Posted By Paul Howe Our company is soon to be closing down and as a result there are a lot of items that might be available for employees to either purchase or have at no charge. Some items could be electrical, such as computers etc. As there are many shops selling second hand equipment these days, I assume there are ways that this is feasible, but I am uncertain whether there has to be specific documentation. Can anyone tell me if there are any safety implications with this arrangement.

Posted By lawrence baldwin Paul Selling or giving away second hand equipment as a company, makes you the "ostensible" supplier which means the goods must be satisfactory for the purpose for which they were intended. (Consumer Rights Act) "Sold as seen" does not work any more and refers to when goods had to be of merchantable quality which is now not the case.(Sale of Goods Act) Therefore electrical equipment may need certifiying as to its condition prior to sale as would any other piece of equipment that may require its condition to be guaranteed. I believe the safe option is "Sold as Scrap" It would be sound advice to speak to trading standards, your insurers and your legal dept. Regards Lawrence