What equipment if any are you prohibited from using in health and safety?

Prohibited Equipment in Health and Safety

There are a number of types of equipment that are prohibited from use in health and safety due to their potential to cause harm. These include:

* Equipment that is not properly maintained or inspected. This can include equipment that is damaged, cracked, or worn out, as well as equipment that has not been properly cleaned or sanitized.

* Equipment that is not designed for the intended use. This can include using equipment for a purpose that it was not designed for, or using equipment in a way that is not specified by the manufacturer.

* Equipment that is not properly guarded. This can include equipment that has exposed moving parts, or equipment that does not have adequate guards to prevent accidental contact with hazardous materials or machinery.

* Equipment that is not properly labeled. This can include equipment that does not have proper warning labels or instructions, or equipment that has labels that are not easily visible or understandable.

* Equipment that is not properly stored. This can include equipment that is stored in a way that could damage it, or equipment that is not stored in a way that prevents unauthorized access.

In addition to these general prohibitions, there may be specific regulations or standards that prohibit the use of certain types of equipment in specific industries or workplaces. It is important to be familiar with the relevant regulations and standards for your workplace to ensure that you are not using any prohibited equipment.

If you are unsure whether or not a piece of equipment is prohibited from use, you should consult with your health and safety manager or representative.