Every temporary employee has two employers:
- The "Primary Employer" -- generally, the one
who writes their paycheck. Also known as "the employer of record."
- The "Secondary Employer" -- the one who runs
the job site. Also known as the "controlling employer."
The Controlling Employer is generally responsible to:
- Give the employee an Employee Safety Orientation, the same as
would be given to any other employee.
- Ensure the employee is qualified for any and all jobs
- Check to ensure the employee has any specific training or certifications
required, such as operating a rough-terrain forklift, using a powder-actuated
tool.
- Make sure they have and use necessary Personal Protective Equipment.
- Require temporary employees to participate in crew leader -- crew
safety meetings.
- Monitor temporary employees on a random basis to ensure they are
following your safety rules.
- Take -- and document -- immediate action on
any/all safety violations committed by a temporary employee.
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here to read the WISHA Regional Directive
