Posted By Laurie Can't help with the move, but just a reminder that when the items are installed in the new location they are regarded as new, and must comply in all respects with all current legislation from Day 1, although I'm not sure if this means they should be CE marked! Laurie

Posted By Heather Aston Dave We did almost exactly the same thing in 2000. I still have some of the documentation left and will send direct. Points to note: 1. Split task down - as you have - into disconnection/decommisioning of equipment at old site, loading, transport, unloading, installation/commissioning at new site. 2. I strongly recommend using a specialist to load/transport/unload - work with them to produce method statements/risk assessments. Be very clear where the demarcation between their task and yours is. Check their insurance cover is sufficient for dropping your most expensive piece of plant off a bridge into a river (no, this didn't happen to us!) 3. Have a written "tick box" checklist for disconnection/reconnection to ensure everything is covered. I remember once a contractor trying to move a machine that was still bolted to the floor - didn't do their crane any favours trying to lift the whole building (the crane lost). Dont forget things like asbestos, weight limits of floors, draining and disposal of fluids, etc. 4. If your old building will have people in it after (even if only demolishing) be sure all fixings are removed from the floor. We had several "tripped over sticking out bolt" accidents during and after the move. 5. Do take the opportunity to upgrade machinery when you move it if you can. HSE will NOT expect it to all be state of the art instantly on moving, but they will expect to see reasonable improvements made. Don't worry about CE marking - it doesn't apply here. 6. Have a final sign-off system which requires you to personally sign off each piece of plant before it goes back into production. I spent quite a few Sunday evenings in our new plant doing this before Monday start-ups but it was worth it. 7. Bear in mind that this may well be a notifiable project under CDM - we decided the fit-out of our new factory was. Good luck! Heather