CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT
“Ensuring Safe, Compliant and Accountable Contractor Performance Across the Project Lifecycle”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 – 12 Jun 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 11 – 15 Aug 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 22 – 26 Sep 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Engaging contractors is essential for delivering complex projects and supporting routine operations. However, contractor-related incidents remain a significant source of safety risks across industries. Without a structured Contractor Safety Management (CSM) system, organizations expose themselves to operational disruptions, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.
This 5-day course provides safety, operations, and procurement professionals with the frameworks, tools, and best practices to assess, control, and continuously improve contractor safety performance. From prequalification to post-job review, participants will learn to integrate contractors into organizational safety culture while maintaining compliance with international standards and regulations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Establish and implement an effective contractor safety management system
• Apply contractor prequalification, risk assessment, and selection protocols
• Monitor contractor performance through permits, audits, and field supervision
• Integrate contractors into safety training, toolbox talks, and incident response plans
• Continuously evaluate and improve contractor safety outcomes across projects
Key Benefits of Attending
• To prevent incidents and injuries linked to contractor activities
• To protect your company from regulatory and contractual liabilities
• To ensure contractors understand and follow your safety standards
• To improve project delivery through consistent and safe contractor practices
• To align with ISO 45001, OSHA, and best-practice safety frameworks
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• HSE managers and safety officers
• Contract and project managers
• Procurement, operations, and maintenance supervisors
• Construction and engineering site leaders
• Anyone responsible for hiring, supervising, or working with contractors
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Contractor risk evaluation and control
• Permit-to-work and job safety analysis (JSA) application
• Onboarding and safety communication techniques
• Performance monitoring and non-conformance handling
• Post-project review and contractor performance appraisal
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved contractor compliance with safety rules and procedures
• Reduced workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses
• More effective contractor onboarding, supervision, and communication
• Streamlined contractor audits and reporting
• A strong safety culture reinforced across external partnerships
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Global standards, case law, and key CSM principles
• Case Studies – Contractor-related incidents and best-in-class examples
• Workshops – Risk assessment, permit planning, and field supervision drills
• Peer Exchange – Open discussions and problem-solving around site-specific risks
• Tools – Templates for contractor evaluation, JSA forms, audit checklists, and incident tracking
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Contractor Safety Management
Module 1: Understanding Contractor-Related Risks (07:30 – 09:30)
• Types of contractors and work exposure
• Statistics and case examples of contractor incidents
• Legal and reputational implications
Module 2: Framework for Contractor Safety Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Key elements of an effective CSM program
• Alignment with ISO 45001 and OSHA requirements
• Policy and leadership commitments
Module 3: Contractor Prequalification and Selection (11:30 – 01:00)
• Evaluating safety history, systems, and competency
• Risk classification and approval protocols
Module 4: Workshop – Contractor Risk Profiling (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop a prequalification checklist and risk matrix
Day 2: Onboarding and Planning for Safe Work
Module 1: Contractor Onboarding and Orientation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Site-specific induction content
• Safety briefings and document handover
Module 2: Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment (09:45 – 11:15)
• Hazard identification and control hierarchy
• Collaborative JSA with contractor input
Module 3: Permit-to-Work Systems (11:30 – 01:00)
• Hot work, confined space, and high-risk permits
• Authorization and verification procedures
Module 4: Simulation – Permit Issuance and JSA Drill (02:00 – 03:30)
• Apply forms and field checks for a high-risk job
Day 3: Execution and Supervision of Contractor Activities
Module 1: Contractor Supervision and Field Communication (07:30 – 09:30)
• Role of supervisors and client reps in safety oversight
• Use of daily toolbox talks and safety huddles
Module 2: Behavior Observation and Non-Conformance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Safety walks and proactive engagement
• Handling unsafe acts and issuing stop-work orders
Module 3: Coordination with Multiple Contractors (11:30 – 01:00)
• Interface management
• Managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
Module 4: Case Study – Contractor Incident Breakdown (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze a contractor-related incident and root causes
Day 4: Monitoring, Auditing, and Compliance
Module 1: Contractor Safety Performance Metrics (07:30 – 09:30)
• Leading and lagging indicators
• Target setting and scorecards
Module 2: Site Inspections and Safety Audits (09:45 – 11:15)
• Using checklists and audit tools
• Follow-up actions and CAPA process
Module 3: Legal Compliance and Documentation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Required documentation and evidence
• Records retention and legal audits
Module 4: Workshop – Contractor Safety Audit Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Design and present an audit protocol
Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Post-Job Review
Module 1: Post-Project Evaluation and Close-Out (07:30 – 09:30)
• Conducting contractor debriefs and feedback sessions
• Performance grading and lessons learned
Module 2: Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility (09:45 – 11:15)
• Contractor engagement and recognition
• Safety leadership at all levels
Module 3: Developing a Contractor Safety Management Roadmap (11:30 – 01:00)
• Phased improvements and sustainability
• Kick-starting internal awareness campaigns
Module 4: Final Presentation and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group strategy presentations and Q&A
• Certification ceremony and closing remarks
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Contractor Safety Management, verifying their ability to design, implement, and improve contractor safety programs aligned with international standards and site-specific risks.