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Contractor Management & RAMS Review
Midlands Compliance Services helps SMEs put practical contractor controls in place, including contractor approval, RAMS review and checks that the agreed arrangements are actually being followed on site.
The aim is to give you a clear, proportionate process for managing contractors without creating unnecessary paperwork or relying on documents that nobody has properly reviewed.
What contractor management support can include
The level of support can be tailored to the work and level of risk, from a simple contractor approval process through to more detailed review and oversight for higher-risk activities.
Support can include
Contractor pre-qualification and approval
Review of RAMS before work starts
Checking competence, insurance and relevant documentation
Site induction and permit-to-work arrangements
Monitoring contractor activity on site
Recording actions and following up issues
Reviewing contractor performance after completion
The focus is on making sure the controls are suitable for the work being carried out and that important risks are not lost in paperwork.
If you also need support with contractor pre-qualification, MCS can help with CHAS applications, renewals and supporting evidence.
Why RAMS reviews matter
RAMS should do more than exist on file. They need to reflect the actual work, identify the significant hazards and set out controls that are realistic for the site and task.
A useful RAMS review should check
Whether the method matches the work being carried out
Whether significant hazards have been identified
Whether the proposed controls are suitable
Whether responsibilities are clear
Whether site-specific risks have been considered
Whether permits, isolations or specialist controls are needed
Where documents are weak or generic, MCS can help identify the gaps and explain what needs to be improved before work starts.
How contractor management support works
1 — Understand the work
We start by understanding the contractor activity, the site, the level of risk and what controls or approval processes are already in place.
2 — Check the contractor information
Relevant documentation is reviewed, including competence, insurance, RAMS and any other information needed for the work.
3 — Confirm suitable controls
Any gaps are identified and the required site controls, permits, inductions or other arrangements are agreed before work starts.
4 — Follow up in practice
Where needed, MCS can support site checks, action tracking and contractor review to make sure the agreed controls are actually being followed.
Contractor management support in Burton-on-Trent and Derby
MCS provides contractor management and RAMS review support for SMEs across Burton-on-Trent, Derby and surrounding areas, with wider support available across the Midlands.
Areas currently covered
Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Swadlincote, Lichfield, Uttoxeter, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and surrounding areas.
Contractor management FAQs
Do contractors need to provide RAMS?
For many higher-risk activities, suitable risk assessments and method statements are an important part of demonstrating how the work will be carried out safely. The level of detail should be proportionate to the work and risks involved.
Who should review contractor RAMS?
The person reviewing them should understand the work, the site and the significant risks well enough to judge whether the proposed controls are suitable. MCS can provide independent support where that competence or capacity is not available in-house.
Can you help us set up a contractor approval process?
Yes. MCS can help create a practical approval process covering competence, insurance, RAMS, inductions, permits and follow-up checks.
Can you carry out site checks while contractors are working?
Yes. Where appropriate, MCS can carry out site checks to confirm that the agreed controls are being followed and that any issues are addressed promptly.
Need help managing contractors?
If you need help reviewing RAMS, setting up a contractor approval process or improving contractor controls on site, MCS can provide practical support.