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Naiharn  
#1 Posted : 15 November 2017 13:36:19(UTC)
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Naiharn

Is it a legal requirment to have an equipment register for tools on site in the health and safety file?

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RayRapp  
#2 Posted : 15 November 2017 13:54:38(UTC)
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RayRapp

No, not a legal requirement as far as I'm concerned. It is, however, good practice to keep a documented list of equipment in order to keep track of inspection, testing and maintenance regimes. How you do it and what format is used is entirely up to the you. 

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Hsquared14  
#3 Posted : 15 November 2017 15:08:36(UTC)
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Hsquared14

I agree with Ray on that - if you extend it to a total asset register then your insurance company will fall down and worship the ground you walk on!!  From a business point of view it is pretty well an essential but its not a health and safety issue

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georgiaredmayne  
#4 Posted : 15 November 2017 15:14:08(UTC)
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georgiaredmayne

Unless you are handing over equipment to the client for cleaning or maintaing the structure, after construction works takes place, then no it is not a legal requirement. If you are then you will need to provide information to the Client on the equipment provided.

As mentioned by Ray good practice to understand maintenance, testing and inspection status.

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Brian Campbell  
#5 Posted : 17 November 2017 08:33:46(UTC)
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Brian Campbell

These can be common practice in some industries, Ive seen them used in off-shore rigs.  Where all electrical tools are kept in one place and signed in and out each time, this also means machines have to be checked and tagged fit for purpose by a responsible person before they are signed out again.  Kind of like an in-house hire shop without the cost!!  We keep one ourselves but thats more of an insurance thing for us.
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Naiharn  
#6 Posted : 24 November 2017 08:44:08(UTC)
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Naiharn

Thank you everybody, that has been very helpful.
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Ian Bell2  
#7 Posted : 24 November 2017 09:10:45(UTC)
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Ian Bell2
'Tagging out' and control of tools and equipment + consumable items is a standard safety procedure in some industries where the loss of tool etc may lead to the jamming/fouling of controls or mechanical damage e.g. in aircraft maintenance.
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