Your company is expanding and is in the process of building a new plant in the M

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Your company is expanding and is in the process of building a new plant in the Midwest. Albert & Sons Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the project and they have subcontracted with 14 contractors to execute construction of the plant. Subcontracted work includes such areas as plumbing, electrical, concrete, fire system, security system and landscaping. OSHA has visited the construction site and found that an electrical worker running wiring was working in an area that required the use of fall protection, but was not wearing a harness and was not tied off in any fashion. Who is responsible for the violation? Describe your response in the context of whether your company maintains a hands-on or hands-off approach to contractor management.

Explanation / Answer

Execution agency: Any physical or legal person, having contractual obligation with the owner, and who employs one or more workers on a construction site.

GENERAL DUTIES OF EXECUTION AGENCIES:

(a) dangers, liable to arise at the workplace, are prevented;
(b) excessively or unnecessarily strenuous work positions and movements are avoided;
(c) organisation of work takes into account the safety and health of workers;
(d) materials and products used are suitable from a safety and health point of view;
(e) working methods are adopted to safeguard workers against the harmful effects of chemical, physical and biological agents.

Therefore, Execution agency is responsible for the violation.

Now as an owner our responsibility include:

Hence as an owner we'll maintain a hands-on approach with contractor management.

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