Posted By Stephen Evans I've been tasked to look into the H&S liabilities around giving away our used computer equipment. The PC's will be cleared so no software copyright issues, the power cables will be brand new and the equipment is all maintained and PAT tested annually. I can't think of other requirements we would need to fulfill but my colleague has raised the scenario about at what point in the future would we seek to disclaim any liabilities should one of these PC's suffer an earth leak or become damaged and start a fire. Maybe I'm naive but surely the organisations exposure is similar to that of home working of which we have years of experience without such incident. I would value any advice and assistance on this matter.

Posted By Mitch 'sold as seen' has no legal basis when applied to equipment and machinery! Nor, as I understand it, do disclaimers might be worth exploring th epossibilty of waivers?

Posted By CFT Stephen You would seem to have taken all reasonable precautions before releasing them to staff etc. Any form of PAT is only good on the day it was completed but you would seem to have taken it a step further by supplying new replacement leads; a commendable decision. Looks to me as if you have the balance spot-on. Our lawyers did produce a document last year when we disposed of many computers and screens; the purchasers were required to sign the document, they were given away with the only stipulation being a donation to charity, somewhat similar to an earlier response on your thread, I'll see if I can dig one out for you if you felt it may be of use. CFT

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