| 7. Understand how purchasing/ selection decisions can reduce risks to health and safety when considering(a) new or replacement equipment(b) selection of contractors |
The place to reduce hazards at source, so purchasing offers a good time to reduce risks in the long term
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1. Identify item of work equipment
2. Spell out requirements for reducing risks
3. Find out Guidance on perfromance
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7. (a) Prepare a checklist to ensure that the purchase of a new item of work equipment will meet both operational and health and safety requirements (b) Prepare a checklist for the selection of a competent contractor |
HSE Advice on Buying Machinery
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