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618 Managing Safety and Health - Construction
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Contractor Non-Compliance

If the contractors, managers, or supervisors find an employee, contractor or subcontractor to be acting or working in a non-compliant manner he/she may have the authority to order immediate correction or cessation of the non-compliant occurrence.

Insist on compliance to prevent accidents like this.

Non-compliance with the Contractor Environmental, Health & Safety Guidelines or regulatory requirements may be grounds for immediate dismissal of the contractor, subcontractor, and their employees. The severity of the infraction and possible dismissal may be at the discretion of the host employer or contractor.

Failure of the contractor to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines of the host employer could result in a notice of non-compliance and written notification to the contractors employer. If the contractor fails to take corrective action, the employer may exercise any or all of the following.

  • remove the contractor or their subcontractors from the project
  • remove the contractor or their subcontractors from the approved bidders list

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-11. What actions may be taken if a contractor is found to be in non-compliance with employer, local, state, or federal requirements and fails to take corrective action?