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Does REG 4 actually state that an employer has to supply tools to direct labour i.e drills,grinders etc ?
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Grohl, reg 4 relates to suitability of equipment used, for purpose and location.
You'll have to rephrase your query for us to understand your concern.
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John
Reg 4 states that equipment has to be suitable - it does not say who purchased it. There are some trade where it is well know that the people will build up their own tool kits, motor repair is a case in fact. The employer is still responsible to ensure that these tools are suitable and I don't know what the legal implication would be if an employee refused to purchase a tool. There is an obvious exception to this where the equipment is PPE where the regs say the employer must supply.
Hope that makes sense.
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Brian, yes it does thanks.
Employees having own tools isn't a situation I have come across at my engineering customers, yet, so I'll be interested to see responses here and know how some employers have dealt with unsuitable tools.
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Worker's own tools become even more problematic when the employer has to manage HAVS.
Regarding hand-tools, tool box inspection by the employer (supervisor) is a common practice, ensuring that worn, inappropriate or unsuitably modified equipment isn't used.
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