Contractor Management

Companies that use external service providers face specific risks related to coordination, regulatory compliance, and the safety of personnel from outside companies. Poor contractor management can lead to accidents, worksite interruptions, and significant legal liabilities.

This training provides the management and control tools needed to select, assess, and monitor service providers, ensure compliance with safety requirements, and establish a shared prevention culture among all parties involved.

Training objectives

• Identify the safety requirements to be included in contractor specifications
• Assess service providers’ HSE skills and performance according to defined criteria
• Implement a process for monitoring and auditing contractors’ activities on site
• Define communication and incident management procedures involving external service providers

Who this training is for

• HSE and safety managers
• Industrial site managers
• Procurement and supply managers
• Project managers and external works coordinators

Training programme

Duration: 1 day

1. Introduction
2. Key concepts: safety requirements and contractor specifications
3. Specific hazards and risks associated with external service providers
4. Operational management: selection, evaluation, monitoring, and auditing (before, during, and after)
5. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
6. Case study: considering the operational deployment of contractor management
7. Performance indicators and results monitoring

Teaching methods

• Interactive presentations
• Practical case studies
• Benchmarking
• Discussions and experience sharing
• Quizzes and assessments

Benefits

What this training provides your organisation

• Reducing the risk of accidents related to external service providers’ work
• Improving compliance with contractual requirements and safety regulations
• Reducing costs associated with incidents, production stoppages, and project delays
• Strengthening the company’s legal oversight and liability toward third parties
• Optimising operational performance through structured contractor monitoring and auditing