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People in control of fixtures, fittings or plant in relevant workplace areas

The person in control of fixtures, fittings or plant is usually the owner unless a lease or contract arrangement puts the effective control in someone else’s hands.

For example:

A business leases a building from a building owner, but installs its own plumbing and lighting. The business owner is then considered to be in control of the fixtures and fittings at that workplace

You must ensure that the fixtures, fitting or plant are safe and without risk to health.

For more details on your workplace health and safety obligations, refer to part 3 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (PDF, 766 kB).