Managing Contractors

Managing Contractors teaches learners the techniques and methods of assessing, selecting, planning, monitoring and reviewing competent contactors. The course meets the requirements for managing contractors in accordance with HSG 159 and INDG 368.

This course is suitable for those with the responsibility of procuring, appointing or managing contactors.

Accidents to contractors can result in substantial costs for a company in terms of property damage and lost time. Making sure staff have the ability to correctly manage contractors can reduce the risk of accidents and avoid the potential for these losses.

Contractors are often employed to manage potentially unsafe work. By following the procedures in the course you can be confident that the right contractor will be selected for the job and managed correctly.

Syllabus:

• Unit 1
  • The legal framework
  • The legal obligations in managing contractors. How to be clear about the work you expect the contractor to do and think about the standards of competence that will be required.
• Unit 2
  • Improving health and safety performance
  • The use of a model to support strategic planning and performance measurement.
• Unit 3
  • Clients and contractors
  • Be able to assess and select competent contractors.
• Unit 4
  • Managing contractors: planning, choosing, working on site, monitoring and reviewing
  • Understand best methods in planning, monitoring and reviewing contractors.
• Unit 5
  • Common contractor hazards
  • Exploring the health and safety risks and hazards faced when managing contractors.