Controlling Contractors - Managing Risks
Controlling Contractors - Managing Risks
Contractors can be engaged to perform many activities. This could include relatively simple tasks, such as building maintenance and maintenance of office machinery. It also includes more hazardous work, eg entering into confined spaces, window cleaning or maintenance of electrical systems.
The use of contracting by organisations has greatly increased in recent years, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core activities. Accidents — and subsequent criminal prosecutions — have led to a plethora of case law, as well as huge sums having to be paid out in fines and compensation. Consequently, there is a strong need to manage the risks of contracting.