Daylight Manufacturing has decided to hire a contractor Shoc

Daylight Manufacturing has decided to hire a contractor, Shocking Electric Company, to install an electronic monitoring system in its facility. Unfortunately, they have had negative experiences with previous contractors. In addition to periodic inspections and weekly progress review, what else can be included in a program, to monitor contractor safety?

Solution

The following can be included in the program, in addition to the periodic inspections and weekly progress review:

(i) Daylight manufacturing should have a contractor management standard in place and ensure that the contractor adheres to the norms laid out in the standard. This will help it in monitoring contractor safety.

(ii)monitoring the site specific procedures which is germane to the risks and hazards involved will help in monitoring contractor safety.

(iii) doing Contractor\'s audit with regards to safety procedures being used by them will also help in monitoring contractor\'s safety.