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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. This is due to the increased complexity of administering and enforcing compliance of a common set of safety standards and behaviors among a disparate group of workers.
By conducting effective performance evaluations, hiring companies can ensure that contractor performance meets their expectations and safety requirements.
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By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
If you're not qualifying your contractors, you're missing out on some great benefits. Find out what they are.
By: CanQual Inc. | President
Contractor prequalification gets a lot of attention, and rightly so. But don't neglect the other steps of the qualification process.
Managing contractors is more than just prequalifying candidates. Learn about the four stages of contractor management and how software can help you handle them.
Are you able to handle a growing pool of contractors? Find out how the right software can help.
Switching to online safety orientations can seem daunting, but there are advantages. Find out how to overcome the limitations of classroom training.
By: Pete Wiggins | Principal
Look closely at your contractor management processes. Surprised at where you fall short? Learn about the best practices and how to improve on them.
Bringing in outside contractors comes with some risks. Find out what steps you can take to minimize them.
Using outsourced labor? Find out where your blind spots are - and what you might be missing.
Hiring contractors means your company is taking on additional risks, no matter how careful you are. These must-haves will help you stay protected.
By: Jessica Thomas
In-house prequalifications can be a hassle for a growing company. Learn about their limitations and the alternative you should be considering.
When working as a safety professional for a prime contractor, there is a big chance that you will have to manage multiple sub-contractors and their safety personnel. This is especially true if you happen to work for large...
By: Rick Provost | Principal
Accidents happen every day and, according to current statistics, human error is behind more than 85% of them. For every 300 near misses, there are on average 29 minor injuries and one serious injury or fatality (see Why...