Small Business Checklists - Responsibilities of Temporary Employees

Responsibilities for Temporary Employees

Every temporary employee has two employers:

• The "Primary Employer" -- generally, the one who writes their paycheck. Also known as "the employer of record."
• The "Secondary Employer" -- the one who runs the job site. Also known as the "controlling employer."

The Controlling Employer is generally responsible to:

• Give the employee an Employee Safety Orientation, the same as would be given to any other employee.

• Ensure the employee is qualified for any and all jobs

• Check to ensure the employee has any specific training or certifications required, such as operating a rough-terrain forklift, using a powder-actuated tool.

• Make sure they have and use necessary Personal Protective Equipment.

• Require temporary employees to participate in crew leader -- crew safety meetings.

• Monitor temporary employees on a random basis to ensure they are following your safety rules.

• Take -- and document -- immediate action on any/all safety violations committed by a temporary employee.

Click here to read the WISHA Regional Directive