Contractor Selection Checklist 1. Health and Safety Performance Yes No Have you checked that the contractor has a current health and safety policy signed by the MD or equivalent? ■ ■ ■ ■ Has the contractor got a formal safety management system? Has the contractor been prosecuted for a health and safety or related offence, or had an improvement or prohibition notice in the last 3 years? Does the contractor have a professionally qualified health and safety adviser? ■ ■ ■ ■ 2. Competence and Capability Does the contractor hold a relevant external industry accreditation for the work you want? Examples: CHAS, SafeContractor, Legionella Control Association. ■ ■ Does the contractor and their employees hold the required training, registration and qualifications for the work? Examples: Gas Safe registration, recognised electrician’s award such as City & Guilds. ■ ■ Does the contractor have written evidence of ongoing training, competence and professional development for staff, including recent relevant health and safety training? ■ ■ 3. Insurance Have you checked the contractor has adequate current insurance cover? ■ Public Liability. ■ Product Liability if the contractor is supplying a product they have designed or manufactured. ■ Employers Liability if the contractor has employees. ■ Professional Indemnity to protect against negligent advice or services. ■ ■ 4. Personal Protective Equipment Has the contractor determined by risk assessment what PPE their workers require? And will the PPE be supplied free of charge and replaced as necessary? ■ ■ 5. Equipment Does the contractor have a system to ensure their equipment is well maintained and safe to use? ■ ■ 6. Sub-Contractor Management If the contractor intends to use sub-contractors, have they checked their competence and capability and ensured they will have the required PPE? Are sub-contractors required to work to equivalent standards? ■ ■ ■ ■ 7. Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) Has the contractor produced a Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) for the work? Check the RAMS is specific to the work and is not a generic template. ■ ■ ■ ■ 8. References Has the contractor provided details of similar works for another client and contact details so you can obtain references? ■ ■ © 2019 Agora Business Publications LLP. The information in this document is for general guidance only and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. The document may need to be tailored to suit individual circumstances and professional advice should be sought before any action is taken, or any decision is made to refrain from action. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Agora Business Publications LLP and our contributors do not accept liability for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising from any action or inaction of the user other than liability limited to the fee paid for the document.
