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A large housing site has a principal contractor and many subcontractors.

Who must make sure welfare facilities are in place for the whole job?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The principal contractor
  2. B. Each worker, by bringing their own
  3. C. The local council
  4. D. Nobody until the site has more than 50 workers
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says principal contractors must make sure welfare is provided from the start of the project until it finishes.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare must be provided for workers, not by them.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The council doesn't provide welfare on construction sites.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Everyone on site needs welfare facilities, however many people are working.

Explanation

Everyone on site must have access to toilets, washing, changing, eating and rest facilities. The principal contractor makes sure they are there for the whole job.

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