Professional Ethics in Construction and Engineering

Appendix H Example of a Health and Safety Contractor’s Handbook

It is a condition of the employment by:

The client wishes to make contractors or sub-contractors, understand and take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with their Health and Safety obligations.

In order to assist contractors and sub-contractors to meet their obligations while working on the Estate, the Client has prepared Health and Safety Rules which are required to be read and complied with.

A failure by any contractor to observe the provisions of rules may be viewed by the client’s Appointed Officer as a potential breach of these rules. As a minimum, in the event of such a failure, the works will be suspended until the outcome of an initial investigation is known and conditions which are safe and without risk to health are provided. Furthermore, a formal written non-compliance will be produced and a copy registered on the contractor’s file for future consideration.

While every effort has been made to cover all important matters, it is not possible to give information covering every possible hazard. Should you wish for any further information or advice please do not hesitate to contact your client Appointed Officer.

No work may take place on the Estate without written authorisation from your client Appointed Officer.

The procedure for obtaining authorisation will be explained during the induction process.

Health and Safety Rules for Contractors

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   The (client organisation) will appoint an ...