Posted By J Geoff A Simpson I am assisting my colleague to write a 'knives' policy for use primarily offshore. At present it would appear that there is a process of taking an as supplied knife and then grinding the point off it until a rounded edge is achieved. I believe this is altering the design intent of the equipment and as such if the knife were to shatter having been 'rounded' and if injury or damage were to be sustained then we would be liable -- I'm sure there is a specific piece of legislation which covers this -- can anyone help me out?

Posted By J.Morrison Surely PUWER R4(1), will apply: "Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is so constructed or adapted as to be suitable for the purpose for which it is used or provided."