Work Equipment: Quick Facts

Work equipment is defined as any machinery, appliance, apparatus, tool or installation provided for use at work. What is Work Equipment?

Conducting a risk assessment will help to select work equipment and assess its suitability for particular tasks. Risk Assessment

Work equipment must be maintained in an efficient state, in effective working order and in good repair. Maintenance

All equipment failures should be promptly reported and investigated. Medical Equipment Failure

Serious incidents involving medical devices that threaten the health of employees or service users should be reported to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Medical Equipment