ABSTRACT
Introduction 155
The contractor’s duties explained 156 Appointing competent and adequately resourced contractors or designers 157 Cooperation with the principal contractor 158 Provision of information to the principal contractor 158 Complying with directions from the principal contractor 159 Complying with relevant rules from the health and safety plan 160 Reporting accidents and incidents to the principal contractor 160 Receiving information prior to starting work 160
Some frequently asked questions 161
As discussed in Chapter 1, the construction industry is both the largest industry in the UK and one of the most dangerous. On average over two people have died every week on construction sites and hundreds have suffered major injuries and ill health over the last few decades. The majority of these people are clearly contractors.
