In the  image, the contractor is cutting metal with a powered saw while producing heavy sparks and dust, yet he still lacks the required PPE—no face shield, no hearing protection, and no respiratory protection. He is working inches away from another subcontractor who also has inadequate PPE and is standing directly in the spark path. Despite the large “SAFETY FIRST – HOST EMPLOYER” sign behind them, neither worker is following the host employer’s safety rules or safe work procedures. This disconnect shows a failure to integrate external workers into the site’s safety expectations. Contractors and subcontractors must be […]