8.1.4.3 Outsourcing
The organization shall ensure that outsourced functions and processes are controlled. The organization shall ensure that its outsourcing arrangements are consistent with legal requirements and other requirements and with achieving the intended outcomes of the OH&S management system. The type and degree of control to be applied to these functions and processes shall be defined within the OH&S management system.
NOTE Coordination with external providers can assist an organization to address any impact that outsourcing has on its OH&S performance.