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Regulation 198 Training, instruction and information

(1) Subject to paragraph (3), an employer shall ensure that an employee who operates a woodworking machine -

(a) has been trained in operating the machine,

(b) has received instruction in accordance with paragraph (2)(a), and

(c) has been provided with the information specified in paragraph (2)(b).

(2) An employer shall ensure that in advance of operating a woodworking machine an employee shall -

(a) receive instruction on -

(i) the dangers arising in connection with the machine, the precautions to be observed and the requirements of the Regulations in this Part which apply to the machine,

(ii) how to use the guards and any other protection measures required to be provided by Regulation 199 and Regulations 201 to 207 which relate to the machine, and

(iii) procedures for setting up, adjusting, using and cleaning the machine,

and

(b) be provided with information on the use of the machine, including where relevant -

(i) the speed, range, type and dimensions of tools suitable for the machi

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