Running it through a visitor management system means the induction happens at sign-in rather than on paper, and the record sits alongside the visitor log. Contractors who completed it recently can be waved through; those who have not are blocked until they do.
Common on construction, manufacturing and healthcare sites, and increasingly expected in offices where contractors work outside normal hours.
Common questions
What does Contractor Induction mean in simple terms?+
A contractor induction is the safety briefing and acknowledgement a contractor completes before starting work. It typically covers site hazards, emergency procedures, permits and any site-specific rules, and ends with a recorded acknowledgement.
How does Contractor Induction work in practice?+
Running it through a visitor management system means the induction happens at sign-in rather than on paper, and the record sits alongside the visitor log. Contractors who completed it recently can be waved through; those who have not are blocked until they do.
What are the rules around Contractor Induction?+
Common on construction, manufacturing and healthcare sites, and increasingly expected in offices where contractors work outside normal hours.