Am I responsible for contractors working on my premises?

The following article draws on information from the www.hse.gov.uk website. It is to provide general guidance. You should seek professional advice for specific situations.

Yes, if you engage a contractor to carry out work for you in your premises, you have a duty to check that they are competent, provide them with the information they need to do their work safely, and ensure that they do not create health & safety risks to themselves of anyone else.

A good start is giving them a copy of your Health and Safety policy, and asking them to sign to say they have read and understood it.