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\"GreenTech Solutions,\" a multinational renewable energy company, is implementing ISO 45001:2018 across its global operations. As the lead implementer, you\'re tasked with advising the procurement department on integrating OH&S requirements into their contractor management process. GreenTech frequently hires contractors for high-risk activities such as wind turbine maintenance, solar panel installation, and handling hazardous materials. Historically, contractor-related incidents have been a significant concern. The procurement team primarily focuses on cost and service delivery, with limited consideration for OH&S beyond basic contractual clauses and insurance requirements. Recent internal audits have highlighted this as a major non-conformity. You need to guide them in establishing a robust system that aligns with ISO 45001:2018. Which of the following approaches best reflects the comprehensive requirements of ISO 45001:2018 for managing OH&S risks associated with contractors, ensuring both legal compliance and a proactive safety culture?
Establish a process to define OH&S criteria for contractor selection and evaluation, ensuring contractors and their workers are aware of hazards and risks, competent to perform their work safely, and actively monitored for compliance with GreenTech's OH&S requirements.
Include standard OH&S clauses in all contractor agreements, requiring contractors to maintain adequate insurance coverage and indemnify GreenTech against any work-related injuries or illnesses.
Implement a pre-qualification system for contractors, focusing primarily on their past safety records and certifications, without ongoing monitoring of their performance during project execution.
Conduct a one-time hazard assessment at the project site before contractor work begins, communicating the findings to the contractor's management team without involving the contractor's workers in the risk assessment process.

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