Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

IOSH Forums are closing 

The IOSH Forums will close on 5 January 2026 as part of a move to a new, more secure online community platform.

All IOSH members will be invited to join the new platform following the launch of a new member database in the New Year. You can continue to access this website until the closure date. 

For more information, please visit the IOSH website.

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error
Giving away old machinery?
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Previous Topic Next Topic
Admin  
#1 Posted : 02 April 2008 15:22:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By David Whaley Help required. I didn't know where to start looking for the answer to this, and thought someone on this discussion forum may be able to help. If the company gives away an old piece of machinery to an individual, not a company. What duty of care or legal obligation might the company have? Any help with an answer or direction to any legislation would be appreciated. Thanks David
Back to top
Admin  
#2 Posted : 02 April 2008 15:57:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By Kevin Drew David, I would be very cautious with this. I recommend you read the following HSE press release:- http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2003/e03124.htm It's covered by section 6 of the HSWA. I beleive the fact that you are giving it away is immaterial. Statements such as "sold as seen", etc are worthless in this situation. Kevin Drew
Back to top
Admin  
#3 Posted : 02 April 2008 16:21:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By David Whaley Kevin, Thanks for the response. I don't think either of these apply because the equipment will not be used at work. However, we are being cautious. David
Back to top
Admin  
#4 Posted : 02 April 2008 16:48:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By Mitch David, If you are happy that the machine is in a safe enough condition to give away then do so, what's the problem? Sit back and wait! Mitch
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2026, Yet Another Forum.NET