# The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Regulation 27: Plant and equipment


(1) All plant and equipment used for the purpose of carrying out construction work shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be safe and without risks to health and shall be of good construction, of suitable and sound materials and of sufficient strength and suitability for the purpose for which it is used or provided.
(2) All plant and equipment used for the purpose of carrying out construction work shall be used in such a manner and be maintained in such condition that, so far as is reasonably practicable, it remains safe and without risks to health at all times when it is being used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1592/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-health-safety-and-welfare-regulations-1996/regulation-27
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