SafetyQuestion 391 of 1605
A general contractor on a multi-employer construction site is generally responsible for:
a.Only the safety of its own direct employees and nothing else
b.Nothing, since each subcontractor is solely responsible for all site conditions
c.Only safety hazards discovered after the project is complete
d.Coordinating site safety and addressing hazards it creates or controls, even where subcontractors' employees are exposed
Explanation
Under Cal/OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, a controlling employer such as a general contractor can be cited for hazards it creates, controls, or has the authority to correct, even when the exposed workers are employed by subcontractors.
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