Contractor induction programs often lack the same attention given to employee inductions.
However, contractors frequently represent a much larger percentage of all induction.
The ability to induct contractors in a time efficient manner can also save your
organisation a lot of money. The ability to induct them with an engaging and reliable
induction program that ensures course content is understood is also of great importance
when considering safety.
Let's assume for the moment that you have identified contractor induction as an
area for improvement. Let's also assume that you have convinced key stakeholders
of its importance. The question now is, how do I go about implementing a program
that will achieve my induction goals? There are a number of solutions out there
that will help you achieve these goals. Before you launch into something, or let
yourself be persuaded by a sales pitch, put the system to the test with some tough
questions. Here is a checklist that takes into account some important questions
you should ask if you want a truly effective program.
Will this contractor induction program provide me the ability to:
- Induct contractors prior to site arrival?
- Create a consistent safety message across all divisions and multiple sites?
- Test knowledge accuracy before the course is completed?
- Adapt course content to meet specific site differences?
- Edit content at any time?
- Create new courses quickly - in order to react to changes immediately?
- Monitor and record progress and success rates of each inductee automatically?
- Access reports on course and question success rates?
- Re-induct contractors automatically?
It's a tall order for sure, but the solutions are out there so check them out.
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