Principal company
A company that contracts or subcontracts with others the performance of works or services related to its own activity and carried out at its own workplace. It has a reinforced duty to monitor compliance with OHS regulations by contractors and subcontractors.
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General informational content; it does not constitute legal advice. The definitions are based on current Spanish occupational health and safety legislation (Law 31/1995, RD 171/2004 and RD 1627/1997, among others).