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Contractor management is an important aspect of occupational safety, as safety risks tend to increase as more contractors are added into a workplace. Get the latest information on contractor management here.
Hiring contractors can be risky - contractor qualification mitigates those risks. Learn how your company can benefit from this process.
By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing
Bringing subcontractors on the jobsite introduces additional safety risks. Here are tips for enforcing safety compliance with subcontractors.
By: Jack Shaw | Writer & Editor
Contractor safety orientations ensure a safer and more productive workplace. Learn more about the benefits and best practices.
Contractor performance evaluations are essential to getting the most out of the contractors you hire. Find out how to do them right.
Bringing contractors into your project isn't as simple as it seems. As an employer, you're still responsible and liable for everyone's safety.
By: Safeopedia Staff
Providing safety training to contractors is essential, but going beyond the bare minimum will help make your organization more successful.
Bringing contractors into a manufacturing facility can introduce risks. An effective contractor management program will keep your team safe and productive.
Meeting these contractor management challenges will cut costs, reduce project timeframes, and improve worksite safety.
Manually keeping up with your contractor management program is time consuming and ineffective. Find out why automating it just makes sense.
Measuring long-term contractor engagement is tricky, but not impossible. This article goes over why and how you can do it.
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Hiring contractors comes with some legal responsibilities. Find out what you need to do to avoid fines and litigation.
By: Gina Gould | Content Writer & Marketing Strategist
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By: Steve Prentice
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