Contractor Safety Management

This DIXONTECH program provides participants with advanced knowledge and practical tools to manage contractor safety throughout the entire project lifecycle — from pre-qualification to work completion. It focuses on ensuring that contractors comply with organizational safety requirements, legal obligations, and international standards such as ISO 45001 and OSHA. Participants will learn to develop effective contractor management systems, monitor performance, and promote a strong safety culture across all contracted operations.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Principles of Contractor Safety and Compliance
• Contractor Pre-qualification and Risk Evaluation
• Permit-to-Work and Site Safety Procedures
• Performance Monitoring and Audit Techniques
• Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture Development

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Implement effective contractor safety management systems
• Conduct contractor evaluations and pre-qualification assessments
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance levels
• Develop site-specific safety requirements and KPIs
• Ensure alignment with ISO 45001 and OSHA standards
• Promote collaboration and safety accountability
• Build long-term partnerships based on safety excellence

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• HSE Managers and Coordinators
• Project and Construction Managers
• Procurement and Contract Specialists
• Site Supervisors and Safety Inspectors
• Operations and Maintenance Managers
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Quality and Performance Auditors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

This DIXONTECH course blends theoretical instruction with real-life case studies, interactive group exercises, and audit-based simulations. Participants will engage in the development of contractor evaluation checklists, performance metrics, and compliance frameworks. The course promotes a proactive and practical approach to managing contractor safety across all organizational levels.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Overview of contractor roles and responsibilities
• Importance of effective contractor safety management
• Key challenges and risks in contractor operations
• Legal and regulatory framework overview (OSHA, ISO 45001)
• Organizational and contractor safety obligations
• Elements of an effective contractor management system
• Case studies of contractor-related incidents

DAY 2:

CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

• Developing contractor selection and evaluation criteria
• Safety performance records and risk profiling
• Pre-qualification audits and capability assessments
• Evaluation of safety culture and training programs
• Contractor documentation and verification procedures
• Use of contractor management software and tools
• Building transparent selection and approval processes

DAY 3:

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEMS

• Establishing contract safety clauses and obligations
• Risk-based contractor scope definition
• Permit-to-work systems and access control requirements
• Site safety orientation and induction procedures
• Hazard communication and method statements
• Contractor supervision and daily coordination
• Managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) safely

DAY 4:

MONITORING, AUDITING, AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Setting KPIs and leading indicators for contractor safety
• Inspection and audit methodologies for site activities
• Incident and near-miss reporting processes
• Corrective and preventive action management
• Contractor scorecards and performance dashboards
• Communication and feedback for continual improvement
• Practical workshop: Contractor performance review simulation

DAY 5:

CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY CULTURE DEVELOPMENT

• Developing a proactive contractor safety culture
• Integrating contractors into organizational safety programs
• Leadership engagement and behavioral safety approaches
• Lessons learned and best practice sharing
• Aligning contractor safety with corporate objectives
• Reviewing and updating contractor management procedures
• Final workshop: design of a contractor safety management plan