Course Duration: 20+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved Managing Contractors in Offices for Managers training course gives trainees the knowledge to effectively supervise contractors within an office environment.
The course also clarifies both the managers’ and contractors’ health and safety responsibilities, including the duty to collaborate to ensure any work undertaken is done safely.
| Course Duration | 20+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Provides insight into the role and significance of contractors in office settings, outlining their impact and contributions.
Explains the legal frameworks and regulations governing contractor management within office environments.
Outlines the significance of efficient planning and covers strategies for effectively integrating contractors into office projects and operations.
Explains best practice for selecting contractors that align with specific needs and requirements for office-based work.
Explores the process of onboarding contractors into office environments, including safety protocols and office-specific guidelines.
Outlines the effective methods for ongoing contractor management, including performance evaluation and risk mitigation within office contexts.
Highlights the importance of post-project evaluation to assess contractor performance, identify areas for improvement and ensure continued excellence in contractor management.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Despite the potential benefits, organisations are exposed to risks when hiring contractors. You must be confident that contractors are competent and prepared to cooperate with permanent staff on health and safety issues before any work can begin. Contractors must also be able to effectively assess the risks they’ll face during the hiring period.
However, due to the temporary nature of their work, it’s often difficult for contractors to familiarise themselves with particular hazards. This lack of awareness makes it hard for contractors to accurately assess risks and put sufficient control measures in place.
These challenges make the role of the manager pivotal in ensuring the safety and compliance of contractors across the entire contract period. You must be able to collaborate with the contractor to safely plan, supervise and review their work.
As an employer, you have a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to ensure the health and safety of people at work on your site, including contractors.
It’s essential to be aware of the following responsibilities as an employer:
This Managing Contractors in Offices course is designed to give senior staff the knowledge and skills to effectively manage contractors in office environments.
Managers develop a comprehensive understanding of their duties when hiring, managing and supervising contractors in an office environment. It also clarifies managers’ and contractors’ health and safety responsibilities and covers essential steps for maintaining safety when engaging contractors.
It’s important to cooperate with contractors and ensure they’re made aware of any health and safety information relevant to their work before they start. You should also monitor the contractor’s work to ensure compliance throughout the entire project.
Both the contractor and the party hiring them share responsibility for the contractors’ safety. Your specific duties as the employer include checking that the contractor is competent, completing your own risk assessment and making the contractor aware of hazards and the control measures already in place. You should also review the contractor’s work after they’ve finished.
It’s essential you communicate safety guidelines to contractors. You should also monitor their work to ensure they’re following established procedures and control measures. It’s important you plan how you will monitor and supervise the contractor before they start work.
Hopefully, this won’t be an issue if you’ve confirmed the contractor is competent and up to the task before they start work. Regular supervision should also help you avoid any problems with the finished work. If there are issues, it’s important you communicate them promptly and request improvements if you believe the contractor can complete them safely.
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