Who is responsible for ensuring job site safety?

The contractor holds the primary responsibility for ensuring job site safety. This obligation stems from their role in overseeing the entire project, which includes managing workers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing safety programs. The contractor must create a safe working environment by establishing protocols, providing necessary training, and ensuring that all safety equipment is available and properly used.

While employees also have a responsibility to follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions, they cannot be expected to manage overall safety on the site. Similarly, the insurance company typically plays a role in providing coverage and may offer safety resources, but it does not directly manage safety on-site. The owner’s representative may have some oversight and responsibilities, but the contractor is ultimately accountable for the enforcement of safety standards and practices.