Management of Contractors and Permit to Work Awareness

For managers, supervisors, and personnel responsible for overseeing contractors and safe systems of work
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Course Overview

Duration: 1 Day
Delivery method: In-house | Open course | Virtual

The Management of Contractors and Permit to Work Awareness course provides practical process risk training to help organisations manage contractor activities safely and effectively within high-hazard environments. It focuses on the risks associated with contractor work and the importance of robust permit to work systems in controlling hazardous activities.

The course builds understanding of how contractor management and permit to work systems work together to reduce risk, ensure clear responsibilities, and maintain safe operations. It supports organisations in strengthening oversight, improving communication, and ensuring that work carried out by contractors is properly planned, controlled, and monitored.

Key Benefits for your Organisation

  • Improve the safe management and oversight of contractor activities
  • Reduce the risk of incidents involving contractors and third parties
  • Strengthen permit to work awareness across supervisory and management roles
  • Improve communication and coordination between contractors and site teams
  • Support compliance with regulatory expectations and internal procedures

Course details

Learning outcomes
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By completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles of effective contractor management
  • Recognise the risks associated with contractor activities in high-hazard environments
  • Understand the purpose and operation of permit to work systems
  • Identify roles and responsibilities for managing contractors and permits
  • Recognise the importance of communication, coordination, and supervision
  • Apply practical approaches to improving contractor control and permit awareness

This course is designed for individuals responsible for managing or overseeing contractor activities, including:

  • Managers and supervisors responsible for contractor control
  • Personnel involved in planning or coordinating work activities
  • Operations and maintenance staff working alongside contractors
  • Safety, health, and environmental professionals

It is particularly relevant for organisations operating in high-hazard and regulated industries.

The course is delivered using a practical and structured approach to help participants understand and apply contractor management and permit to work principles.

Delivery includes:

  • A one-day structured training programme combining theory and practical examples
  • Case studies and interactive discussions based on real-world contractor scenarios
  • Practical exercises to support understanding of roles, responsibilities, and controls
  • Guidance on improving contractor management and permit to work awareness within organisations

Open course: £325 per delegate

In-house delivery: from £1645

All prices exclude VAT. Final cost will depend on delivery format, location, and group size. Contact us for more information.

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