Managing Contractors

Objectives

At the end of the programme you should be able to:

Outline the legal requirements relating to selection and control of contractors
Identify the range of legislation governing the work of contractors
Explain the importance of an effective contractor control policy
Develop an appropriate contractor selection and monitoring strategy
Recognise the main features of safety method statements and their application
Explain the consequences of too much and too little control

Programme Summary

Company policy and the control of contractors
Responsibility for contract work in Civil law and Criminal law
Regulations of specific relevance to contract work
Client duties -v- contractor duties for undertaking and premises
Review of relevant case law
Requirements of the Management of Health and Safety Regs, the Construction (Design & Management) Regs and other associated legislation
Requirements for risk assessment and safety method statements (incl. the use of permits to work)
Developing a health and safety plan relevant to contractors
Contractor provisions - information and contract management
Client provisions - information, contract & site management
Health and safety policies
Selection criteria for contractors - checking for competence and resources
Routine monitoring of contractors and audits for contract work
Actions in the case of non-compliance of contractors to agreed safe systems of work
Review of health and safety guidance

Programme may be subject to change without prior notification