What is workplace equipment

Last updated: 2024-09-12
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Workplace equipment means any device, tool, machinery, appliances, apparatus, equipment or installation for use at work or is needed for the work safety.

  • Work equipment is assigned to a workplace or to an employee
  • Work equipment provided for use at work must be suitable for the intended use 
  • For some work equipment only trained and authorized persons should be allowed to use it

Workplace equipment obligations of employers

  • employers must ensure that manufacturers' instructions are always followed
  • employers must ensure that employees are suitably trained in the correct use of workplace equipment

Compliant Workplace Equipment

Workplace Equipment must be safe and compliant products, with the correct documentation. 

  • come with a Declaration of Conformity
  • be supplied with user instructions