Module 10
Managing Contractors in the Workplace

This course teaches learners about employer and contractor/prime contractor responsibilities to enable them to pursue and promote safer work habits by understanding responsibilities of employers, types of contractors, activities before hiring a contractor, and how to find and select the right contractor.

To successfully complete the course, learners have 3 attempts to achieve 80% or higher on the exam. Upon completion the learner receives a Certificate of Achievement.

Classroom Duration: 8 hours

Online duration subject to student capabilities.

Topics Covered

• Employer Responsibilities
• Types of Contractors
• Prior to Hiring a Contractor
• Estimates and Proposals
• Maintaining an Approved Vendor List
• Managing Contractors on Site and Contractor Orientations
• Work Permits
• Incident Reporting and Hazard Assessments
• Code of Practice
• Legislation
• Owners and Prime Contractors
• When You Need a Prime Contractor
• Responsibilities of a Prime Contractor
• Prime Contractor Role