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Hi
Recently received an HSE update in regards to a recent prosecution involving a contractor. The company in question failed to risk assess correctly and the work permit system was poor.
Reviewing our own permit process, there is nothing included to suggest that contractors we have on site hold the qualifications or training to safely undertake any work. We assume the contractor is all them things and negates most risk due to his/her training etc
However how do you actually go about checking this to be true? Do we just believe it to be true or should we be asking for certification of training and qualification. Are the firms sending the contractors the people who should be checking this, if so does that again negate any liability from us?
Interested to know your thoughts
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You must take reasonable steps to ensure your appointments are competent. Where you permit sub-contracting, you must be reasonably assured that your appointments take similar steps.
This is a procurement process, preparatory and background to any local permit process.
HSE have good guidance. See also safety schemes in procurement SSIP for pre-qualification regimes.
Landmark case (e.g.) Associated Octel.
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Thank you Ron, will take a look
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