{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(FS320011) (Published November 2024 replacing June 2020).\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you are involved with a Scout property it is likely that from time to time, somebody will need to undertake checks, make repairs or improvements to the building or property.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you are a Trustee (Group / District / County / Area / Region) that has the responsibility for a property then you will also have a duty of care for anybody, volunteer or contractor, who undertakes work on the property or building.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe term Contractor is likely to include: (Principal) Contractors; Sub-contractors; Service providers; Self-employed staff and Consultants.\u00A0\u00A0In summary, it applies to anyone or company who are carrying out work or providing a service on your premises who aren\u2019t an employee, volunteer or visitor.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESharing good practice\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENationally, Scouts\u2019 UK headquarters operates across a number of sites and uses a\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECode of Practice for Contractors\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E, which contains information concerning working practices and requirements expected of all contractors when they are working on Headquarters premises. 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