering maths] In very basic terms it means that [for instance] 80% of what is in one safety management system that is created for one business should apply for any other similar [similar - but not necessarily exactly alike] business so you should only need to tweak etc the remaining 20% to make it 100% bespoke. My point was that your SMS example could have been used [with little tweaking] to run their job for them I have used this mathematical relationship when looking at SMS's [& other areas] for may years have found it to work so I have proved wrong those that say we are unique when in fact 80% of what applies in one areas also applies in other areas Please note this my interpretation. So I advise that U study up on Parato to get up to date info