The relationship between constructor/contractor and owner is rather complex. On
construction projects, it is important to clearly define who is the
contractor/constructor and who is the owner. The constructor/contractor is
responsible for safety on the construction site.
In addition, contractors/constructors are given the specific responsibility to
ensure that:
| • | the measures and procedures in the act
and regulations are carried out on any project that they undertake
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| • | every employer and worker on the
project complies with the act and regulations
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| • | all reasonable precautions are taken to
protect the health and safety of workers on the project, or at or near the
workplace
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| • | ensuring that workplace facilities are
provided and maintained in compliance with the Act and regulations
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| • | ensuring that the workplace complies
with the regulations
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| • | ensuring that no workplace is
constructed, developed, reconstructed or altered, except in compliance with
the act and regulations
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| • | providing workplace drawings, plans or
specifications to a director of the Ministry of Labour, where required
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| • | complying with the act and regulations
regarding designated substances
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| • | informing any employers who occupy
their land or premises of any necessary health or safety information
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