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You are the principal contractor. The principal designer has information about hazards in the existing building.

What should happen?

Choose one answer.

A. You liaise with the principal designer and share it
B. You ignore it, as design is not your concern
C. Only the client should see it, and it stays with them
D. You wait for a problem before asking for it

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

A. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must liaise with the principal designer and share relevant pre-construction information.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Hazard information affects how the work is done safely.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Information must reach the people doing the work.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Get the information before work starts.

Explanation

Principal contractors and principal designers must liaise and share pre-construction information.

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HSE: Principal contractors, roles and responsibilities

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