Contractor safety management

Select, induct and supervise contractors so they work to your safety standards.

Contractors often carry out the highest-risk work on a site. This programme covers the full contractor safety cycle: selection, pre-qualification, induction, supervision, permits and performance review, so contractors meet the same standards as your own staff.

Who it is for: HSE, procurement, project and facility managers who engage contractors.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, across the UK and online.

What it covers

• Contractor risk
• Selection and pre-qualification
• Induction and supervision
• Monitoring and review

Outcomes

• Your organisation has a clear process for selecting and managing contractors safely.
• Contractor inductions and site supervision become more thorough and consistent.
• Contractor safety performance is reviewed regularly and acted on.

Modules

• Contractor risk: Why contractors are at risk, Shared responsibilities, Lessons from incidents
• Selection: Pre-qualification, Safety in contracts, Method statements
• On site: Induction, Permits and supervision, Communication
• Review: Inspections, Performance reviews, Learning from incidents

Tools and takeaways

• Pre-qualification questionnaire
• Contractor induction checklist
• Site supervision plan
• Inspection form
• Performance review template

Contact OPDEV · ask@opdevinternational.co.uk · London, UK