Contractor OSH

Introduction

Modern organisations almost always work together with other (partner) organisations in order to achieve their goals. Tasks get subdivided between companies with each company specialising in a particular expertise. All these companies have to cooperate not only effectively but also safely on a common task and often at the same location. In the relevant EU and national legislation companies have a legal obligation to work together effectively with respect to occupational safety and health.

What is a ‘contractor chain’?

It is common for construction work, cleaning, maintenance, waste disposal or catering to be organised into short-term…