What type of duty does the General Contractor owe to workers on the construction site?
It is generally understood that the General Contractor is in the best position to prevent construction site accidents. Therefore, as the professional in charge of the work site, who contracts to oversee the work being done there, the General Contractor has the legal duty to supply all workers with a reasonably safe work environment. When a worker is injured due to the failure of the General Contractor to properly supervise the worksite and correct hazardous conditions, the general contractor may be heldliable.
