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If a contractor or contracted farm labourer works on my farm, do I have any special responsibilities?

April 26, 2017contracted contractor farm labourer responsibilities special

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If a contractor or contracted farm labourer works on my farm, do I have any special responsibilities?

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To be sure that each contractor working for you is covered by WorkSafeBC, you should request a “clearance letter.” When the contractor provides you with a WorkSafeBC account number, you can get the clearance letter from WorkSafeBC’s website. A farm labour contractor must also be licensed to operate in BC. The contractor is responsible for getting this license from the BC Ministry of Labour. The license is for a specific number of workers, and lasts for one to three years. You should make sure that the contractor has a valid Farm Labour Contractor License, and that it is for the correct number of workers. You are providing a safe and healthy workplace to everyone who works on your property, whether they’re directly on your payroll or not. Be sure that everyone has been warned of any special hazards on your farm.