Managing Contractors

The person who has made the necessary arrangements for a contractor to work in a department or area (this could be through Campus Services, 1st Degree Facilities, or directly by the department itself).

The person(s), who have arranged for a contractor to work in a department or area (this could be through Campus Services, 1st Degree Facilities or direct by the department itself) and they must:

• Co-ordinate the arrangements for Contractors to undertake the commissioned work;
• Ensure an appropriate risk assessment is made of the areas of the University in which the contractor is to work prior to commencement and the contractor is aware of any necessary
• information e.g. the presence of asbestos;
• Ensure Contractors have appropriate risk assessments and method statements in place before commencement of work;
• Assist Campus Service and 1st Degree Facilities in the completion of permits to access and permits to work
• Convey to Contractors the expectation that the contractor will comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and the requirements of the University’s health and safety policies;
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to provide a suitable induction to all contractors and sub-contractors;
• Organise a Site Contact for the period of the work;
• Inform areas affected of the proposed work, where appropriate;
• Address any complaints received about the work of a contractor.