OSHA multi-employer citation policy; TWI guidance
Contractor & Temporary Worker Safety
What Contractor & Temporary Worker Safety requires
As a host employer you share responsibility for site-specific hazards, orientation, and communication with staffing agencies about who trains on what.
Who must be trained: Employees exposed to this hazard, before the exposure begins.
What must be on file: Contractor safety requirements, Site orientation sign-in records, Staffing agency agreements.
Source: OSHA temporary worker initiative
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- Contractor site orientation
- Hazard communication to non-employees
- Host/staffing responsibilities
Documents you need
- Contractor safety requirements
- Site orientation sign-in records
- Staffing agency agreements
What we track
- Employee name and role
- Course completed and date
- Score and pass/fail
- Certificate on file
- Retraining due date
The inspection moment
"Show me the site orientation record for the contractor on site today."
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OSHA temporary worker initiative on osha.gov
This page was last reviewed on September 4, 2026. Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements. Not legal advice.