Health and safety using farm vehicles and machinery
Buying vehicles and equipment
CE Mark
Most new machines, vehicles or pieces of farming equipment you buy must be ‘CE’ marked. This mark means that it has been built to meet minimum legal safety requirements.
Most new machines or pieces of equipment should also have:
- a ‘declaration of conformity’ to show that it meets EU standards
- a manual
- information on noise levels
Second-hand equipment and vehicles
Before using second hand machinery, you should:
- make sure that it complies with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- get the operator’s manual or suitable instructions for use
- replace or repair any missing or damaged safety guards before use