Posted By Caroline Fuller I am very new to Health & Safety with currently no formal training. We are a old family firm which has recently been taken over by a newer and more modern firm. Therefore we are desparateky trying to update our h&s policies. The one thing that is confusing me at present is the Work Equipment legislation - how far do we need to take it with warehousing and offices?

Posted By Catman Hi Caroline Look at it this way, what injury or loss could occur from each item of work equipment?, A Biro - probably nothing, make sure people dont eat them or stab each other with them therefore no action required other than general workplace controls A Laptop - Injury could occur from the way it is used and through lack of maintenance & inspection, therefore the risk assessment needs to look at this A Forklift - As with the laptop but higher risk again therefore higher priority for risk assessment/controls Decide which category each item fits into and act accordingly. I would also suggest leaning on your new parent company for help & advice as it is to their benefit!! Cheers TW