I see, I get it, so it's purely a method of avoiding employee entitlements under any workplace agreement. I see it as a risk to the "independent contractor" when there is an accident or any liability for that matter, there would be no requirement to keep the contractor safe from impunity.
This of course would be our youngest, least experienced most vulnerable. An operator who supports that practice is in my opinion morally bankrupt, shame on you, may every misfortune in life fall upon you.