Machinery – design, manufacture & purchase
These web pages are for people who design, manufacture. supply and buy agricultural machinery. Here you will find out about:
Resources
Common mechanical hazards
Other hazards
The Law
Manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural machinery need to be aware of three key pieces of legislation.
Buying new machinery
- A summary of the law
- What you have to do in practice
- Checklists to use when buying new machinery
Buying second hand machinery
As a user, you have a duty to make sure that second-hand machinery is:
- safe when put into use;
- suitable for the selected work; and
- maintained in a safe condition