This section provides information aimed at situations where clients use contractors. It clarifies the general health and safety responsibilities of clients and contractors to protect each other, their workforce and anyone else (e.g. visitors, people living nearby and other members of the public). These responsibilities, if not properly managed, can lead to events that could prove costly to all parties.

Follow the links below to find out more on this topic area:

• What is a contractor/subcontractor?

• What can be done to select competent contractors?

• Who is affected/most at risk?

• What does the law say?

• Good practice

• Procedures

For examples of contractor documents, please see below:

• Proforma letter to contractors

• Example Contractors Handbook

Or for more information, follow the link below to the HSE guidance:

• Use of contractors

Need help with your accreditation?

If you are a contractor looking for help with accreditation - we can guide you throughout the entire process, provide you with all the relevant documentation and ensure you are satisfied every step of the way.

So if you want to take the headache out of it - contact us today 0845 6522049. Or for more information about accreditation and how we can help, simply follow the link below:

• Accreditation

Online assessment

There is also an online risk assessment on this area which you can access by clicking here.