Managing Contractor Safety and Compliance
Contractors often carry out the highest risk work on a site yet may be least familiar with its hazards. This course covers the full contractor safety lifecycle, from prequalification and selection through to onsite supervision and performance review. Participants learn to align contractor practices with the standards of the host organisation.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Prequalifying contractors on demonstrated safety capability
- 02Writing safety requirements into contracts and scopes
- 03Inducting and orienting contractor personnel to site hazards
- 04Supervising contractor work against agreed method statements
- 05Managing interfaces between several contractors on site
- 06Evaluating contractor safety performance after completion
- 07Aligning contractor practices with host organisation standards
What you will gain
- Prequalify contractors on safety capability
- Define safety requirements in contracts
- Induct and orient contractor personnel
- Supervise contractor work in the field
- Manage interfaces between multiple contractors
- Evaluate contractor safety performance
Who should attend
- Contract and procurement managers
- Project managers
- HSE advisors
- Site supervisors overseeing contractors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- 3 Days
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- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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