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1.3.8 General Duties of clients towards contractor
Clients should:
(a) co-ordinate or nominate a competent person to co-ordinate all activities relating to safety and health on their construction projects;
(b) inform all contractors on the project of special risks to health and safety of which the clients are or should be aware;
(c) require those submitting tenders to make provision for the cost of safety and health measures during the construction process.
In estimating the periods for completion of work stages and overall completion of the project, clients should take account of safety and health requirements during the construction process.
