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RA_HO_13 — Contractor Management

Document Information

Field Value
Document Reference RA_HO_13
Issue Date 04/07/2025
Next Review 04/07/2026
Assessed By Sean Ashton (HSQE Consultant)
Approved By Aaron Mason, Director
Classification Controlled

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Related: APP_07 Hazard Identification Log · APP_08 OHS Hazard Assessments Register

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

Risk Scoring Matrix (4 × 4)

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

This RA uses the same 4 × 4 matrix applied across APP_07, APP_08 and all sister RAs for auditor consistency.

How this document is approved

This document is maintained under AMWS's continuous-compliance model. Substantive revisions are reviewed and signed off by the Directors at the standing weekly Director / HSQE compliance call (Sean Ashton, Onyx + Leanne Mason). Currency, cross-references and minor edits are checked at the monthly Onyx site visit. The annual Management Review (September) provides the strategic-level confirmation. Compliance is therefore continuous, not gated on a single annual meeting.