Posted By andrew bryan Dear fellow IOSH members, Please can you help me try and understand the definition of what is machinery under the supply of machinery (safety regulations 2008. We purchase routers, electric drills, circular saws, angle grinders, long reach sanders, mitre saws etc.. and then sell them into the building / DIY markets. We do not manufacturer any of the items mentioned previously. Would these items need to be covered under the regulations and if so from what I have read from the regs all we have to do is inspect the parts for correctly fitted guards, CE markings, defects, safe installation instructions are provided, warning labels applied etc... Any kind of guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Andy

Posted By Martin Savage Machinery is defined as: ? an assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, with the appropriate actuators, control and power circuits, joined together for a specific application, in particular for the processing, treatment, moving or packaging of a material; ? an assembly of machines which, in order to achieve the same end, are arranged and controlled so that they function as an integral whole; and ? interchangeable equipment modifying the function of a machine which is supplied for the purpose of being assembled with a machine (or a series of different machines or with a tractor) by the operator himself in so far as this equipment is not a spare part or a tool; and safety components for machinery, described as: ? components which are supplied separately to fulfil a safety function when in use and the failure or malfunctioning of which endangers the safety or health of exposed persons. Check both the DTi website and HSE website for more info, there's lots of available info out there. From the equipment and machines you describe it sounds like all will come under the description of mach9inery so it will all require CE marking. If you're importing from asia, be very thorough to ensure the Essential H&S requirements (EHSR's) have been met, and ask the manufacturer to provide a list of all the standards that have been applied to the products in question. If they can't or won't, it's a sign they have just put the CE mark on, made up a certificate and hoped nobody would follow up... If you want some more info or training I can recommend www.laidler.co.uk, they're superb and very helpful. No connection etc, just a satisfied customer!