Contractors working in a workplace must be subject to the same rules and requirements as employees of the company that hires them.
Checklists help break down complex process into individual steps without losing sight of important details. Working with a checklist improves productivity, reduces the chance of mistakes, and helps focus on serious processes.
Here a checklist to guide you through ensuring that the work of an hired contractor goes according to plan.
CHECKLIST
CONTRACTOR WORK
Before Work Starts | DONE | |
| Check the OHS experience of the contractor (previous work reference). |
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| The contractor has an occupational health and safety policy/procedures. |
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| Supervision of work: the contractor must explain how it intends to supervise the work, who is responsible for it and how it will communicate in the event of an incident or accident. |
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| Obtain proof of OHS body registration from the contractor. |
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| Obtain a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance policy. |
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| Obtain safety data sheets for products used by the contractor. |
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Contractor’s Worker Orientation | DONE | |
| Written procedure communicated to all your employees for welcoming staff and supervising the contractor’s work. |
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| Your internal managers are trained on the procedure to follow when welcoming staff and supervising the work. |
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| The procedure for welcoming and supervising the work must provide for an orientation meeting for representatives of the contractor before carrying out the work. During this meeting your work manager must: |
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Contractor’s Worker Orientation (continued) | DONE | |
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Contractor’s Work Planning | DONE | |
| Identify all types of work to be done |
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| Carry out the inspection jointly with the contractor of the work site to be carried out, identifying the risks |
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| Determine jointly with the contractor the procedures/methods to be put in place to secure the premises (supervisor, security perimeter, padlocking, work permits, etc.) |
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| Place hand washing stations near each accessible entrance as well as near areas where staff work (according to the Verification Sheet – Surface Maintenance). |
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During Work | DONE | |
| Regularly check the application of security measures by the contractor |
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| If necessary, remind us of the OHS rules to follow |
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After Work Is Completed | DONE | |
| Check the maintenance of the premises (cleanliness, safety of equipment and premises) |
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| Discuss with the contractor’s manager the progress of all the work carried out |
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