TBT-CC-02110-15 minsManagement

Contractor Control Toolbox Talk

Manage contractor safety before incidents happen

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  • Editable Word format
  • Add your company logo
  • Attendance register included

Contractors are involved in a disproportionate number of workplace accidents, often due to unfamiliarity with site hazards. Both the client and contractor share responsibility for safety - poor communication kills. This toolbox talk covers the essentials of contractor selection, induction, monitoring, and review.

What Your Team Will Learn

  • Follow the Select-Induct-Monitor-Review process for contractor management
  • Verify contractor competence and insurance before work begins
  • Provide thorough site-specific induction covering hazards and rules
  • Monitor contractor compliance and address issues immediately
  • Coordinate contractor activities with other site operations

What's Covered

Key Topics

  • Why Contractor Control matters - statistics and real-world impact
  • Legal requirements - employer and employee duties under UK law
  • Key hazards and risk factors to recognise
  • Step-by-step safe working practices
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Warning signs to watch for and report
  • Do's and Don'ts quick reference guide
  • Discussion questions for team engagement

What's Included

  • Comprehensive 2-page toolbox talk
  • Attendance register with 18 sign-off rows
  • Session info table (date, location, presenter, duration)
  • Editable Word format - add your logo and customise
  • Ready to print and deliver

Regulatory Compliance

Primary Regulation:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Also relevant:

CDM Regulations 2015

Employers must ensure the health and safety of contractors working on their premises and coordinate activities to prevent risks. This toolbox talk supports your legal duty to manage contractor safety effectively.

Key Takeaway

Different company, same site, shared responsibility. Communicate and coordinate.

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