Controlling Contractors Training Course

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a duty on organisations to ensure that contractors are competent to carry out the tasks required.

In any client/contractor relationship, both parties have duties under health and safety law and this also applies to any sub-contractor involved. These could include cleaners, maintenance workers, construction, etc.

Who Should Attend?

This course will be a benefit to all staff involved in devising contractor polices/procedures and the day-to-day control of contractor activity.

The course content includes:

• Why manage contractors?
• Legal framework
• Action plan before taking on contractors
• Planning for the risks
• Choosing a contractor
• Contractors working on site
• Keeping a check on activities
• Reviewing the work

To take from the course

• Control of Contractors Guide Book
• Permit to work forms
• Safe Systems at work example
• Policy and procedures handout
• Contractors safety rules
• Checklists
• Copy of presentation slides

Certification

All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

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