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Chapter Summary 1. Retaining subcontractors can be useful when an organization does not have readily available the services a subcontractor provides at a competitive cost. 2. Retaining subcontractors can transfer risks from an outdoor program to a subcontractor. 3. Subcontractors may not have adequate risk management systems, but this might not be evident without conducting a thorough examination. 4. Such an examination should provide written responses and documents providing clear evidence of satisfactory risk management. 5. Examination topic areas include authorizations, certifications, accreditation, past experience, safety record, safety review findings, emergency plans, equipment, staff, transportation systems, sub-subcontractors, and insurance. 6. A variety of techniques such as standardized questionnaires and on-site document review can ease concerns regarding divulging confidential information. 7. On-site inspections of built structures and other items may be part of the examination. 8. Release of liability, indemnification, and other risk transfer instruments should meet organization requirements. 9. Contractor suitability should be assessed before, during and after contractor use. Chapter 10: Subcontractors 99