However, employing contractors doesn’t come without its risks. Improper use and poor management of contractors can lead to injuries, ill health, additional costs, and delays.

During this course, users will learn about their responsibilities whenever they hire, manage, or supervise contractors, as well as the responsibilities that contractors have to keep themselves and others safe.

We also discuss how to choose the right contractors and how to plan their work, what procedures must be in place, and how to make sure that everyone plays their part in maintaining a safe working environment.

Advantages & Target Audience

This short online training course has been designed for the use of employees across all industry sectors.

This Online Managing Contractors course is approved by leading industry bodies CPD & Citation. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Learning Outcomes

• Know the difference between a contractor and an employee
• Know the benefits and risks of using contractors to carry out work
• Know who’s legally responsible for contractors’ safety and the safety of anyone affected by their work