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The UK has several legislative requirements for maintenance across different sectors, to ensure safety, health, and environmental standards.
Here are some key points related to maintenance legislation in the UK:
1. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: This act places a duty on employers to ensure the health and safety of employees and others affected by their work. Proper maintenance of equipment and facilities is a critical aspect of this requirement.
2. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998: This regulation requires that equipment provided for use at work is safe and maintained in a safe condition. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to comply with these regulations.
3. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: These regulations require employers to assess risks and implement appropriate maintenance strategies to mitigate them. This includes regular checks and maintenance of safety equipment.
4. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations: COSHH necessitates the maintenance of safe systems of work when handling hazardous substances. Proper maintenance is required to ensure that safety measures remain effective.
5. Building Regulations: These regulations cover various aspects of building works and maintenance, ensuring that structures are maintained in a way that meets health, safety, and environmental standards.
6. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: These regulations mandate regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
7. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998: A requirement to ensure that gas appliances and fittings are maintained and inspected regularly.
8. Environmental Protection Act 1990: This act includes provisions for the maintenance and management of waste, ensuring that premises do not pose environmental hazards.
These legislative requirements, while only a small proportion of legislations with regard to machine maintenance, emphasise the importance of routine maintenance to uphold safety and compliance standards across various sectors in the UK.
Regular audits and reviews are essential for organisations to ensure they meet these responsibilities. This is where a CMMS system such as AIM makes your life so much simpler, a fully auditable history of both preventative maintenance and reactive works with associated risk assessments carried out on all your assets.
