04 / Dealing With Risk

Interfacing with Site Contractors

At times, you may be required to work in areas where other contractors are working.

Where this is the case, it may be that different hazards are introduced as a result of different activities taking place in close proximity. As well as using dynamic risk assessment, risks associated with working alongside other contractors can be reduced by working closely with the other contractors to understand what they are doing and how the risks associated with their activities may affect you – as well as how risks associated with what you are doing may impact them. When doing this, you should: