# The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Regulation 5: Maintenance

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
(2) Every employer shall ensure that where any machinery has a maintenance log, the log is kept up to date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2306/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/provision-and-use-of-work-equipment-regulations-1998/regulation-5
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