The main duties of the principal contractor are to:
- plan, manage and monitor the construction phase to make sure, so far as is reasonably practicable, it is carried out without risks to health or safety
- ensure adequate welfare facilities for those working on the site
- draw up and implement the site rules as necessary
- draw up and implement the construction phase health and safety plan
- provide a suitable site induction and make sure those working on site have received the training they need to carry out the work safely and without risks to health
- make sure the site is suitably fenced and prevent unauthorised people from entering the site
- ensure co-operation between those working on the site, and that work is co-ordinated in such a way as to prevent danger
- ensure suitable arrangements for effective consultation with the workforce
- ensure the right health and safety information is provided to the right people at the right time
Source HSE
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