You need to create a complete picture of all that is required from the tool in as much detail
as possible. Then it is a matter of matching the requirements of the tool with the tools
available. There will be situations where there are none of the required tools in the
register and management will have to decide if a purchase is warranted or, especially in
the case of a one off situation, a hire arrangement will be satisfactory.
Consider the consumables that will be required. If the use is to be off site there may not
be the same availability of resources as in the business. This may apply whenever a tool
is used. A SIM card for a camera needs enough space to be able to store the images that
are to be taken.
