Work equipment means any machinery, tool, device, appliance, apparatus or other equipment for use at work. For the performance of a specific job (job position),
- Work equipment is as important to job performance as skills
- Companies keep lists of work equipment for each job or each employee
- Equipment assignment / check-out is an important part of the onboarding process
- Work equipment is part of the employee's work environment
Purpose of work equipment
- enables work for the particular job position
- prevents injuries
Provision and use of work equipment to employees
- employees must receive training before using any item of equipment
- employees must undergo refresher training on a regular basis
- checkout of work equipment to employees must be under control and recorded
Examples of work equipment
- Work equipment of an accountant: computer, stationery, telephone, printer, accounting software, financial reports, e-mail, Internet.