Health and Safety and Subcontractors

[garryn 10]

I know that if for example you have someone work on your house, you have a responsibility for their work standards as regards H&S.

 

We've got a company near us, employing a subcontracting firm to carry out work near a public area. The company is saying that they have no responsibility as regards the working practices of the subby firm, in respect to H&S.

 

Can anyone point me to the relevant legislation to contradict their viewpoint?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Grandad.Malky 11]

This site may be helpful; it looks like a client ( the main employer) can’t just wash their hands of safety issues.

 

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1074453221