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Contractor Safety Declaration

The contractor safety declaration is a signed undertaking by a contractor or vendor before its workers start at your premises. It commits the contractor to follow site safety rules, deploy trained and fit workers with PPE, take work permits, maintain insurance and statutory coverage, and report incidents immediately.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CONTRACTOR SAFETY DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Work Order / PO No.:
[Reference Number]

Contractor Details

Contractor / Firm Name
Address
GSTIN
Contract labour licence no. (if applicable)
ESI code / PF code
Contact person and mobile
Contractor safety supervisor name

Scope of Work

Description of work
Location within premises
Start date and expected end date
Maximum number of workers
Hazardous activities involved (hot work / height / electrical / confined space / chemicals / lifting)

Undertaking

We, [Contractor Name], engaged by [Company Name] for the above work at [Work Location], undertake as follows:

  1. We have received and understood the site safety rules and will ensure every worker attends site induction before starting work.
  2. We will deploy only workers who are competent, medically fit and above the legal minimum age, including licensed electricians, welders and operators where required.
  3. We will provide each worker with suitable PPE free of cost and ensure it is worn at all times.
  4. We will obtain work permits from [Company Name] before any hot work, work at height, confined-space entry, electrical isolation or excavation.
  5. We will use only tested and safe tools, ladders, scaffolds and lifting equipment, with test certificates available on request.
  6. We will maintain ESI / PF coverage or valid employee compensation insurance for all deployed workers, and share proof of payment on request.
  7. We will keep our work area tidy, remove waste daily and not store flammable materials without permission.
  8. We will report every incident, injury or near-miss to [Company Name] immediately.
  9. We accept that [Company Name] may stop work or remove any worker from site for safety violations.
  10. We will comply with all applicable laws, and this undertaking is in addition to the terms of the main contract.

Documents Submitted

  • List of workers with ID proof (masked Aadhaar / other ID)
  • ESI / PF registration and latest challan
  • Insurance policy copy
  • Licences of specialised workers
  • Equipment test certificates
  • Method statement / risk assessment for the job
For [Contractor Name]
[Name of Authorised Person]
[Designation]
Seal and Signature
Date: [Date]
Accepted for [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Contractor and scope-of-work details
  • Numbered undertakings on rules, PPE, permits and supervision
  • Worker competence and fitness, including licensed electricians and operators
  • Insurance and ESI / PF coverage for deployed workers
  • Incident reporting and stop-work authority
  • Consequences of breach, including removal from site
  • Reference to the main contract

When to use it

  • Before civil, electrical, painting or fabrication contractors begin work
  • Onboarding housekeeping, security or canteen vendors
  • Annual renewal for long-term facility management contracts
  • Before short jobs such as AC servicing, roof repair or tank cleaning

How to customise this template

  1. 1Attach your site safety rules booklet as an annexure
  2. 2List the permits required for this scope (hot work, height, confined space, electrical)
  3. 3Specify insurance types and minimum cover as per your contract
  4. 4Require a named contractor safety supervisor for larger jobs
  5. 5Align the penalty and termination clause with the main contract

HR tips

  • Give site induction to every contractor worker before work starts
  • Check licences of electricians and crane operators physically
  • Verify ESI/PF challans of the contractor periodically
  • Stop work immediately on serious violations; do not wait for the end of day

Principal employers have responsibilities for contract workers under the OSH Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and related rules (in force from 21 November 2025, with rules being notified); review this declaration alongside the main contract with a legal adviser.

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Frequently asked questions

Why should a contractor sign a safety declaration?+

It documents that the contractor understands and accepts your safety rules and obligations before work starts, which helps prevent incidents and clarifies responsibility.

Is the principal employer responsible for contractor worker safety?+

The principal employer has important duties for safety and welfare of contract workers on its premises, alongside the contractor. Check current law for the exact scope.

Does this replace the contractor agreement?+

No. It supplements the main contract or work order, which should contain commercial terms, indemnity and termination provisions.