15th July 2005, 03:41 PM
There seem to be a lot of threads all covering the same topic here. However, some basic principles:
1. Any client company that commissions work on a site that may be contaminated is responsible for assessing that risk properly and making it safe before sending anyone onto site. They also have to inform any contractors before they go on site.
2. Any contractor company that suspects contamination may be present is responsible for confirming it one way or another before going on site, and putting safe working methods/PPE etc in place. If they know before tender stage, they can build it into their price. If they find out afterwards, they are entitled to charge extra.
3. If the contamination is discovered after arriving on site, the contracting company is responsible for removing their staff until the risk has been assessed. Legally/contractually, any financial risk associated with this would have to be borne by the client.
4. Any member of site staff who suspects contamination may be present is responsible for reporting it. By not doing so, they endanger not only themselves but also their fellow-workers.
5. Anyone (including staff) that does not fulfil those responsibilities may open themselves to prosecution or litigation.
1man1desk
1. Any client company that commissions work on a site that may be contaminated is responsible for assessing that risk properly and making it safe before sending anyone onto site. They also have to inform any contractors before they go on site.
2. Any contractor company that suspects contamination may be present is responsible for confirming it one way or another before going on site, and putting safe working methods/PPE etc in place. If they know before tender stage, they can build it into their price. If they find out afterwards, they are entitled to charge extra.
3. If the contamination is discovered after arriving on site, the contracting company is responsible for removing their staff until the risk has been assessed. Legally/contractually, any financial risk associated with this would have to be borne by the client.
4. Any member of site staff who suspects contamination may be present is responsible for reporting it. By not doing so, they endanger not only themselves but also their fellow-workers.
5. Anyone (including staff) that does not fulfil those responsibilities may open themselves to prosecution or litigation.
1man1desk