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Hi all
I have a scenario that goes like this.
If we were to close a factory and store the equipment at another location for a period of say 3months. After that time we then install the equipment in a new location, same company so ownership has not transferred, does the equipment then become "new" if so do the the requirements of puwer then apply or not. I have looked in PUWER 98 and cannot see the answer. Any help appreciated, along with the relevant regulation if possible.
Thanks
Simon
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Surely PUWER applies to all work equipment, all the time, so the change of site is irrelevant.
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Regulation 37 is (was!) about "Transitional provision" which was over on 5th December 2002! After 5th December 2002, ALL work equipment has to comply.
The requirements in regulations 25 to 30 shall not apply to work equipment provided for use in the undertaking or establishment before 5th December 1998 until 5th December 2002.
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The MHSWR risk assessments you should already have for tasks associated with the equipment won't need to change - except for any hazards/controls specific to the 'new location', e.g. access, lighting, power supply isolations, etc.
It's these risk assessments that underpin what you need to do to comply with PUWER - see the draft revised PUWER guidance in the current CD issued by HSE.
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Regulation 6 (1) Where the safety of work equipment depends upon the installation it must be inspected to ensure that it has been installed correctly and is safe to operate:
a) After installation and before being put into service for the first time, or
b) After assembly at a new site or in a new location
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