Subcontractors are a central part of any supply chain. While they are vital for success they are also a significant source of operational risks for hiring companies. 

In our recent blog series on subcontractor risk, we’ve reviewed:

• Key terms, responsibilities, and challenges associated with subcontracting
• Hidden risks inherent in the subcontractor relationship
• Best practices for managing contractor risk

In this final blog, we’ll share other tools and resources for further information and research on subcontractor risk management.

Industry Resources

• HSE– Managing Contractors Guidance – UK Health & Safety Executive guidance on selecting, assessing and supervising contractors and subcontractors to manage health & safety risks on worksites.
• HSE –Using Contractors (INDG368) – Core HSE brief guide for employers on how to manage contractor relationships under UK health & safety law, including risk assessment and supervision.
• HSE– Contractors & Subcontractors Factsheet – Practical overview of duties when working with contractors and subcontractors, including providing site info and monitoring competence.
• UK CDM 2015– Contractors & Principal Contractor Roles – HSE page explaining duties and responsibilities of contractors and principal contractors under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• EU-OSHA– Guide to Directive 92/57/EEC (Construction Sites Directive) – Non-binding EU guide explaining minimum safety & health requirements at construction sites and responsibilities of all employers working on site.
• FIEC– European Construction Industry Federation – Europe-wide industry federation representing construction companies across member states; publishes position papers and industry insights including on subcontracting practices.
• HSA– Contractors (Ireland) – Irish Health and Safety Authority guidance defining contractor and subcontractor duties and cooperation obligations under national law.

More From Avetta

• ‍9 Ways to Manage Hidden Subcontractor Risk: This Avetta blog provides additional recommendations on how to manage subcontractor risk within the supply chain.‍
• Avetta Insights for Subcontractors: Busting the Myths: Created with data from Avetta’s own network of 130,000+ contractors and subs, this Avetta Insights Report examines common myths associated with subcontractors along with the realities seen in the real world.‍
• Avetta’s Subcontractor Risk Management Solution: Learn how Avetta’s comprehensive contractor risk management solution uniquely extends visibility and compliance down to subcontractors for streamlined risk management.‍
• Subcontractor Management for Primes in Avetta’s Platform: This Help article explains Avetta’s Subcontractor Management feature and how to use it, specifically for primes.
• ‍Best Practices for Managing Subcontractors: This Avetta whitepaper provides a guide for organizations to navigate the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with each subcontractor profile. Gain insight into common subcontractor risk factors, workplace safety, legal and regulatory violations, the digital security of supply chains, knowledge-building exercises to build resilience, and best practices for supply chain governance.