Repair and installation work carries machinery, electrical, lifting, working-at-height and hazardous-substance risks, often on the customer's site. The workplace health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 apply to you. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulates in Great Britain and HSENI in Northern Ireland.
Several kinds of equipment can only be worked on under a specific approval or certification — gas, refrigeration, pressure systems, aircraft and ships.
What you need to do
Every repair and installation business needs the spine below; add the specialist approvals for the systems you actually work on.
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Run a safe business and employ people
Whatever you work on, start with the universal spine. Follow "Set up and run a safe repair and installation business" for your health and safety, COSHH controls, work equipment, manual handling, fire safety, insurance, equality and data protection duties.
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Get the specialist approvals for the systems you work on
If you work on gas appliances, refrigeration and air-conditioning, pressure systems, aircraft or ships, you need a specific registration or certification first. Follow "Get the specialist approvals for the systems you repair and install".
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Confirm you have covered everything
Finish with the repair and installation compliance checklist to confirm your obligations are met.
Legal basis
Primary legislation and key regulations
Read it on legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) legislation.gov.uk