Posted By Matt We are wishing to send employees to an engineering company to demonstrate and train their employees on our practices. How far do our duties go to ensure the safety of our employees on someone else's property, particularly if using their machinery? What if the engineering company refuses us entry to undertake a risk assessment or general walk round?

Posted By David J Bristow Matt I would agree with Andy in that the engineering company must be willing to cooperate with your request for information prior to you undertaking training at their premises. It is your duty to ensure a safe working place for your employees and it is the engineering companies duty to ensure that your employees come to no harm whilst on thier premisis. In addition to risk assessments that you have to undertake I would also check that the company has,(and dont take for granted) public liability cover that has accident cover for non employees (e.g. your employees). So that in the event of an accident to one of your employees because of their negligence your employee would make a claim against them on their public liability policy. Hope this helps Regards David B