Contractor Safety Management Course Description:
Contractor Safety Management course provides a structured and legally grounded approach to managing contractor safety in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant Construction Regulations. It is designed to help employers, safety officers, and project managers understand their legal obligations when engaging contractors, including the critical role of Section 37(2) agreements in transferring duties and ensuring accountability.
Participants will learn how to implement contractor management systems that promote safe work practices, legal compliance, and effective oversight. The course includes practical tools for onboarding, risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, and performance monitoring, all framed within the South African legislative context.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret and apply the OHS Act, especially Sections 8, 37, and 38
- Draft and implement Section 37(2) agreements to clarify legal responsibilitie
- Introduction to Subcontracting
- Contractor Safety Policy
- Contractor Qualification procedure
- Contractor Legal implications
- Contractor Management Control and Compliance
- Roles and responsibilities
- Incident reporting and investigation protocols
- Auditing and documentation best practices
Contractor Safety Management Target Audience:
- Contractor Managers and Supervisors
- Procurement and Project Managers
- Site Safety Officers
- Health & Safety Representatives
- Anyone involved in contractor oversight or compliance
Certification:
Portfolio of Evidence will be completed during the course. Competent learners will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.
Course Duration:
2 days.
