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Who is responsible for defective work equipment?

Your employer has a duty of care to keep you safe whilst you are at work, and this includes ensuring any equipment or machinery you are using for your job is safe too. This includes making sure that all equipment is properly maintained and the condition is not deteriorating, regular inspections are undertaken, ensuring any defective equipment is repaired correctly, as well as providing adequate training and safety guards where needed.

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