4. Other Workers

Every organisation has a responsibility to make sure that all those conducting work on its behalf understand the health and safety rules by which they must abide.

And “everyone” means exactly that – absolutely everyone!

If you take on seasonal workers, use casual labour, employ agency staff and/or use sub-contractors they must also know and understand the health and safety rules. Sub-contractors There is often confusion over what this term means.

So, to make it absolutely clear: a sub-contractor is an individual or company who carries out work in the name of another contractor.

Imagine you run a small building company.

You employ your own bricklayers and carpenters, but do not employ plumbers, electricians or decorators.

You have assessed and approved a local plumbing company...

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An explanation of what responsibilities for health and safety are held by other workers such as subcontractors, freelancers, casuals, temporary staff.

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