SELWOOD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Any item of plant can be dangerous if it is not used correctly. Our staff will be glad to demonstrate the proper and safe use of equipment on request and customers are advised to take advantage of this service.

Safety information sheets are issued for the different types of equipment that Selwood supply and it is important that these instructions are read before using the machine. At Selwood, we value all our customers and therefore provide this information and assistance to ensure the safety of all operators and to outline the effective maintenance and reliability checks necessary to ensure trouble free plant operation.

It is the general duty of the hirer, under current health and safety legislation, to provide adequate training and instruction to all employees and the information that Selwood supplies is intended to supplement that requirement. Selwood can also offer a range of safety equipment.

In the event that a fault or breakdown should occur during the hire which may affect safety then the local Selwood Branch must be notified so that the machine can be repaired or exchanged. Selwood cannot accept any responsibility if the hirer continues to use the plant before repair. Selwood undertake to deal with such defects as a matter of urgency.

If at any time you require further information regarding any plant item please do not hesitate to contact your nearest Selwood Branch.

SAFETY DEVICES
The hirer must not disable or adjust any safety or protective device fitted to the plant and must not increase any governed speed or working pressures in the plant.

WARNING NOTICES
The hirer must not remove or obstruct any warning notice on the plant.

RISK ASSESSMENT
Under health and safety legislation there is a general duty on employers to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their employees and others, such as members of the public. Employers also have a general duty to inform their employees of the risks to their health and safety associated with the work they do and the equipment they use. Selwood believes that when plant is supplied there is no significant risk until it becomes operational. Once put in to use the degree of risk will depend upon the competency of the person operating the plant and the circumstances in which it is used. These matters are under the control of the hirer and as such should be taken into account when performing a risk assessment.