Scalable system that provides adequate guidance for management and supervision
With a greater number of businesses becoming lean we are seeing a growing trend toward outsourcing maintenance and specialist activities to contractors. With this trend brings additional hazards relating to familiarisation with systems, processes and company standards/requirements.
Some key considerations were captured along the way from working with our clients tp produce a contractor management system that:
- is relevant to the nature and type of work being performed
- considers and addresses the risks
- is scalable to suit organisational growth
- delivers an end to end perspective
- provides adequate guidance for managers and supervisors
We have documented a scalable contractor management system involving ten primary elements:
- Procurement
- Scope of Work
- Due Diligence
- Engagement
- Induction and Training
- Work Coordination
- Work Authorisation
- Supervision
- Performance and Accountability
- Communication and Consultation
In a nutshell there are two risk perspectives when engaging and managing contractors:
- The risks the business has that will affect the contractor.
- The risks the contractor is introducing to the business.
An efficient Contractor Management system has a mechanism for identifying and communicating risk with the contractors. The following diagram portrays the risk areas and shows a delineation between the obligations of each Person in Control of a Business or Undertaking.
With a systematic method for identifying risks within the primary risk areas (Workplace, Plant, People, Process, Productivity), the supervisers, managers or workers can communicate effectively and efficiently with the contracted workers.
If you’d like to speak with our team or learn more about this service, send an enquiry or call us on 1300 424 474.
