# The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Regulation 34: Reports

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A person making a thorough examination for an employer under regulation 32 shall—
(a) notify the employer forthwith of any defect in a power press or its guard or protection device which in his opinion is or could become a danger to persons;
(b) as soon as is practicable make a report of the thorough examination to the employer in writing authenticated by him or on his behalf by signature or equally secure means and containing the information specified in Schedule 3; and
(c) where there is in his opinion a defect in a power press or its guard or protection device which is or could become a danger to persons, send a copy of the report as soon as is practicable to the enforcing authority for the premises in which the power press is situated.
(2) A person making an inspection and test for an employer under regulation 33 shall forthwith notify the employer of any defect in a guard or protection device which in his opinion is or could become a danger to persons and the reason for his opinion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2306/regulation/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/provision-and-use-of-work-equipment-regulations-1998/regulation-34
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