Working With Other Businesses

Your business or legal entity is a PCBU (Person Conducting Business or Undertaking) and where there are overlapping H&S duties, a PCBU has a duty to consult, cooperate and monitor other PCBU activities to ensure that health and safety is effectively managed. The 2015 Act defines contractors, sub-contractors and other businesses you deal with as “PCBUs”.

This course will help you understand the key components of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and how they relate to contractor management. It covers how you manage the required duties and understand any overlaps. The 2015 Act defines contractors, sub-contractors, and other businesses you deal with as “PCBUs”. Your business or legal entity is a PCBU (Person Conducting Business or Undertaking) and where there are overlapping H&S duties, a PCBU has a duty to consult, cooperate and monitor other PCBU activities to ensure that health and safety is effectively managed.

Key audience:

This course is suitable for people who have the health and safety responsibility at their organisation and manage contractors. It would also be helpful for owners and managers/leaders who would like to understand the duties.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the key components of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and how they relate to contractor management.

• Outline the considerations in procuring, selecting, engaging, and managing contractors.

• Conduct Health & Safety performance assessments on contractors.

• Prepare/audit contractor Health & Safety documentation.

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