How JTA Can Help

In order to reduce your third party risks, we will audit and monitor your contractors’ safety compliance whilst they are working for you at your sites. Our approach includes a desktop audit of each contractor’s Safety Management documents for compliance and a site visit to ensure work practices are in compliance with the relevant OHS/WHS legislation. At JTA we have expert Occupational Hygienists and OHS specialists who are highly qualified and experienced in auditing, gap analysis and developing practical OHS Management Systems. We can make sure your contractors are compliant with all safety legislation in your State.

Contractor Management Includes:

• Pre Contractor Selection – A site visit using an audit tool to identify any OHS risks
• Post Contractor Selection – A  review of available documentation to assess compliance with OHS best practice and relevant sections of the legislation
• Desktop Audit – An OHS Compliance Audit to assess the contractor’s compliance and the provision of recommendations to maintain a working environment that is safe, without risks and meets OHS statutory obligations  
• OHS Site Audit - Discussions with contractors and sub-contractors, a review of available documentation and a walkthrough inspection of the various on-site operations and associated activities to ensure compliance
• Written report -  Identifies level of contractor compliance, areas of non-conformance and areas for improvement with recommended timeframes for corrective action
• Additional site visits - To ensure recommendations have been followed and incorporated into the Safety Management Plan
• Regular Updates –Can be provided quarterly, six monthly or annually to ensure they remain on track

Benefits

• A more productive and safe working environment for contractors, employees and third parties
• Cost savings due to reduced injuries and injury-related costs
• Peace of mind that contractors are meeting benchmark OHS practices
• Improved employee morale through a culture of safety
• Greater transparency into third party relationships

Your Duty in Relation to Contractor Management

You have a duty of care to make sure that your business has an effective contractor management system in place. All businesses are required to ensure the health and safety of their workplaces by complying with the legislation in their State. It’s important to understand that you have the same duty of care towards contractors as you do to your employees. From a risk management point of view, it’s also critical to ensure that your contractors work safely onsite, do not introduce any unmanaged risks when undertaking the work you have engaged them for and that they understand and meet the necessary Occupational Health and Safety legislation.