SAFETY PARTNERS
How do you handle contractor management in your organisation?
Contractor management is often the most poorly handled risk we observe in many organisations. This typically arises from a lack of understanding of legal safety responsibilities, both by the organisation hiring the contractor and by the contractors themselves.
Are you putting the same level of effort and processes into inducting your contractors as you do with your staff? You should be. As industries increasingly rely on contractors for specialised skills and knowledge, ensuring compliance with contractor safety becomes even more critical.
Who is a contractor?
Under Safety Acts, a contractor is considered a worker. There is a common misconception that contractors are only related to construction. In fact, contractors include anyone or any organisation providing services, goods, materials, substances, or installing plant and equipment. Most businesses, if not all, will work with contractors in some capacity.
- Create Contractor Management procedures and tools
- Vet contractors thoroughly before hiring
- Provide proper induction for contractors
- Continuously monitor contractor’s activities
- Develop an Approved Contractor Management Register
- Apply the same risk management principles to contractor management as you would to any other risk
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