Contract Management Basics- Best Practice for Business
Deals with fundamental contract management practices and explains the value of training systems in this context.
Contractor management can be extremely complex. It can involve OHS, workplace practices, contract-related stipulations regarding site workplace practices, site safety, and a range of other issues. Many of these issues relate to statutory requirements related to work being carried out. New enterprise content management systems incorporate training systems specifically for this purpose. Standalone versions of these systems, including online induction training, are also available.
Contract management- Following the letter of the law and protecting employer interests
The contract management process is very much a series of checks and compliance issues. These issues may involve serious liabilities for employers, particularly in the areas of OHS, where basic responsibility for workplace OHS rests with them. Other issues may also involve contract enforcement and ensuring that contractor performance is in accordance with contract stipulations.
There are several areas to be addressed in the process of best practice contract management:
OHS- This area includes a range of statutory obligations and obligations on contractors and sub-contractors as well as employers. Induction training is critically important both as best OHS practice on sites and as part of core OHS management practices. The new training systems provide a good “same page”, easily managed training schematic to ensure that all contractors receive the required level of training and information.
Contract management- The range of issues in contract management is extensive, and includes:
- Contract terms compliance
- Performance and quality of work issues
- Contract milestones
- Reporting
- Disputes
- OHS practices by contractors