Health and Safety
Purchasing
Before purchasing equipment, chemicals or materials, departments should consider any risks to health or the environment and make arrangements for safe use, storage and disposal.
When selecting equipment, the safety and cost of maintenance and repair should be considered and equipment must comply with relevant standards (check with supplier and health and safety staff).
Departments should request and keep suppliers' datasheets, instructions for use, manuals etc. and include these in departmental information and in training for users.