Controlling the Contractor

An overview of Common Law and the duty of care The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Legislation including the Construction Safety Regulations and other Acts and Regulations, where they apply to the employment of contractors, sub-contractors and the self employed. CDM Regulations The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations Local Codes of Practice in the employment of contractors RIDDOR (The Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) and the First Aid accident reporting book. Risk Assessments of high risk areas Assessing Contractors Safety Documentation Approved Codes of Practices, records and Permits to Work. The use of Personal Protective Equipment Supervising a contractor on site Assessing a contractors competence.