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the same work area., for example if the contractor is carrying out a machinery maintenance it
would be wise to prohibit other workers or operators do any task with the machinery.

Monitoring and Managing the work

Monitoring is critical in ensuring that contract
terms and conditions are being met in terms
of technical quality as well as health and
safety.
The frequency of monitoring is dependent
upon the hazards and risks associated with
the job. High risk activity may require
frequent monitoring now and then, long
duration low risk work may be subject to
weekly or less frequent checks. Client and Contractor must co-ordinate
each other at workplace
The proposed frequency should be decided
based on what is agreed between the client and contractor initially.

• Regular Checks – ask yourself ‘are the control measures are effective?

• Investigating after things went wrong, e.g. Near misses, accidents, ill health reported. Ask
yourself what went wrong and how it can be prevent from happening again?

Review the Contractor’s Performance, and the Effectiveness of Control

The contractor’s job is complete when the work has been completed according to the plan and
the terms of the contract agreement.

A joint client / contractor review can be effective in reviewing contractor’s performance.

Any issues arising should be recorded. The information may determine the future use of the
contractor or the need for changes to contractor management arrangements.

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