You’ve recently observed one of your cleaning contractor’s staff totally ignoring your health and safety rules. Is it down to you to ensure that they work safely or is it their employer’s
responsibility?
Published 11.02.2008
Although you’ve always been under the impression that it was up to you to identify safe systems of work, some of your larger clients are insisting that you follow their ways of working instead.
Should you stand your ground or go with the flow?
Published 21.11.2014
You’ve employed a building contractor to do some renovation works in your offices. The contractor says that you won’t even know he’s there and to carry on with your business. You’re sceptical; should
you be?
Published 06.06.2006
Many companies are winning contracts and then employing others to carry out the work without the client knowing. Are there any associated health and safety issues that you need to be aware of?
Published 03.11.2008
On April 6, 2007 the construction regulations will change dramatically. You’ve heard that this will mean anyone employing a construction contractor, even for minor works, will carry new duties. So
how should you prepare?
Published 12.03.2007
You’re planning to appoint a contractor to complete some refurbishment work on your premises. Do you need to make arrangements for this to be closely supervised or can you simply allow them to get on
with the job?
Published 19.05.2017
During recent redecoration work you discovered that your contractors were working from stepladders which were clearly not big enough for the job. It seemed safer to lend them yours. Did you do the
right thing?
Published 16.06.2010
Your premises have their own grounds and you’re looking to appoint specialist contractors to manage them for you. In order to reduce your potential liability, what are the key health and safety
issues to get right before they start?
Published 28.02.2005
You’re convinced that to get through your selection process some contractors are telling you a pack of lies. Are you right to fear the worst? Plus, if they are lying to you, what should you do about
it?
Published 26.09.2014
A colleague employed a maintenance contractor who didn’t think health and safety rules applied to him as his business is very small. What happened, and how can you avoid a similar experience?
Published 11.04.2007