Managing Contractors

Managing Contractors

Aims
This one day programme aims to provide managers with an appreciation of the need to take reasonable care
in the control of contractors working on company sites, and the actions necessary to fulfil legal duties and
company policy.

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
Developing a health and safety plan
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
Review of health and safety guidance