Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER)

This PUWER Training course will take you through what you need to know when it comes to staying safe with the use of work equipment. The course will provide strong guidance towards compliance with current legislation and is suitable for anybody who works in manufacturing or construction.

Non-compliance with PUWER can cost companies millions of pounds, the largest PUWER fine to date is £1.9m

Learning outcomes

• Understand and show commitment to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Learn about how to properly maintain equipment including inspections and if the equipment is fit for purpose
• Understand which equipment applies to PUWER

Course contents

This training course is broken down into 3 sections

1. PUWER Responsibilities

We take a look at the responsibilities in PUWER. What equipment does PUWER apply to? Who is responsible for what, with a slight focus on employees responsibilities.

2. Safe Standards

We explore safe standards surrounding PUWER, including equipment maintenance, minimising risks, inspections, special considerations and the question that you should always ask: is the equipment fit for purpose?

3. Protection and Controls

In addition to safe standard, we look at the specifics of protection and control when using dangerous equipment. We explore things like using guards, controls and stop controls, power presses and mobile work equipment.

About this course

This course aims to provide needed guidelines to demonstrate how you can stay safe when using equipment at work. The regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have any sort of control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment.

Our training aims to educate you on when equipment is suitable for use, safe to use, inspected properly and accompanied by suitable health and safety measures. This course is perfect for working towards compliance with current legislation.

Why Train with RDC Safety Limited?

RDC Safety Limited have a strong team of specialist trainers who develop and deliver bespoke courses tailored to suit your business’s individual requirements. From personal consulting, to providing training courses, and bespoke policies and procedures, RDC Safety Limited invests the time to understand your business.