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800 Introduction to Construction Safety Management
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800 Introduction to Construction Safety Management

Working with Contractors

Introduction

Construction contractors are responsible for ensuring that all work under contract meets or exceeds the OSHA standards in addition to complying with the company's safety and health standards. The contractor is responsible for ensuring safe work performance of employees and subcontractors.

two men one contractor one construction worker outside walking through dirt with a building and crane behind them.
Contractors are responsible for making sure that all work under contract either meets or exceeds OSHA standards.

Construction contractors provide a variety of construction services, including:

  • building construction and maintenance activities
  • utilities and infrastructure construction
  • grounds maintenance
  • training and consultation
  • installation, testing, calibration, repair, and maintenance of equipment and instruments

All of these work activities must be performed safely and in accordance with the applicable safety codes, standards and regulations.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-1. Construction contractors are responsible for ensuring that all work under contract meets or exceeds the OSHA standards in addition to complying with _____.

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