Screening contractors based on safety performance indicators allows you to fulfill your due diligence requirements and offers peace of mind that the contractor you choose has the knowledge and understanding required to manage risk, complete the job safely, and maintain a safe working environment while on the job site. internal training programs, whether safety criteria is part of the selection process for workers) during the prequalification stage. incident rates, EMRs) and leading safety indicators (e.g.

In addition to verifying the contractor's technical abilities, it’s important to look at both lagging safety indicators (e.g. This stage is arguably the most important and allows for the opportunity to assess potential contractors against a variety of criteria to ensure they meet the company’s required standards. For projects that are inherently more hazardous, you’ll require contractors with strong awareness, risk avoidance, and a proven safety record. It also means that you can identify the level of risk to the contractor. Starting out with a risk assessment allows you to design the project with safety in mind (for example, ensuring there are enough anchor points for fall protection), rather than needing to make adjustments afterwards as safety problems creep in. In order to determine the level of risk, of course, you’ll need to complete a full risk assessment, which identifies, analyzes, and prioritizes the hazards and risks that may be involved before contractors step foot on your worksite.

Performance expectations, guidelines, and metrics.

Required contractor abilities and competencies.

Contractor management tools