Understanding Contractor Risk Management
Contractor Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with an organisation’s use of contractors. It is pertinent for larger organisations to ensure they have robust systems and processes in place to address contractor risk as their operations often rely heavily on contractors for the delivery
Understanding the Cm3 Assessment Process
Cm3 is the Contractor Management and Prequalification partner of hundreds of organisations, and central to the ecosystem is Cm3’s Assessment Process. These assessments are designed to demonstrate to clients that a contractor has sufficient Work, Health and Safety (WHS) capability to carry out the client’s scope of work safely. The
The Importance of Fatigue Management in Transport & Logistics
Fatigue management is a critical component of safety in the Transportation & Logistics industry. It has been found that driving while sleepy carries a similar level of danger to speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol. When a driver is tired or fatigued, they have an increased chance of
New Risk Review for Operators of Drones & Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
If your business engages contractors that operate drones or other Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for commercial purposes, Cm3 can help you meet your obligations for their safe use. There are important rules applied to the use of drones and RPAS, and penalties for breaking them. These include fines, restrictions
Risks Involved in Excavation Works
Do you, or your contractors undertake excavation works on your site? Excavation work includes the removal of soil or rock from a site to form an open face, hole, or cavity. This includes trenches, shafts, and tunnels. It is important that an employer or PCBU understands the various risks that
The Importance of Site Inductions
Inductions play a key role in ensuring that their employees, contractors, and site visitors are aware of, acknowledge, and understand key information related to an organisation’s operations and environment. Every time you attend a location there will be changes. Even small or subtle ones can alter conditions. Different types
Cm3 Welcomes Knight Frank Australia
Knight Frank Australia, the domestic division of the world’s largest privately-owned property consultancy, have partnered with Cm3 as their online contractor management system of choice. Across their portfolio of over 2,500 assets, the company manages over 10 million square metres of property and employs a significant number of contractors for
What is Contractor Management?
What is a Principal Contractor?
A Principal Contractor of a construction project is defined by Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation. By default, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) that commissions a construction project is the Principal Contractor. However, they may appoint another PCBU as a principal contractor at different stages of the









