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Small Builders
NO JOB IS WORTH RISKING YOUR LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELLBEING
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CONTRACTOR
Self-employed builders, as well as small builders who employ workers, are contractors.
A contractor is anyone who directly employs or engages construction workers or manages construction work. The law requires that a contractor must have the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out work safely and without risk to health.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CONTRACTOR?
Contractors must plan, manage and monitor all work carried out by themselves and their workers, taking into account the risks to anyone who might be affected by it, including members of the public, and the measures needed to protect them.
AS A SELF-EMPLOYED BUILDER YOU ARE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ANY SUB-CONTRACTORS YOU USE ON A JOB WHILE THEY ARE ON YOUR SITE.
HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM THE RISK OF DUST AS A BUSY BUILDER
Under the Construction, Design and Management regulations, a construction phase plan is required for every construction project. This does not need to be complicated. If you are working for a domestic client, you will be in control of the project if you are the only contractor or the principal contractor. You will be responsible for: preparing a plan; organising the work; and working together with others to ensure health and safety.
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2.2 Redgrave Court
Merton Rd
Bootle
L20 7HS
2.2 Redgrave Court
Merton Rd
Bootle
L20 7HS
