A construction site file that keeps up with the work.

The client must apply for a construction work permit at least 30 days before work starts if the work will last more than 180 days, involve more than 1800 person days, or the contract is worth R13 million or more (or CIDB grade 6). The site number must be displayed at the main entrance.

CR 3(1), 3(4)

For other work, the contractor must notify the provincial director at least 7 days before starting if the work includes excavation, working at height where there is a risk of falling, demolition, or explosives.

CR 4(1)

The principal contractor must have a site specific health and safety plan, and open and keep a health and safety file on site, available to an inspector, the client and contractors on request.

CR 7(1)(a), (b)

The principal contractor must appoint, in writing, a full time competent construction manager for each site.

CR 8(1)

Risk assessments must be done by a competent person appointed in writing, before work starts and while it continues.

CR 9(1)

A competent person must be designated to prepare a fall protection plan, and the plan must be implemented and kept up to date.

CR 10(1)

Excavation work must be supervised by a competent person appointed in writing.

CR 13(1)

Scaffolding work must be supervised by a competent person appointed in writing, who makes sure erectors, team leaders and inspectors are competent.

CR 16(1)

You can be held responsible for a contractor’s breaches of the Act, unless you and the contractor have agreed in writing on the arrangements and procedures that make sure they comply.

OHS Act s37(1), (2)