Introduction

This program provides essential knowledge and practical tools for professionals responsible for overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) aspects in contractor-managed operations. Designed for both client and contractor representatives, the course emphasizes risk reduction, legal compliance, and performance monitoring within outsourced and third-party work environments.

Target Audience

• HSE professionals and supervisors

• Contract managers and procurement personnel

• Site engineers and project managers

• Compliance officers and safety auditors

• Contractors' HSE coordinators

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of HSE requirements in contractor operations

• Implement contractor prequalification and selection based on HSE criteria

• Develop and enforce effective HSE controls during project execution

• Monitor, audit, and improve contractor HSE performance

• Align contractor activities with legal, regulatory, and corporate HSE policies

Outlines:

Day 1:

Introduction to Contractor HSE Oversight

• Importance of HSE in contractor operations

• Key HSE roles and responsibilities (client vs. contractor)

• Common challenges and failures in outsourced HSE management

• Case studies: Incidents linked to poor contractor oversight

Day 2:

Contractor Prequalification and HSE Risk Assessment

• HSE criteria in contractor selection and bidding

• Developing contractor HSE assessment checklists

• HSE risk analysis in contractor scopes of work

• Legal and liability considerations in outsourcing

Day 3:

HSE Planning and Integration into Contracts

• Developing HSE plans for contracted work

• HSE clauses in contracts: What must be included

• Communication protocols and coordination mechanisms

• Safety file requirements and deliverables from contractors

Day 4:

Monitoring, Supervision, and Field Control

• Site induction and HSE onboarding for contractor staff

• Daily oversight: Permits to work, toolbox talks, inspections

• Performance monitoring tools and KPIs

• Managing unsafe acts and non-compliance

Day 5:

Auditing, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Conducting contractor HSE audits

• Incident reporting and investigation process for contractors

• Debriefings, post-job evaluations, and lessons learned

• Developing a contractor HSE improvement plan

• Certification and final course evaluation