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800 Introduction to Construction Safety Management
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Subcontractors

Subcontractors on site should do the following:

  • develop a site-specific safety plan for their work activity
  • identify the hazards of their work, assessed the risks arising from them, and told the head contractor and client about how these risks will be controlled
  • obtain evidence of the training and competence of their subcontractors and employees
  • keep the head contractor informed of any dangerous incident or accident
  • provide the head contractor with the information needed for health and safety management
  • cooperate with the head contractor and other contractors on health and safety matters
  • follow any directions of the client or head contractor so that they can meet their obligations
  • provide information and training to their employees on site

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-11. Basic Construction LLC is a subcontractor on a construction site. As a subcontractor, which action should they take to help ensure a safe worksite?