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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
- OSHA Multi-Employer Citation Policy: This Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) directive provides guidelines on how OSHA enforces penalties in situations involving multiple employers on a single worksite (such as prime and subcontractors on one site).
- ASSP: Managing Safety on Multiemployer Work Sites: This article from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) discusses best practices for managing worksite safety when multiple working entities are present, like primes and subcontractors.
- ASSP: Understanding the Contractor Management Paradox: Another article from ASSP reviews the challenges of contractor management and provides comprehensive best practices for hiring companies to ensure safety and compliance.
- AGC: Preventing and Managing the Risk of a Subcontractor Default: “This comprehensive checklist is designed to enhance your risk management strategy, covering key areas such as prequalifying subcontractors, using contracts to manage and reduce risks, and monitoring contract performance to mitigate defaults. It offers practical tips and actionable insights and was written by AGC’s Risk Management and Specialty Contractors Committees.”
- American Subcontractors Association (ASA): ASA provides a variety of resources focused on subcontractor risk management. They offer best practices, educational materials, and guidelines designed to help subcontractors and general contractors manage risks effectively.
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.
Subcontractor Management
Scott is a supply chain risk management professional with 14 years of experience working in compliance and contractor management. In his current role as Director of Global Subcontractor Management at Avetta, Scott has collaborated with major clients on international deployment projects to minimize risk and costs, and improve overall business performance.