Health and Safety Law 2020 (August 2020)

Chapter 6

Maintenance

[ch 6: page 105]

The workplace, equipment, devices and systems must be maintained in an efficient state and working order and kept in good repair. This includes, for example, ventilation systems, emergency lighting, seating and workstations, guards to prevent falls and escalators. Where appropriate, they must be subject to a suitable system of maintenance (Regulation 5).


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