Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

Who is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace for leased or temporary workers?

1. Only the staffing agency

2. The host employer

3. Contractors only

4. The workers themselves

The correct answer is: The host employer

The responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace for leased or temporary workers primarily falls on the host employer. This is because the host employer controls the work environment and is tasked with implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. While staffing agencies play a role in the employment and provision of workers, they do not have the same level of oversight over the work conditions as the host employer does. Contractors may also share some responsibilities, particularly if they are overseeing specific projects or tasks, but ultimately, the host employer holds the primary responsibility for the safety of all workers on-site, including temporary and leased employees. This includes ensuring that adequate training, protective equipment, and a hazard-free environment are maintained. It is also important to recognize that while workers themselves have a duty to adhere to safety practices and report unsafe conditions, the overarching accountability for workplace safety lies with the host employer.