Risk Assessment: Contractor Management¶

Document Reference: RA_HO_13
Issue Date: 04/07/2025
Review Date: 04/07/2026
Assessed By: HSQE Consultant Approved By: Aaron Mason

Task/Activity¶

Management and supervision of contractors

Location¶

All company and client sites

Persons at Risk¶

Contractors
Company staff
Site visitors
Public

Hazards and Controls¶

Hazard	Existing Controls	S	L	R	Additional Controls	S	L	R
Unsafe work practices	Approved contractor list, method statements	2	2	🟢 4	Contractor portal, competency verification	2	1	🟢 2
Inadequate insurance	Insurance checks, minimum requirements	2	2	🟢 4	Annual reviews, claims history checks	2	1	🟢 2
Quality issues	Work inspections, sign-off procedures	2	2	🟢 4	Performance monitoring system, KPIs	2	1	🟢 2
Communication failures	Site inductions, point of contact	2	2	🟢 4	Contractor handbook, regular meetings	2	1	🟢 2
Competency gaps	Qualification checks, references	3	2	🟡 6	Skills matrix, training verification	2	1	🟢 2
Interface risks	Coordination meetings, permits	3	2	🟡 6	Simultaneous operations procedure	2	1	🟢 2
Emergency response	Briefings, contact details	3	2	🟡 6	Joint drills, integrated procedures	2	1	🟢 2
Non-compliance	Supervision, enforcement	2	2	🟢 4	Performance bonds, regular audits	2	1	🟢 2

PPE Requirements¶

As per site requirements
Visitor PPE provision

Training Requirements¶

Contractor management
CDM regulations
Permit systems
Site supervision
Performance management
Legal requirements

Emergency Procedures¶

Contractor incident response
Work stop authority
Investigation procedures
Insurance claims
Contract termination
Escalation process

Monitoring¶

Contractor audits
Performance reviews
Incident statistics
Compliance checks
Feedback systems
Permit compliance

Risk Assessment Summary¶

Risk Scoring Matrix¶

Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)

Document Control¶

All risk assessments reviewed annually
Update following incidents or changes
Approved by senior management
Communicated to all relevant parties

APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
APP_12 Training Matrix

These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.