# The extent to which H&S can be delegated
**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/the-extent-to-which-h-s-can-be-delegated/19180
**Category:** General Construction
**Created:** [22 November 2022 18:03 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/the-extent-to-which-h-s-can-be-delegated/19180 "2022-11-22T18:03:08Z")
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### Author:  [@Mass](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Mass)
#### Post date: [22 November 2022 18:03 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/the-extent-to-which-h-s-can-be-delegated/19180/1 "2022-11-22T18:03:08Z")
Hi all,
We are a company providing electrical/mechanical sortation devices (think big parcel sorters). We are entering the market and I want to understand our H&S obligations under UK law. We do not wish to assume the role of a contractor and instead we wish to simply sell our technology. For this reason, we subcontract our installation work of these devices to a number of small partners. Whilst I understand that we cannot absolve ourselves of a duty of care to both our own employees and the contractor, I am trying to understand the delegation of H&S responsibilities in relationships where work is subcontracted.
I understand this may be vague and so any pointers to reading/material would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mass
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Papadakis](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Peter_Papadakis)
#### Post date: [24 November 2022 15:57 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/the-extent-to-which-h-s-can-be-delegated/19180/2 "2022-11-24T15:57:13Z")
I believe you should start from the Health & Safety Executive ([https://www.hse.gov.uk/](https://www.hse.gov.uk/)) who is the regulator.
Other than the above, I think that it would be prudent to engage a company that specialises in this field (H&S advice, supervision) so that they can set up your systems and processes to manage and control HSE within your UK establishment and in relation to your projects/subcontractors.
From a contractual point of view, I am of the opinion that as the main contractor you will always be ultimately responsible for H&S on site, whether you subcontract the work or not.
Good luck!