Managing contractors in the workplace

Managing contractors in the workplace

There is a growing trend in business to outsource key support roles in their businesses. These include but are not limited to Reception and Security, Canteen services, Cleaning services, Facilities (including electrical, mechanical and plumbing), IT services, payroll services etc. These contractors are based in the company and work alongside employees. This can present challenges from a health and safety perspective. The theme of this webinar is to provide guidance on how to manage these contractors to meet the requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act and follow best practice.

This will include the following topics:
• Legal requirements
• Responsibilities of host manager and service provider/agency
• Responsibilities of the Contract workers themselves
• Integrating Contractor activities into the Risk Assessment process
• Training Requirements
• Reporting Accidents and Incidents
• Case Law

This webinar is aimed at those who have responsibility for Health & Safety in their organisation who are members of Ibec. There is no cost, however, places are limited to the first 550 people. Please click here to register your place.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For all queries on the event, please call the event organiser:
Helen Quinn, Tel: +353 1 605 1597