September 27, 2002—The UKs Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched new guidance to help clients and contractors work together to meet their health and safety responsibilities.
Use of contractors—a joint responsibility has been published because clients and contractors are not always clear about who is responsible for health and safety, said the HSE. Under law both parties are accountable.
The new leaflet sets out general guidance on how to comply with H&S regulations, covering how to identify a job, select a suitable contractor and sub-contractor, assess the risks of the work, provide information, instruct and train, co-operate and co-ordinate, consult the workforce and management and supervise. It also provides case studies illustrating examples of various problematic situations.
To order a copy, contact HSE.
—Jessica Jarlvi
Reprinted with permission; copyright 2002 i-FM
